Innovative Solutions to Common Health Challenges in the Global South

The first convening of the Doha Global South Health Policy Initiative was held in February 2024 and gathered representatives from nine Global South countries, international experts, and representatives of Qatari stakeholders. Participants discussed the challenges and solutions for enhanced access to primary healthcare services in the Global South and agreed on several actionable next steps, including training programs for senior health civil servants, a platform of ongoing exchange, and catalytic country level action projects to address the identified issues.  During this roundtable, several participants from the February inaugural meeting will reconvene to review progress toward implementing the agreed-upon actions and to strategize further steps.

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.