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24 Oct 2026
How WHISTech Scales Sovereign AI & Preventative Health for 8 Billion People
Technology as an Engine for Value: How WHISTech Scales Sovereign AI & Preventative Health for 8 Billion People By World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) We are living through the most significant convergence of technology and human health in history. Artificial intelligence is identifying disease risks before symptoms manifest, wearables track physiological stress in real time, and digital twins allow us to model community health interventions before deploying capital.
How WHISTech Scales Sovereign AI & Preventative Health for 8 Billion People
Technology as an Engine for Value: How WHISTech Scales Sovereign AI & Preventative Health for 8 Billion People By World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) We are living through the most significant convergence of technology and human health in history. Artificial intelligence is identifying disease risks before symptoms manifest, wearables track physiological stress in real time, and digital twins allow us to model community health interventions before deploying capital.
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24 Oct 2026
Protecting Human and Planetary Health: Why WHISGreen, Energy, Water, and the AMR Threat Demand Urgent ESG Action
Protecting Human and Planetary Health: Why WHISGreen, Energy, Water, and the AMR Threat Demand Urgent ESG Action The health of humanity is inextricably linked to the health of our planet. As industrial pollution, climate disruption, and resource scarcity intensify, healthcare systems worldwide are facing unprecedented strain. At the World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS), our WHISGreen pillar addresses environmental health at its root. By transforming how energy, waste, and water are managed across healthcare facilities and local communities, WHISGreen builds resilient ecosystems that protect human life while safeguarding long-term capital investments.
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24 Oct 2026
Turning Ageing into Opportunity: How WHISSeniors and the Barrow Case Study Prove the Power of Upstream Prevention
Turning Ageing into Opportunity: How WHISSeniors and the Barrow Case Study Prove the Power of Upstream Prevention By World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS)
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24 Oct 2026
Investing Upstream: How WHISKids & The 1% Health Pledge Are Transforming Children’s Mental Health
Investing Upstream: How WHISKids & The 1% Health Pledge Are Transforming Children’s Mental Health The global youth mental health crisis requires a fundamental paradigm shift. For decades, health systems and local authorities have operated downstream, reacting to crises after emotional distress or mental health challenges have already taken root. At the World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS), we believe the future of health lies upstream. By embedding preventative physical and emotional wellbeing tools into primary education, we equip children with lifelong self-regulation, emotional literacy, and resilience before crisis points occur.
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23 Oct 2026
Welcoming Jayeeta Poddar Choudhury as WHIS Ambassador for Social Prescribing in India
Welcoming Jayeeta Poddar Choudhury as WHIS Ambassador for Social Prescribing in India
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23 Oct 2026
Welcoming Ashleigh Carter as WHIS Ambassador for Nature
We are delighted to announce that Ashleigh Carter has joined the World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) team as our new Ambassador for Nature. Ashleigh is a Film & Television student at Teesside University and a correspondent for Planet Forward—an organization that publishes environmental and scientific stories through student journalists. Driven by a passion for protecting wildlife and the natural world, she uses creative storytelling to inspire communities, raise awareness about critical conservation issues, and highlight the essential connection between a healthy environment and human wellbeing.
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23 Oct 2026
Welcoming Suhail Mirza as Chair of the WHIS at Work Advisory Board
Welcoming Suhail Mirza as Chair of the WHIS at Work Advisory Board Following our recent announcement of the Inclusive Wellness partnership, WHIS at Work is honored to announce the appointment of Suhail Mirza as Chair of the WHIS at Work Advisory Board. Suhail brings an extraordinary breadth of cross-sector expertise to this strategic leadership role. A former employment rights lawyer, healthcare investor advisor, and author of the LaingBuisson UK Healthcare Workforce and Recruitment Report, Suhail has spent over two decades advising leadership teams across healthcare, technology, energy, professional services, and the public sector both in the UK and internationally.
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23 Oct 2026
World Health Innovation Summit at work - Workplace wellbeing
World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) at work - Workplace wellbeing needs to recognise the whole person: their pressures, responsibilities, culture and hopes. Today, WHIS at Work is pleased to launch its Inclusive Wellness partnership with Suhail Mirza, creator of the W.I.S.D.O.M. Programme™ and global speaker supporting healthcare, public and private sector workforces (from energy to technology and retail to professional services) across the UK and internationally. He is a former employment rights lawyer and has worked with investors in healthcare and staffing and author of the UK Healthcare Workforce and Recruitment Report for Laing Buisson. He is former City Editor of Recruitment International, hosts the acclaimed Voices of Care podcast and is a writer whose books include Many Mansions and Meet the CEO.
