From Challenges to Change: Enhancing Global South Health through Collaboration

The Middle East Council on Global Affairs and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, launched the Doha Global South Health Policy Initiative, in February 2024. The initiative aims to establish a collaborative dialogue and learning platform for Global South countries to help them address the health challenges they face. Indeed, despite global commitments and significant investments from global health initiatives, many countries are not making progress toward health targets. As part of the Doha Global South Health Policy Initiative, panelists will discuss collaborative solutions to critical health challenges in the Global South.

About Doha Forum

Established in 2000, Doha Forum is a leading platform bringing together global leaders, policy makers, experts and changemakers to discuss innovative solutions to the world’s most critical challenges, from global security and conflict resolution to economic development and technological advancement.

Under the banner “Diplomacy, Dialogue, and Diversity”, Doha Forum’s 22nd edition will be held on 7-8 December 2024 in Doha, Qatar, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar. Centered around the theme “The Innovation Imperative”, the forum will explore how we reshape governance structures, foster international cooperation, and improve cross-sector collaboration, for a more resilient and sustainable global future.

The 2024 edition will continue the Forum’s legacy of impactful dialogue underpinned by its growing network of global partnerships. The last edition welcomed the participation of 4,000 guests from over 120 countries, including more than 270 speakers, across the two-day event.