Overview
In prosperous societies, the significance of health and well-being cannot be overstated. A robust healthcare system and a focus on holistic well-being are foundational to sustaining societal progress and prosperity.
The development and growth of a country are deeply intertwined with the quality of its healthcare system. The Indian government has taken proactive measures to establish a comprehensive universal health coverage framework, including initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, the National Digital Health Mission, and Rashtriya Poshan Maah. These endeavors are aligned with Sustainable Development Goals, underscoring India’s commitment to advancing human health and overall progress.
In keeping with the vision of the government and to accelerate the stride towards realizing Sustainable Development Goals, the IHW Council works around the core philosophy of “High Five of “Health”—encompassing Good Air, Good Water, Good Food, Good Lifestyle, and Good Healthcare. These five aspects emerge as a guiding principle for fostering comprehensive wellness within communities. These pillars form the bedrock of discussions and initiatives aimed at enhancing access, availability, and affordability of fundamental elements crucial for individual and communal well-being.
The IHW Council, through its endeavors, seeks to raise awareness about the significance of holistic health and the interconnected nature of various factors influencing well-being. By fostering a deeper understanding of health dynamics, empowering individuals and communities to make informed choices for their health, and building a legacy of wellness and vitality that transcends boundaries and enriches lives across generations.
The IHW Summit is the flagship event of the IHW Council and is dedicated to advancing holistic health and wellbeing across India. At its core, the Summit embodies the belief that a healthy populace is essential for the growth of the nation, and it serves as a testament to the Council’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a comprehensive health ecosystem through innovative strategies and collaborative engagements.
About IHW Summit and Awards
The Summit, which was launched in line with the UN Global Sustainable Development Goals in 2014, serves as a dynamic platform for healthcare leaders, experts, policymakers, community influencers, and citizens to come together, exchange insights, and co-create solutions. Through meaningful dialogue and collaboration, the idea behind the Summit is to harness collective expertise to address complex health challenges and initiate a paradigm shift in India’s approach to health and well-being, laying the groundwork for sustainable progress and advancement.
The summit is a prominent forum for health, education, and environment enthusiasts and the key stakeholders to showcase and present ideas, thought leadership, new products and initiatives, and influence policymakers and regulatory authority to transform the existing health & healthcare ecosystem in India. Every year, the flagship advocacy platform reaches out to millions of followers, thousands of key stakeholders, and masses at the grassroots while engaging leaders and experts from the health sector.
For the last 9 years, the IHW Summit has been spearheading the health and wellness revolution in India. The Summit has become a confluence of the brightest minds from the health and wellness sector, who come together to discuss and deliberate on critical issues of health and wellness. Over the years the IHW Summit and awards have become synonymous with good health practices and innovation around healthcare and have been coveted by all other stakeholders working in the wide gamut around health and well-being.
Key Discussion Points
Agenda
Opening Session :- ENSURING HOLISTIC HEALTH THROUGH THE “ONE HEALTH APPROACH”
The session will bring together public health experts and policy makers to deliberate on achieving Universal Health Coverage through a more resilient and equitable “One Health Approach”. In Keeping with the G20 Declaration the session will witness discussions on critical health topics including pandemic preparedness, infectious diseases surveillance systems, AMR and primary health care to ensure health equity
Session I :- PRIORITISING MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH FOR OVERALL WELLBEING
The session will discuss about the imperative role that mental health plays in the overall health and wellbeing of individuals. The experts will deliberate on ways to improve and promote overall access to mental health services and emotional support in an inclusive manner covering key aspects like mental health and insurance, integrating mental health support and care in government health schemes and work place wellness.
