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WISH Summit 2024
The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), will host its seventh edition of WISH in Doha on November 13 and 14, 2024.
Innovation Competition 2024
The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) proudly announces the launch of its 2024 Innovation Competition, inviting visionary entrepreneurs and startups to showcase groundbreaking solutions in healthcare.
Doha Healthcare Week 2024
Doha Healthcare Week is a seven-day community festival created by the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) and taking place during the week leading up to the WISH 2024 global healthcare conference, being held on 13 and 14 November.
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Register to attend WISH 2024

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), is proud to announce that the WISH 2024 summit will take place in Doha on November 13 and 14, 2024 at Qatar National Convention Center

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HIGHLIGHTS

Strategic Partnership for WISH 2024 with World Health Organization

For the upcoming edition, WISH is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO will be leading research into three topics that have been identified as needing the urgent attention of the global health community, which are elimination of tuberculosis, palliative care, and the protection of health in armed conflict.

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News
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World Innovation Summit for Health launches 2024 global healthcare Innovation Competition
World Innovation Summit for Health launches 2024 global healthcare Innovation Competition
New WISH report to focus on the ethical management of AI in healthcare
New WISH report to focus on the ethical management of AI in healthcare
WISH event draws attention to massive rise in attacks on health during armed conflict
WISH event draws attention to massive rise in attacks on health during armed conflict
Medics from Palestine, Qatar and the UK convene to help treat pain in children in war zones
Medics from Palestine, Qatar and the UK convene to help treat pain in children in war zones
World Innovation Summit for Health Announces 2024 Global Healthcare Innovation Competition at Web Summit
World Innovation Summit for Health Announces 2024 Global Healthcare Innovation Competition at Web Summit
World Innovation Summit for Health hosts session on post-pandemic global health resilience at Doha Forum
World Innovation Summit for Health hosts session on post-pandemic global health resilience at Doha Forum
WISH Announces Dates for 2024 Event and Strategic Partnership with WHO
WISH Announces Dates for 2024 Event and Strategic Partnership with WHO
New Wish Report Addresses the Urgent Need to Reduce Childhood Obesity in the Region
New Wish Report Addresses the Urgent Need to Reduce Childhood Obesity in the Region
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends wish 2022 closing ceremony
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends wish 2022 closing ceremony
QF’s Wish Announces This Year’s Winning Innovators at 2022 Summit
QF’s Wish Announces This Year’s Winning Innovators at 2022 Summit
NEWS
02 Jul 2024

World Innovation Summit for Health launches 2024 global healthcare Innovation Competition

Shortlisted applicants will have access to investment opportunities and the opportunity to network and pitch to global health leaders at WISH 2024.

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NEWS
05 Jun 2024

New WISH report to focus on the ethical management of AI in healthcare

Upcoming report on Ethics of AI in Healthcare announced during panel discussion at the 17th World Congress of Bioethics in Doha

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NEWS
28 May 2024

WISH event draws attention to massive rise in attacks on health during armed conflict

Event co-hosted with IFMSA in Geneva ahead of publication of WISH-WHO report

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NEWS
29 Apr 2024

Medics from Palestine, Qatar and the UK convene to help treat pain in children in war zones

29 April, 2024. Doha, Qatar -- The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), the global health initiative of Doha-based Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced the development of a new Pediatric Trauma Pain Management Manual in Arabic and English to support clinicians in conflict zones. The manual will provide clinicians with medical guidance to assist children who have suffered life-changing injuries.

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NEWS
18 Mar 2024

World Innovation Summit for Health Announces 2024 Global Healthcare Innovation Competition at Web Summit

Web Summit Qatar 2024 provided the stage for the announcement of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) 2024 Innovation Competition.

