Transforming Health & Wellbeing Across Argentina

The World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) Argentina chapter has officially launched, marking an important milestone in advancing prevention, innovation, and equitable health systems across the country.

WHIS Argentina is committed to transforming health and wellbeing through collaboration and scalable action. By connecting healthcare professionals, policymakers, community leaders, technology pioneers, businesses, investors, and citizens, we co-create practical solutions that reduce health inequalities and strengthen communities in:

• Buenos Aires
• Córdoba
• Rosario —and beyond. Together, we are redefining health innovation — city by city, community by community.

A Message from WHIS Leadership

Welcoming the new Co-Chair, Gareth Presch, Chair of WHIS Argentina, said:

“I am delighted to welcome Omar Osses as Co-Chair of WHIS Argentina. His leadership, commitment to community impact, and belief in prevention and social prescribing will strengthen our mission to build healthier, more connected communities across Argentina. Together, we will align local action with global collaboration to deliver meaningful, measurable change.”

Strategic Focus Areas

💻 Digital Health & Innovation

Harnessing emerging technologies and AI to improve access, equity, and patient outcomes.

🤝 Social Prescribing & Community Care

Supporting non-clinical, community-based solutions that address the social determinants of health.

🌱 Sustainable & Climate-Ready Healthcare

Developing resilient health systems prepared for environmental and economic challenges.

🌍 Cross-Sector Collaboration

Connecting public, private, academic, and non-profit stakeholders to scale impact locally and nationally.

What WHIS Argentina Delivers

WHIS Argentina convenes leaders across health, finance, policy, technology, and community sectors to translate ideas into action through:

• City and national summits
• Strategic roundtables
• Leadership forums
• Health festivals
• Community wellbeing programmes All initiatives align with ISO-informed policy principles, contributing to an ISO-aligned global health infrastructure focused on prevention, innovation, and equity.

Programmes & Impact

WHIS Argentina supports a growing portfolio of initiatives designed to deliver measurable outcomes:

• WHISKids****: Promoting mental health and wellbeing for children
• WHISatWork****: Enhancing workforce wellbeing and productivity through stress management (From Surviving to Thriving)
• WHISSeniors****: Supporting healthy ageing with falls prevention and social connection (Turning Ageing Into Opportunity)
• WHISGreen****: Energy, Waste and Water - restoring the balance to the environment
• WHISTech: Transforming health and wellbeing through digital innovation
• Social Prescribing (Global Social Prescribing Alliance - GSPA)

🌍 WHIS Argentina – Official Volunteer Chapter

WHIS Argentina operates as the official volunteer chapter of the World Health Innovation Summit and the Global Social Prescribing Alliance. Its mission is to empower communities across Argentina to co-create health and wellbeing initiatives, strengthen social prescribing, and connect with a global network driving positive change.

Current Priorities

• Community wellbeing projects addressing isolation and mental health
• Youth and student leadership development
• Partnerships with health services and charities
• Awareness campaigns promoting holistic health
• Knowledge exchange with international WHIS chapters

Chapter Leadership

• Chair: Gareth Presch
• Co-Chair: Omar Osses
• Recruitment & Operations Lead
• Communications Team
• Community Engagement Team

Participation is voluntary and locally managed, guided by WHIS values of honesty, integrity, inclusivity, and respect. Chapters are open to all ages and communities, creating safe and accessible spaces for collaboration.

Partner With WHIS Argentina

WHIS Argentina welcomes collaboration with organisations and individuals committed to advancing health innovation and wellbeing.

Why Partner?

• Recognised credibility and global connections
• Access to cross-sector decision-makers
• Policy-aligned strategic design
• Outcomes-focused delivery
• International reach with local implementation Opportunities include memberships, partnerships, investment engagement, and collaboration on upcoming global initiatives in digital health, prevention finance, workforce development, and social prescribing.

Join the Movement

Be part of a growing national and global network focused on delivering Health for All.

👉 Join us in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Rosario — and across Argentina.

📧 Contact: info@whis.world

WHIS Argentina – Building Health, Wealth, and Sustainable Systems for the Future.