WCM-Q examines healthcare priorities in longevity era

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's Global Institute for Population Health organized a symposium that brought together healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers to discuss how to improve healthcare systems in an era of increasing longevity. Titled "Reimagining Healthcare and Global Health in the Longevity Era," the event focused on the challenges and opportunities presented by longer life expectancies, such as the rise in non-communicable diseases, multimorbidity, and disability.

Dr. Ravinder Mamtani, vice dean for population health and lifestyle medicine at WCM-Q, emphasized that while longer lives are a significant achievement, the focus should now be on maintaining health, activity, and independence for as many years as possible. He called for a shift away from traditional, disease-focused approaches and towards a more holistic, prevention-based strategy that incorporates healthy behaviors, public policy, and innovation.

Dr. Sohaila Cheema, assistant dean of the Global Institute for Population Health at WCM-Q, stressed the need to rethink how healthcare is delivered, including patient communication and chronic disease management. The symposium featured experts from various fields, including medicine, public health, academia, and government, who explored topics such as chronic disease management, the relationship between lifespan and healthspan, and the potential of innovative solutions to enhance population health.