WISH Workshops at University Of Oxford Explore Innovative Approaches To Pressing Global Health Issues

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF), recently brought together stakeholders from Qatar, the UK, and the US for a series of three one-day global health workshops at Harris Manchester College at the University of Oxford.  More than 80 invited delegates took part in sessions titled ‘Innovative Approaches to Dementia Care and Cure’, ‘Adolescent Mental Health

WISH Survey Reveals Nurses In Qatar Feel Supported At Work

A survey conducted by the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF), has revealed that a strong support mechanism is in place for nursing professionals in Qatar. Initial findings of the 2018 survey were presented at the recent Middle East Forum in Quality and Safety in Healthcare (MEF). They show that 89 percent of the nurses surveyed believe that

World Innovation Summit for Health Announces Winning Artwork to Form Centerpiece at WISH 2018 Summit

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced the winner of its competition for a large-scale artwork by a Qatar-based artist that will be displayed in the exhibition area of Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) during the WISH 2018 summit on November 13-14. The winning piece, “Strings of

WISH announces winners of innovation showcases competition for 2018 summit

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF), has selected 20 winners of its Innovation Showcases competition, from 11 different countries, to present their work at the upcoming WISH 2018 summit, to be held in Doha on November 13-14. The Innovation Showcases initiative provides a platform for aspiring healthcare leaders

WISH Attends World Health Organization Gathering in Senegal

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF), has participated in the 68thsession of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa in Dakar, Senegal.   Representatives from WISH were invited to the committee meeting in Senegal by Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, in order to

WISH Invites Qatar Artists to Create Centerpiece for November Summit

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF), is inviting local artists to devise a large-scale centerpiece for the main exhibition hall – the ‘Innovation Hub’ – at its next global summit, taking place at Qatar National Convention Centre on November 13-14.   This year’s summit, WISH 2018, will feature

WISH Survey Reveals People Less Physically Active During Ramada

A survey conducted by the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF), into health-related behavior during Ramadan has found that 60 percent of respondents find it difficult to maintain a good level of physical activity during the Holy Month.   The online survey of 500 Qatar residents conducted by Doha-based

David Miliband, President and CEO of International Rescue Committee, Announced as Keynote Speaker for Wish 2018

Former British Foreign Minister to share insights on health impact of conflict around the world at QF member summit. The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced David Miliband as a keynote speaker at its forthcoming global gathering at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha on 13-14

When inventions provide unintended solutions

Google glasses, Coca-Cola, Post-It notes, WD-40, Rogaine, 7-up – diverse products, yet they all have one thing in common. Can you guess what it is? Today it’s hard to imagine a house without a can of WD-40 stored somewhere in case there is the sudden need for emergency lubrication. In fact, one study indicates that 80% of US households own a can (according to an Adweek report)...

Mary Robinson, former Irish president, announced as first keynote speaker for WISH 2018

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced Mrs. Mary Robinson as the first keynote speaker of its fourth global summit, to be held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) on November 13and 14, 2018. Mary Robinson is currently a member of the ‘Elders’, a group of