Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) is pleased to share a thoughtful message from Dr. Syed Zafar Zaidi, Chief Executive Officer IHHN and Patron of ICON, as he reflects on the urgency and relevance of this year’s flagship healthcare conference.

In his message, Dr. Zaidi reaffirms IHHN’s belief that healthcare is a basic human right—one that is increasingly under threat due to the growing effects of climate change, rising costs, and widening inequities in access. He emphasizes that healthcare systems must respond with resilience, innovation, and compassion.

Speaking about ICON 2026, Dr. Zaidi highlights how the conference serves as a dynamic platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange among healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and students. Under the theme, “Resilient Care, Sustainable Future: Bridging Climate Action and Patient-centered Healthcare,” ICON aims to spark critical dialogue and shape practical solutions to address current and future healthcare challenges.

Dr. Zafar Zaidi also outlines IHHN’s broader commitment to sustainable, system-wide change—through free quality care, environmentally responsible operations, and a strong focus on education and research, all aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

He invites all changemakers in healthcare to join ICON 2026—a platform where vision meets action, and where together, we can build a healthcare future that not only serves today but secures tomorrow.