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22 Oct 2026
Welcoming Prof. Sofia Scataglini as World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) Ambassador
Welcoming Prof. Sofia Scataglini as World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) Ambassador We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Sofia Scataglini, PhD, Eur.Erg., has joined the World Health Innovation Summit as a WHIS Ambassador!
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22 Oct 2026
World Health Innovation Summit Venice 2027
World Health Innovation Summit Venice 2027 is set to be the world's leading health investment forum, convening sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, global policymakers, and clinical leaders at the historic Venice Lido and Sant'Apollonia Cloister. The landmark forum will focus on: Unlocking capital for bankable health assets Scaling digital health and AI transformation Addressing global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Advancing sustainable preventative healthcare models
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22 Oct 2026
Unlocking Wellness: Why Nature is the Ultimate Prescription
We are so grateful to Planet Forward and Ashleigh Carter for a fantastic and insightful discussion on the power of Nature and the incredible opportunities we have to support people’s health and wellbeing! In our latest conversation, our CEO Gareth Presch sat down with Ashleigh Carter to explore how connecting with the natural environment can transform community health and personal wellness.
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21 Oct 2026
Welcoming Suhail Mirza as Chair of the WHISatwork Advisory Board: Driving Inclusive Workplace Wellness & Prevention-Led Retreats
Welcoming Suhail Mirza as Chair of the WHISatwork Advisory Board: Driving Inclusive Workplace Wellness & Prevention-Led Retreats We are delighted to announce the appointment of Suhail Mirza as Chair of the Advisory Board for WHISatwork. WHISatwork is the workplace wellbeing arm of the World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS). It is dedicated to helping organizations transition from reactive sick-care to proactive prevention, building healthier workforces and sustainable organizational cultures.
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21 Oct 2026
Beyond the False Economy: How WHIS Reimagines Health as the Ultimate Engine of Green Economic Growth
Beyond the False Economy: How WHIS Reimagines Health as the Ultimate Engine of Green Economic Growth In a recent analysis, ecological economist Tim Jackson posed a critical question for our modern world: Is our economy making us sick? He compellingly demonstrates that our economic reliance on extractive, volume-driven growth—from ultra-processed foods to high-stress work environments—creates a costly paradox. Private corporations externalize the costs of ill health onto families, taxpayers, and an overburdened NHS, leaving us with hundreds of billions in hidden economic damages. Jackson argues that we must reframe prosperity away from GDP accumulation and toward care. But where his analysis views traditional economic growth as inherently at odds with human health, the World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) model proves there is another, far more powerful way.
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20 Oct 2026
Welcoming Sofía Castellanos Díez: Inspiring Bioscience & Global Health Innovation as a WHIS Ambassador
Welcoming Sofía Castellanos Díez: Inspiring Bioscience & Global Health Innovation as a WHIS Ambassador We are delighted to welcome Sofía Castellanos Díez as an Ambassador for the World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS). Bringing a powerful blend of scientific expertise, quality management precision, and dedicated student leadership, Sofía represents the next generation of bioscience professionals committed to advancing global health, well-being, and sustainable healthcare initiatives.
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19 Oct 2026
WHIS at Work Inclusive Wellness for people, teams and leaders
WHIS at Work Inclusive Wellness for people, teams and leaders Help your people build the inner resources to navigate pressure, reconnect with purpose and flourish. WHIS at Work and Suhail Mirza bring together a shared commitment to workplace wellbeing with the practical W.I.S.D.O.M. Programme™: interactive webinars, digital learning and tailored coaching for diverse workforces. Call to action Discuss a programme for your organisation. Email info@whis.world to arrange an introductory conversation.
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19 Oct 2026
Health Matters Episode 3: Weekly Policy Briefing & Inclusive Wellness with Suhail Mirza
What Is "Health Matters"? Health Matters is a dedicated weekly session designed to break down the week’s top political and healthcare news in a fast-paced, non-partisan format. Each 15-minute briefing explores how government policy, health economic trends, and legislative shifts impact real-world outcomes for communities, clinicians, and health systems. Join us LIVE at 1pm BST every Friday. In Episode 3, host Gareth Presch delivers our fast-paced briefing on the week's major political and healthcare developments. Following the news round-up, Gareth is joined by regular guest expert Suhail Mirza to examine workforce sustainability, mental health, and inclusive wellness across health systems.
