25. June 2026 All day
At the Hauptstadtkongress in Berlin, Prof. Dr. Dennis Ostwald had the opportunity to take part in a panel discussion on a topic of growing importance: the need to rethink climate change, social inequality, and chronic disease together rather than as separate areas.
These challenges are deeply interconnected and reinforce one another, requiring more integrated responses. Prevention as lever was at the center of the discussion – not only to avoid disease, but to actively promote societal well-being, reduce long-term burdens, and strengthen our healthcare systems.
Investments in prevention and health promotion generate measurable returns through avoided costs, increased productivity, improved population health, and broader societal resilience. This evidence supports a shift in perspective: from viewing prevention as an expense to recognizing it as a high-impact investment with long-term economic and social benefits.
As a conclusion, Prof. Dr. Dennis Ostwald emphasized the need for a national health and sustainability impact strategy to better align policy, investment, and measurable outcomes across sectors.