Session II :- ACHIEVING ZERO HUNGER UNDER THE 2030 SDG AGENDA
Nutrition and Good food are the building blocks of a healthy society, the session will discuss about global food security, all forms of malnourishment and Food Safety Nets especially for the vulnerable population. The experts will discuss about promoting G20 Deccan High-Level Principles on Food Security and Nutrition and other pivotal ways to address and manage the nutritional requirements of a large and diverse population. The session will also discuss about the government’s effort in ensuring good food to its vast population and the role of awareness creation in advocating for a balanced and nutritious diet
Session III : -ACCELERATING LIFESTYLE FOR ENVIRONMENT (LIFE) FOR JUST AND INCLUSIVE ENERGY TRANSITIONS OR GREEN DEVELOPMENT FOR PROMOTING RENEWABLE ENERGY TO ACCELERATE UNIVERSAL ENERGY ACCESS
Social determinants of health including water and the environment are pivotal aspects of a healthy and disease-free society. The G20 Delhi declaration re-emphasised on the importance of a lifestyle that works in tandem with the environment and thus initiates the philosophy of, “One Earth, One Family, One Future”. The session will witness discussions on International best practises, policy regulations and sustainable development principles for shifting to greener fuels to ensure net-zero carbon emission and take action against climate change at individual, local and national level.
Session IV : - MITIGATING DISASTER RISK AND BUILDING RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
The swift urbanization process is placing significant strain on essential resources like fresh water, sewage systems, the quality of living conditions, and public health. The fast-expanding urban landscape is grappling with issues such as overcrowding, a deficit in fundamental services, an insufficiency of suitable housing, and deteriorating infrastructure. The recent floods and landslides in the country has been a warning sign and the session will discuss about the ways that can reduce the risk of disasters including policy change, urban planning and better collaborations.
Session V : - FACILITATING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO SAFE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE VACCINES AND MEDICINES
With India being considered as the Pharmacy to the World, it has a pivotal role to play in ensuring equal access to quality medicines, vaccines and other therapeutics and diagnostics, globally. The session will discuss about key considerations in promoting India’s role in global pharma supply chains by promoting local and regional R&D, production capacities, supply of raw materials to ensure last mile delivery
Session VI : - PROMOTING EVIDENCE BASED TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND PRACTICES FOR PREVENTIVE HEALTH
India’s ancient knowledge about healthcare and lifestyle has successfully attracted the fancy of the western world. The session will discuss about the contribution of evidence-based traditional and complementary medicine to healthcare, their relevance in overall health and global initiatives in this regard, such as the World Health Organization’s global and collaborating centers.
IHW Summit 2024 Speakers
Vice Chancellor
Shri Krishna AYUSH Maharashtra University, Kurukshetra
Senior Associate Director
Nutrition & Scientific Affairs, Emerging Markets, AMEA, Kellanova Indic
Principal & Professor- Dept. of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics
SVT College of Home Science, (Autonomous), SNDTWU, Mumbai
Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary School of Health Science,
Savitribai Phule Pune University
IHW Summit 2024 Jury
CEO
NABH - National Bhopal and AIIMS Bibinagar Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers
WINNERS 2024
THE 9TH HEALTH & WELLNESS SUMMIT & AWARDS
The aim of the mega 9th Edition of India Health & Wellness Summit & Awards is to bring together all relevant stakeholders, to devise comprehensive and organised strategies aligning with the core objective of achieving good health for all. In keeping with the Delhi Declaration of G20, the 9th Edition of the Summit will witness efforts towards initiating the clarion call of “One Earth, One Family, One Future”.
The Summit will bring government authorities, healthcare industry, international and national organizations, non- profit organizations, community leaders, innovators, technology providers, IT infrastructure & systems and influencers, to address the critical issues of physical & mental health and provide strategic and technology driven solutions. Discussions will also be focussed on the future impact of health and socio-economy, required action at the grassroots level and the challenges in securing good food and food safety & security, climate action for clean environment thus amplifying India’s efforts in rising as a true world leader.
The India Health & Wellness Awards will honour all significant contributions working towards ensuring good health for all through path breaking innovations and partnerships. The awards will go a long way in motivating others to join this movement for overall good health & wellbeing of our nation and thus play an unprecedented role in the unique opportunities being witnessed in the arena of health and wellbeing.
Partners & Sponsors
Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Government of India.
Memories from 2024
