Bente Mikkelsen

Close to 12 years contributions to global public health with on prevention and control of NCDs. MD, Gynecologist and Obstetrician and master’s degree in health administration and management, University of Oslo, Norway. Over 20 years of senior management experience from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other organizations.
Chairperson of the World Heart Federation advocacy steering committee. I am committed to advancing global initiatives like HEARTS and the Global Diabetes Compact, as well as fighting air pollution, integrating heart and cardiometabolic diseases into Primary Health Care (PHC), Universal Health Coverage (UHC), humanitarian settings, climate and environment, human rights, and gender agendas with a specific focus on the 4th HLM on NCDs in 2025.
It is an inspiration to build networks and foster participation among partners, stakeholders, the private sector, employees, patient organizations to develop solutions. Co- creation with those with lived experience is a cornerstone for innovation and implementation.