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

WISH CEO Promotes Nursing Worldwide with HRH Princess Muna Al-Hussein of Jordan

World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) CEO, Ms Sultana Afdhal, met recently with Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al-Hussein of Jordan during a health policy forum held in Amman, Jordan, titled ‘Investing in the Nursing Workforce’. Also in attendance was Professor Rowaida Al-Maaitah, Chair of the health policy forum. The meeting addressed the importance of

WISH Lectures Highlight Recent Developments in Palliative Care in Region

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), held two public lectures in April on the subject of ‘Palliative Care and Islamic Ethics’, at the University of Oxford in the UK and at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Doha. The lectures explored end-of-life care in Qatar and the region,

WISH Announces Final Two Research Topics For 2018 Conference

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF), today revealed the final two research topics that will form the core subjects of discussion at WISH 2018. The topics were announced during a WISH global research forum attended by Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO

WISH Announces New Study Into Healthcare In Conflict Settings At University Of Oxford Event

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF), has convened a team of global experts to prepare a special report on healthcare in conflict settings, to be presented at WISH 2018, in Doha, on November 13-14. The report was announced at a WISH event at the University of Oxford’s Harris

WISH Announces New Study Into Anxiety And Depression At Event Held At University Of Oxford

A team of global mental health experts has been convened by the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) to prepare a special report on anxiety and depression that will be presented at WISH 2018, to be held in Doha on November 13th-14th. News of the report was revealed at a WISH event held at the

WISH To Host Public Talks on Islamic Ethics and End-Of-Life Care in Doha and Oxford

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, is inviting the public to participate in talks on the subject of Islamic Ethics and Palliative Care. The discussions will take place at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU’s) College of Islamic Studies auditorium in Education City, Doha, on April 10 and at St.

‘Nursing Now Qatar’ Campaign Launched by WISH and HMC

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, has joined forces with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) to launch ‘Nursing Now Qatar’. The Qatar chapter of Nursing Now, a global campaign run in collaboration with the International Council of Nurses and the World Health Organization (WHO), is the first of its kind

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