DOHA: The Sixth International Primary Health Care Conference (IPHCC) commences today (Thursday), at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, under the patronage and attendance of Minister of Public Health, with the participation of a wide range of leaders, experts, and representatives of health and research organisations from around the world.
The conference brings together a diverse global community of healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, and educators—united by a shared mission: to safeguard health and improve quality of life.
As the world undergoes rapid transformations that bring increasingly complex challenges—from pandemics and their social and health impacts, to climate change and its implications for human well-being, to shifting economies and the evolving needs of societies—primary health care remains the heart of health equity.
The conference aims to explore the latest scientific developments and international best practices in primary health care, showcasing innovative experiences from various countries that contribute to developing mechanisms for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and health promotion.
More than a thousand specialists including physicians, researchers, experts, and policymakers will take part in the conference, alongside strong representation from regional and international health organisations, making it one of the largest specialised scientific gatherings in the region.
The programme features an extensive range of scientific sessions, interactive lectures, workshops focused on quality of health services, workforce empowerment, innovation in chronic disease management, as well as research presentations and scientific posters by scholars and students from Qatar and beyond.
