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STRIVING FOR SUSTAINABILITY
A MESSAGE FROM WHIS FOUNDER & CEO, GARETH PRESCH
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The world faces serious challenges at the moment. Climate change, poverty, pollution, healthcare inequalities, employment, biodiversity loss, access to quality education and COVID-19 - these are all but a few of the global challenges that we face today.
In September 2015, 193 heads of state pledged their commitment to implement the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the United Nations. As Expert Leads for SDG3 (Good Health & Wellbeing), the World Health Innovation Summit are partners with the UNGSII Foundation whose mission is to assist and accelerate the SDG implementation process and ensure the world reaches its goal of sustainability by 2030.
Balancing social, economic and environmental sustainability, these Global Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
We believe the opportunity exists to establish a new sustainable health and social care model that creates value based on prevention, early intervention, and using different types of resources. This approach will enable people and communities to thrive and improve their health and wellbeing, support the existing health services, and create new and meaningful jobs while supporting the implementation of the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals.
It is our duty to involve everyone in society and ensure that no one is left behind so that together, we can achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
GARETH PRESCH
Founder & CEO of WHIS
