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Health at COP31: the Story So Far

Medika Life Covers COP31 Oniste with Christopher Nial Providng Regular V-Reports on Daily Events

COP31 opened with a Health Day. By the end of the first week, we wanted to know whether the money had followed the mission.

It hasn’t. Brazil’s health minister, Alexandre Padilha, says international public health adaptation commitments fell from US$3.2bn in 2022 to US$2.2bn in 2024. On Health Day, governments announced no new money for health, for the third COP in a row. The only new money came from philanthropy.

Two things were launched: a platform for countries to share what has worked, and a framework that maps existing funds. In Padilha’s words: “This is not a new fund.”

This is the first of Medika Life on-site correspondent, Christopher Nial, covering COP31 from Antalya, Turkey.

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Christopher Nial
Christopher Nialhttps://www.finnpartners.com/bio/chris-nial/
Christopher Nial is an accredited journalist (NUJ, IFJ, AHCJ) whose reporting focuses on global public health, climate, and the role of technology in healthcare. He is also a Senior Partner at FINN Partners, leading public health strategy across EMEA for clients spanning global institutions, non-profits, and the pharmaceutical sector. With over 30 years’ experience, he bridges journalism and practice, making complex health issues clear and accessible to diverse audiences.

Christopher Nial

Christopher Nial is an accredited journalist and member of the National Union of Journalists (Ireland), the International Federation of Journalists, and the Association of Health Care Journalists. His reporting explores global public health, the impact of climate change on health systems, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Alongside his journalism, Christopher is a Senior Partner at FINN Partners, where he leads public health strategy across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With more than 30 years’ experience in communications and policy, he works with clients including global health institutions, non-profits, and leading pharmaceutical companies, shaping campaigns that aim to expand access to medicines, strengthen health systems, and improve equity worldwide. His writing bridges the worlds of journalism and practice, drawing on his professional expertise while interrogating how health policy, sustainability, and technology affect people’s lives. Based in Ireland, he contributes to a range of publications and platforms and is committed to making complex health issues clear, accessible, and relevant to global audiences.

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