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NEWS
14 Dec 2023

World Innovation Summit for Health hosts session on post-pandemic global health resilience at Doha Forum

Global health and policy experts draw attention to the need for collaborative research efforts and equitable delivery of vaccines to all

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NEWS
05 Dec 2023

WISH Announces Dates for 2024 Event and Strategic Partnership with WHO

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF)

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NEWS
21 Nov 2023

New Wish Report Addresses the Urgent Need to Reduce Childhood Obesity in the Region

Qatar Foundation’s initiative, WISH, shared the report findings with delegates at the Eastern Mediterranean Region Healthy Cities Conference 2023

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NEWS
06 Oct 2022

Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends wish 2022 closing ceremony

Final day discussions focus on sport, accessibility, and equity in healthcare

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NEWS
06 Oct 2022

QF’s Wish Announces This Year’s Winning Innovators at 2022 Summit

The winners were chosen from 20 global healthcare innovators, who had earlier been shortlisted from 600 applicants

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NEWS
02 Jul 2024

World Innovation Summit for Health launches 2024 global healthcare Innovation Competition

Shortlisted applicants will have access to investment opportunities and the opportunity to network and pitch to global health leaders at WISH 2024.

Read More
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NEWS
05 Jun 2024

New WISH report to focus on the ethical management of AI in healthcare

Upcoming report on Ethics of AI in Healthcare announced during panel discussion at the 17th World Congress of Bioethics in Doha

Read More
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NEWS
28 May 2024

WISH event draws attention to massive rise in attacks on health during armed conflict

Event co-hosted with IFMSA in Geneva ahead of publication of WISH-WHO report

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NEWS
29 Apr 2024

Medics from Palestine, Qatar and the UK convene to help treat pain in children in war zones

29 April, 2024. Doha, Qatar -- The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), the global health initiative of Doha-based Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced the development of a new Pediatric Trauma Pain Management Manual in Arabic and English to support clinicians in conflict zones. The manual will provide clinicians with medical guidance to assist children who have suffered life-changing injuries.

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NEWS
18 Mar 2024

World Innovation Summit for Health Announces 2024 Global Healthcare Innovation Competition at Web Summit

Web Summit Qatar 2024 provided the stage for the announcement of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) 2024 Innovation Competition.

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NEWS
14 Dec 2023

World Innovation Summit for Health hosts session on post-pandemic global health resilience at Doha Forum

Global health and policy experts draw attention to the need for collaborative research efforts and equitable delivery of vaccines to all

Read More
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NEWS
05 Dec 2023

WISH Announces Dates for 2024 Event and Strategic Partnership with WHO

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF)

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NEWS
21 Nov 2023

New Wish Report Addresses the Urgent Need to Reduce Childhood Obesity in the Region

Qatar Foundation’s initiative, WISH, shared the report findings with delegates at the Eastern Mediterranean Region Healthy Cities Conference 2023

Read More
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NEWS
06 Oct 2022

Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends wish 2022 closing ceremony

Final day discussions focus on sport, accessibility, and equity in healthcare

Read More
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NEWS
06 Oct 2022

QF’s Wish Announces This Year’s Winning Innovators at 2022 Summit

The winners were chosen from 20 global healthcare innovators, who had earlier been shortlisted from 600 applicants

Read More
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Events
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 Healthcare innovations, people and products around the globe.
WISH 2024

WISH 2024

17th World Congress of Bioethics <br>(3-6 June, 2024 – QNCC)

17th World Congress of Bioethics
(3-6 June, 2024 – QNCC)

IFMSA Youth Pre-World Health Assembly <br>(19-25 May, Geneva)

IFMSA Youth Pre-World Health Assembly
(19-25 May, Geneva)

WISH 2022

WISH 2022

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Publications
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 WISH reports and articles, authored by leaders in their field, tackle some of the most pressing healthcare challenges facing the world today.
Child wellbeing in a digital age

Child wellbeing in a digital age

Building a legacy of inclusion

Building a legacy of inclusion

Food security and health in a changing environment

Food security and health in a changing environment

A framework for promoting physical activity through sports mega-events

A framework for promoting physical activity through sports mega-events

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Innovations
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 Through our competitions aimed at start-ups and innovators wishing to scale up, WISH has showcased a range of exciting innovations in healthcare.
Stimulation Therapy For Newborns

Stimulation Therapy For Newborns

Smiletronix

Smiletronix

Tada Group AB: Relink

Tada Group AB: Relink

Inheart

Inheart

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