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18 Oct 2026
Without Environmental Health, There Is No Human Health
Without Environmental Health, There Is No Human Health As world leaders, researchers, and advocates gather for COP17 (UNCCD) under the theme Restoring Land. Restoring Hope, one truth stands out above the rest: we cannot protect human health on a degraded planet. Land degradation, drought, and water insecurity are often discussed as environmental issues. But in reality, they are immediate public health and security crises.
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17 Oct 2026
Why Preventive Workforce Health is the Next Strategic Advantage
For years, corporate wellness lived in the HR department’s perk section. It looked like free fruit in the breakroom, discounted gym memberships, or an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) hotline tucked away on the company intranet. Yet, despite these investments, workforce burnout is at an all-time high. Globally, 44% of employees report experiencing high daily stress, and over 52% report feeling actively burned out. Poor mental health alone costs the global economy $1 trillion each year in lost productivity, driven by 12 billion lost working days and the silent drain of presenteeism—working while unwell. The problem isn’t a lack of intent; it’s a reliance on reactive fixes. Waiting for employees to burn out before offering a solution is no longer a viable business strategy. At WHISatWork, we are changing the narrative from surviving to thriving. By moving from reactive interventions to proactive, preventive health infrastructure, we help organizations build resilient workforces that drive sustainable growth.
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17 Oct 2026
Building the Global AI & Digital Health Architecture for Social Prescribing
World Health Innovation Summit — brought to you by LG NOVA and the Global Social Prescribing Alliance presents a special global health webinar: Building the Global AI & Digital Health Architecture for Social Prescribing: From Words to Action Around the World
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15 Oct 2026
From a Tweet to Global Impact: The Paradox of Scaling What Works in Community Health
In 2015, the World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) began with a simple tweet in Cumbria. The idea was straightforward: bring people, health professionals, and communities together to co-create preventive, local health solutions. What started as #WHISCumbria rapidly generated over 20 million impressions, proving a deep hunger for grass-roots health ownership. Over a decade later, WHIS has evolved into a global movement, demonstrating return on investment while highlighting the persistent structural barriers in health funding.
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14 Oct 2026
The future of healthcare isn't in hospitals it's in our communities
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13 Oct 2026
WHIS Responds to UK Prime Minister’s Innovation Speech with Regional Transformation Framework
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13 Oct 2026
Health Matters Episode 2: Reimagining Global Health Leadership with Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan
As global health systems face unprecedented demands—from rising chronic disease burdens to health equity gaps in resource-limited settings—the need for decisive, visionary, and accountable leadership has never been more urgent. In Episode 2 of Health Matters, host Gareth Presch sits down with Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan, MD, MSc, PhD, DSc, FASCO, prospective candidate for Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), nominated by the Republic of Botswana. Join us LIVE on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM BST for an insightful 15-minute briefing on the future of global health governance, international health cooperation, and preventative care models.
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12 Oct 2026
Why "Health Matters" Is the Political and Economic Conversation We Need Today
Why "Health Matters" Is the Political and Economic Conversation We Need Today
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26 Sept 2026
How Do We Transition Labor Markets From Output to Human Capabilities?
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23 Sept 2026
Transforming Women's Healthcare: Introducing the Hiya (She) Women's Wellness & Fertility Network
WHIS launches Hiya (She), a preventative, social-prescribing-led women's health platform rooted in the UAE — backed by the Global Social Prescribing Alliance (GSPA).
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22 Sept 2026
The $12 Trillion Health Economy
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16 Sept 2026
Celebrating global impact and local recognition in Norway!
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16 Sept 2026
How Mayors and ICBs Can Build the Neighbourhood Health Service Today
The UK Government’s Fit for the Future 10 Year Health Plan sets out a bold and necessary vision: shifting the center of gravity in healthcare from hospital to community, from analogue to digital, and from sickness to prevention. Central to this transformation is the national rollout of the Neighbourhood Health Service—bringing multidisciplinary care, early intervention, and social care pathways directly into local communities.
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10 Sept 2026
Addressing Global Suicide Rates Through Community-Led Prevention
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10 Aug 2026
A Blueprint for Fixing the Broken Impact Economy
Last week, I shared a raw reflection on the realities of being a social entrepreneur. The response was overwhelming. I wrote that piece to shine a light on the truth; today, I am writing to move the conversation from…