WISH Brings Global Leaders Together at Osaka Expo to Tackle Attacks on Health in Armed Conflict

On June 24, 2025, WISH, an initiative of Qatar Foundation, hosted a high-level panel at the Qatar Pavilion, Osaka Expo, focusing on the urgent issue of attacks on health in armed conflict. The event, “Protecting Health in Armed Conflict,” featured distinguished speakers from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), WHO, UNRWA, ICRC, and WISH.

The panel highlighted the devastating impact of violence on health systems and the need for coordinated international action. Panelists shared insights from the field and discussed strategies to protect health workers and facilities in conflict zones.

Dr. Slim Slama, CEO of WISH-Qatar Foundation, emphasized, “Protecting health in conflict is a shared responsibility. Through these platforms, we are uniting voices and driving global action.”

This event is part of WISH’s systematic efforts to raise awareness and build a coalition of organizations and experts committed to this cause. It follows WISH’s official side event at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva and the release of a joint WISH-WHO report on attacks on health.

For more information and to access the WISH-WHO report, please visit our website or contact our communications team.