14 November Archives - WISH

Leading with Joy

wish admin — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:24:59 +0000

“Leading with Joy: Creating Self-Realizing, Lasting Wellness Innovative Journey to Align Mind, Body, and Heart for Purposeful Leadership in Healthcare Our wellness journey is not just about achieving a state of health or balance, but also about an ongoing, dynamic process of becoming more aligned with one’s deepest values, purpose, and true identity. This session is an invitation to reconnect with your inner self —specifically the ‘child inside’ —to explore the profound connection between mind, body, and heart. As children, we immersed ourselves in endless play with no limitations, no budgets, and no constraints. We created worlds where we solved every challenge with intentions not limited by technology, finance, or the expectations of others. We embodied the human spirit at its purest, allowing our imagination to be the only boundary, and with the intention to change the world for the better. Today, as we strive to keep pace with innovation and progress, we find ourselves struggling to evolve purposefully toward the New Economy in healthcare, characterized by emerging Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), decentralized systems, and democratized opportunities. We struggle to engage meaningfully and create real impact and sustainable value because our learning methods are not always suited for this new era. This session offers a hands-on, heart-centered exploration that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, purpose-driven, and ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of healthcare. Through the integration of play and mindful reflection, you will engage in a unique process of creating your own holistic wellness. Guided by the principles of “”Leading with Joy,”” this experience will align your mind and heart, empowering you to inspire others by embodying wellness. You will literally create wellness in 40 minutes using innovative life-centered design methods grounded in design thinking, combined with mindfulness and hybrid collective Human-AI Environmental Intelligence. Participants will not only cultivate a sense of wellness but also realize and actualize their fullest potential—both in their personal lives and in their roles as leaders in healthcare. This journey of self-discovery and empowerment sees wellness as an integral part of becoming your best self, and in doing so, enables you to inspire and lead others more effectively. All you need to bring is your presence, intention to open your heart, and a mind set to experiment like you did when you were a child. “

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Biodata and Informatics Presentations

wish admin — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 18:07:32 +0000

The combination of biodata and informatics in health catalyzes innovation by enabling personalized, precise, and predictive healthcare. The integration of these fields allows for breakthroughs in personalized medicine, where treatments are customized based on an individual’s genetic and molecular profile. The three presentations are: 1. The BARAKA -Qatar Study: Building A national Resource for the Advancement of Knowledge of Autism in Qatar 2. Precision Pharmacogenomics in Qatar 3. Large Scale Multi-Omics Integration for discovering pathways in Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity in the Qatari population

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Research Outcome Seminars: Welcome and Opening Remarks

wish admin — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 18:06:06 +0000

The QRDI Research Outcome Seminars in health and biomedical fields are designed to showcase groundbreaking research and innovative solutions that have emerged from ongoing projects. These seminars provide a platform for researchers, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to present their findings, discuss challenges, and explore the impact of their work on the healthcare landscape. The sessions emphasize the importance of collaborative research efforts in enhancing patient care, improving medical practices, and addressing pressing health concerns through cutting-edge biomedical innovations.

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Innovators of Tomorrow Award Ceremony

wish admin — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:21:06 +0000

In collaboration with the World Innovation Summit for Health and the Qatar Scientific Club, this year’s Innovators of Tomorrow Awards will spotlight young local innovators who are actively contributing to the Qatar Vision 2030. Join us in awarding the top three innovators who showed creativity and excellence through their bold ideas.

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Prophetic Medicine Today: The Interplay of Medicine, Ethics, and Sharia

wish admin — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:01:20 +0000

Prophetic Medicine, or Al-Tibb Al-Nabawi, emerged during the Islamic Golden Age. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “There is no disease that Allah has created, except that He also has created its treatment.” Al-Tibb Al-Nabawi is often misunderstood and misrepresented when compared to modern medicine. This session will draw on early and contemporary works by individual religious scholars and institutions to debunk common misconceptions and highlight its core principles instead.

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Women’s Employment in Health in the EMR

wish admin — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:54:49 +0000

While women are the face of the global health workforce, the World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) is marked by men making up the majority of the health and care sector, especially within the context of paid employment. This session will evaluate the factors that impact womens’ employment in the EMR, analyzing data through a gender lens, and recommending targetted actions to improve working opportunities and conditions for women in the region, within the health workforce.

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Psychological Health and Women: Insights and Approaches from an Islamic Perspective

wish admin — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:53:45 +0000

This panel addresses the disproportionate impact of conflict, climate change, and demographic shifts on Muslim women’s mental well-being, issues often overlooked due to cultural misconceptions framing mental health as a “Western” concern. Referencing Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) recognition of grief, experts will explore the historical context of Prophetic and Islamic psychological practices and discuss today’s mental health challenges faced by Muslim women. Through the lens of Islamic psychology, panelists will offer insights into prevalent mental health issues and data-driven solutions rooted in faith and science, especially for Muslim women impacted by conflict.

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Unveiling the Mental Health of Adolescents in Qatar

wish admin — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:52:40 +0000

One in seven adolescents faces a mental disorder, contributing to 13% of the disease burden in their age group. Depression, anxiety, stress, and behavioural issues are major concerns, while suicide ranks as the fourth leading casue of death among 15-29 year olds. This session dives into the mental health of middle and high school students in Qatar, addressing the gap left by Western-focused research. It emphasizes the need for culturally and religiously informed approaches within the GCC, urging multi-sectoral policies to support the well-being of young people.

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Empowering the Frontline – Supporting Nurses Through Strategic Investment

wish admin — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:32:56 +0000

Nurses, known as the backbone of patient care, are bringing a vital and unique perspective to research, policy development and global health. This panel spotlights nurses who have transitioned from clinical roles to leadership, sharing their journeys to inspire the next generation of nurses to lead, innovate, and shape the future of patient care and global health innovations.

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Closing Ceremony

wish admin — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:56:03 +0000

WISH7 closes with the announcement of the winners of the WISH innovation competitions and the launch of a new CARDIO4Cities initiative, plus final thoughts on two days of discussions and activities.

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