Duaa Mohamed to Speak at the World’s Largest Global Social Prescribing Alliance Event – 17 July 2026
The Global Social Prescribing Alliance is proud to announce that Duaa Mohamed will be speaking at the world’s largest online gathering dedicated to social prescribing at the Global Social Prescribing Summit on 17th July 2026.
As social prescribing continues to shape a fast-growing global market—transforming how health systems think about prevention, community wellbeing, and non-clinical care—Duaa brings a powerful and timely voice to the international stage.
A Leader at the Intersection of Health and Planetary Wellbeing
Duaa Mohamed is a pharmacist, global health activist, and health policy researcher whose work sits at the intersection of planetary health, sustainable healthcare systems, and social innovation.
She currently serves as a Non-Resident Research Fellow at the Mohamed Bin Rashid School of Government, where her research focuses on:
- Environmental health policy
- Access to essential medicines
- Mental health systems
- Sustainable healthcare transformation Her work reflects a growing global recognition that health outcomes are deeply connected to environmental sustainability, policy design, and community infrastructure.
Innovating Through Circular Healthcare: The EcoRx Initiative
Duaa is the Founder of EcoRx, an innovative circular economy initiative tackling one of healthcare’s most overlooked challenges—pharmaceutical waste.
EcoRx works to:
- Reduce medicine waste through circular redistribution models
- Improve access to essential medicines
- Promote environmentally responsible pharmaceutical practices
- Support health equity through sustainable supply approaches This work demonstrates how climate action and healthcare delivery can align to produce both environmental and social impact.
Advancing Social Prescribing in the UAE
Building on her commitment to prevention and community wellbeing, Duaa is a World Health Innovation Summit Ambassador and is currently developing a community-based social prescribing platform in the United Arab Emirates.
The platform aims to connect individuals to non-clinical interventions that support holistic health, including:
- Community activities
- Mental wellbeing services
- Lifestyle and prevention programmes
- Social support networks Her approach reflects the future of healthcare—moving beyond treatment toward connection, prevention, and community resilience.
Academic Excellence and Global Recognition
Duaa holds:
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A Master’s Degree in Public Policy (Health)
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An MSc in Healthcare Delivery Her leadership and impact have earned her recognition as an Arab Youth Pioneer, highlighting her role in advancing sustainable health systems across the region and globally.
Reimagining Health Beyond Healthcare
At the heart of Duaa’s work is a powerful vision:
Health should be designed around communities, prevention, and planetary wellbeing—not just clinical systems.
She is a passionate advocate for reimagining healthcare models to address:
- Climate and environmental health risks
- Health inequities
- Community disconnection
- System sustainability challenges Her voice is helping shape a new global narrative—one where social prescribing plays a central role in future health systems.
Supporting Learning & Capacity Building Across the MENA Region
Alongside global convening, the Alliance and WHIS Academy are expanding education and capacity-building opportunities — including support for professionals and partners across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
We’ve just published a new blog, “Exploring Current Global Health Challenges and Opportunities,” unpacking key global health trends and how stakeholders can contribute to positive change.
To take this further, a free monthly webinar series launches 24 March 2026 at 1:00 PM BST, led by global health thought leader Gareth Presch, CEO of the World Health Innovation Summit. Sessions will explore health system design, social prescribing, and emerging global opportunities.
Who should attend:
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Beginners in global health
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Professionals staying up to date with trends
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Those interested in health innovation and global initiatives In addition, WHIS Academy’s paid online courses provide deeper learning for those seeking practical skills and leadership development:
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Healthcare Startups & Innovators** (6 weeks)** – Scaling solutions, investment, and partnerships
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Policy & Government****: Engaging Communities & Building Trust (4 weeks)
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Global Health & Social Prescribing****: Innovating for Impact (4 weeks) These programmes equip leaders across regions — including MENA — with tools to drive innovation, policy impact, and healthier communities.
Join the Global Movement – 17 July 2026
📢** Global Social Prescribing Summit 2026 �� 17th July 20**26 🌍 The World’s Largest Online Social Prescribing Event
This landmark summit will bring together global leaders, policymakers, clinicians, innovators, and community organisations to explore how social prescribing is shaping a rapidly expanding international market and transforming lives worldwide.
Duaa Mohamed’s session promises to offer:
- Insight into sustainable healthcare innovation
- Real-world models from the UAE and beyond
- The role of circular economies in health
- The future of community-driven wellbeing
Be part of the global conversation redefining health and care.
Join us on 17th July 2026 as we convene the world’s largest social prescribing community to accelerate prevention, empower communities, and build healthier, more sustainable futures for all.