4 reasons why parents are refusing to vaccinate their children, and 4 reasons why they (really) shouldn’t

The WHO has recently named vaccine hesitancy as one of the world’s top 10 global health threats of 2019. In 2019. Vaccine hesitancy is defined as the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability and access to vaccines. It threatens to reverse any progress that has been made over the years in tackling vaccine-preventable diseases.

Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser Attends Closing Ceremony of WISH 2018

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the closing ceremony of the fourth World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) today, where delegates were encouraged to return to their communities and seek innovative ways of solving pressing health issues. The ceremony was also attended by a number of dignitaries, health ministers, and

World Innovation Summit for Health Records Largest Attendance to Date

Nearly 2,200 healthcare experts participated in the 2018 edition of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF). With Qatar National Convention Centre hosting a capacity crowd of local and international healthcare experts, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and ministers, this year’s summit, held on November 13-14, was the largest to date.

Take-home messages from WISH 2018

Last month the curtain fell on the fourth WISH summit, and for those of us who have been regular attendees, it is clear to see what a unique platform the summit has evolved into and its significance on the global health calendar. In the five short years since its inception, WISH has rapidly built its reputation as a hub for global health content and research and as a driver for change in the global health policy spheres.
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Michael Phelps: Winning Gold Medals Was “Easy” Compared To Coping With Depression

On the second day of the 2018 edition of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps delivered a keynote speech to over 2,000 delegates that focused on his personal struggle with anxiety and depression. “When depression hits, it can be debilitating,” Phelps revealed. “Sometimes,

His Highness The Father Amir and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Attend Opening of WISH 2018

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), today attended the opening ceremony of the fourth World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) at Qatar National Convention Centre. As part of the opening ceremony, Her Highness Sheikha Moza was presented with

WISH CEO looks forward to Welcome WHO Leaders to World Innovation Summit for Health 2018

When Sultana N. Afdhal assumed her role as the Chief Executive Officer of WISH, she did so with a strong commitment to building robust relationships with local and international organizations that share a common goal – a healthier world through global collaboration. Twelve months on, and it is clear that this determination has borne fruit.

WISH Holds Film Screening Series During Doha Healthcare Week

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, is screening a series of films as part of Doha Healthcare Week. The films will be shown over three days, starting on November 6, and will be shown at various location across Qatar. The screenings are organized in partnership with Doha Film Institute

The Inspiration behind an Innovation

Good day, I’m Khor and here I would like to share the story of my invention. It is all started five years ago, when I first visited a stroke center. There, I saw a lot of patients suffering from strokes, and they were working hard to perform rehabilitation training. I looked around and realized that the tools they were using to perform rehabilitation training were very limited and basic, especially for this modern day and age.

WISH Launches Doha Healthcare Week with Support Of Leading Health Sector Partners

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced the activities taking place during Doha Healthcare Week which kicks off on Tuesday, November 6. The inaugural seven-day festival will feature a host of workshops, health checks, and mental and physical wellbeing activities. A wide range of free events will