WHIS Portugal: Innovating for a Healthier Future
At World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) Portugal, we are committed to transforming healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and community-driven solutions. By uniting healthcare professionals, policymakers, businesses, and local communities, we create sustainable initiatives that improve wellbeing and reduce health inequalities across Portugal.
Our work focuses on prevention, social prescribing, digital health, health literacy, and sustainable healthcare, aligning with Portugal’s national health priorities. Through strategic partnerships and impactful events, WHIS Portugal fosters knowledge exchange and drives real change in healthcare accessibility and delivery.
Our Key Focus Areas
- Social Prescribing & Community Wellbeing: Empowering individuals with holistic, non-medical support for better health outcomes.
- Digital Health & Innovation: Advancing technology-driven healthcare solutions for improved patient care.
- Health Literacy: Equipping individuals and communities with the knowledge and skills to make informed health decisions.
- Sustainable & Preventative Healthcare: Addressing long-term challenges to build a healthier future.
- Collaborative Networks: Bringing together leaders and experts to drive impactful change.
WHIS unites investors, Ministries of Health, and industry leaders to support innovative health technologies that deliver health for all.
Join us in shaping a healthier, more informed, and connected Portugal.
Event: Global Health - Portugal: Driving Impact Through Innovation
Description: Join us for an insightful online event exploring Global Health - Portugal and its Impact. This engaging event will bring together experts and thought leaders to discuss transformative approaches to improving health and wellbeing in Portugal and beyond.
Key topics include: Health Literacy: Unlocking the power of education and awareness to empower individuals and communities to take charge of their health. Social Prescribing: Harnessing holistic, community-driven solutions to enhance wellbeing and reduce the burden on healthcare systems. Investment Opportunities: Exploring innovative pathways to invest in Portugal’s growing health sector, fostering economic growth and sustainable development.
This online event offers a unique platform to understand Portugal's role in advancing global health, while uncovering opportunities for collaboration and investment. Don’t miss this chance to engage in a lively dialogue shaping the future of health innovation.
Date: 28th March 2025
Time: 8pm GMT
Platform: Online
This engaging event brings together leading experts to discuss:
✅ Health Literacy – Empowering communities through education
✅ Social Prescribing – Holistic, community-driven health solutions
✅ Investment in Health – Unlocking opportunities for sustainable growth
🎤 Expert Speakers Include:
✨ Cristina Vaz de Almeida – How a scientific society promotes social prescribing & health literacy
✨ Dr. Vasco Fonseca – The power of physical activity for older adults with cancer
✨ Professor Tania Gaspar – Creating healthy workplaces & mental wellbeing
✨ Eliana Rocha – Rehabilitation & mental health
✨ Mariana Fonseca & Vânia Costa – Movement & Nutrition: A One Health Literacy Program in the Azores
✨ Diana Pinheiro – Mindfulness practices for burnout recovery
✨ Cecília Nunes - Storytelling - Hospitalised Children
✨ Dr Filipa Rodrigues Dutra - Poetry as a health prevention strategy
Hosted by Gareth Presch, Founder, CEO, World Health Innovation Summit
Register now to secure your spot!
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Who Should Attend?
Who Should Attend?
The WHIS Portugal is designed for a diverse audience of stakeholders committed to advancing health innovation, community wellbeing, and sustainable healthcare solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with key leaders, explore partnership opportunities, and contribute to shaping the future of health in Portugal.
We invite:
Healthcare Leaders & Policymakers – Government officials, regional health administrators, and policymakers focused on public health, innovation, and sustainability.
Investors & Philanthropic Organizations – Venture capitalists, impact investors, and foundations interested in funding innovative health and wellbeing initiatives, including digital health, MedTech, and community-driven solutions.
Medical & Research Institutions – Universities, research centers, and healthcare professionals looking to collaborate on cutting-edge research and implementation strategies.
Technology & MedTech Innovators – Startups, entrepreneurs, and companies developing breakthrough technologies in digital health, AI-driven healthcare solutions, and precision medicine.
Community & Social Enterprises – NGOs, patient advocacy groups, and organizations working on social prescribing, mental health, and community-led health initiatives.
Corporate & Business Leaders – Companies invested in workplace wellbeing, employee health programs, and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Autism & Special Needs Advocates – Experts, caregivers, and organizations supporting autistic children and families through innovative care models.
WHIS unites investors, Ministries of Health, and industry leaders to support innovative health technologies that deliver health for all.
This event is a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and co-create sustainable health solutions that drive positive impact across Portugal and beyond (*Global Innovation Centres).
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