Geneva to host the International Hospital Federation (IHF) World Hospital Congress in 2025
2024 23 May
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) has announced that the 48th World Hospital Congress will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, in November 2025 with the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG) and the Canton serving as host. The Congress brings together hospital leaders and healthcare system executives to connect around global learning for...Read more
Hospitals Turn To Automation to Reduce Human Error and Address Labor Cost
2024 13 May
Navia Robotics, a leader in the field of robotics, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with several hospitals across the country. Navia Robotics, a leader in the field of robotics technology, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with several hospitals and medical care facilities...Read more
Sabic & Jessa Hospital Advance Circular Polymers from Medical Plastic Recycling
2024 19 Mar
In a TRUCIRCLE™ collaboration project with Jessa Hospital, Belgium, SABIC has successfully achieved an important step towards creating circular polymers based on advanced recycling of used medical plastic. Collaboration with dialysis department at Jessa Hospital, Belgium, in proof-of-concept pilot project. Project has shown that...Read more
Dr Muna A. Tahlak Assumes Presidency of the International Hospital Federation
2023 27 Oct
Dr Muna A. Tahlak begins her two-year term as the 36th President of the International Hospital Federation (IHF) – a global non-profit, membership organization representing hospitals and healthcare associations across the globe. Dr Tahlak was elected in November 2021 and has served two years as President Designate before taking up the position of President...Read more
Call for Abstracts Now Open for the 47th World Hospital Congress
2023 27 Oct
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 47th World Hospital Congress, which takes place from 10 to 12 September 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The World Hospital Congress is an annual event, organized by the International Hospital Federation (IHF), and held in different regions of the world. The Congress brings together hospital...Read more
Collaboration is Key to the Future of Hospitals Concludes the 46th World Hospital Congress
2023 27 Oct
The 46th World Hospital Congress came to a close today in Lisbon (Portugal) with a ceremony to hand over hosting duties for the 47th World Hospital Congress to Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 2024. The Congress is the premier event for global leaders and decision-makers in the healthcare community. It returned to Lisbon for the first time since...Read more
46th World Hospital Congress opens with goal of “Global learning, local action”
2023 25 Oct
The 46th World Hospital Congress officially opened today under the High Patronage of the President of the Portuguese Republic. Over 1300 delegates from 89 countries gathered for the Congress, which takes place from 25 to 27 October in Lisbon, Portugal. Deborah J. Bowen, IHF President and President and CEO of the American College of Healthcare...Read more
Red Alert! Stop the German Hospital Closures!
2023 13 Sep
VKD - Vereinigung der Krankenhausdirektoren Deutschlands (German Association of Hospital Managers) is calling for protests on September 20th! Is it deliberate or simply ignorance? The German comprehensive hospital care is in grave danger, yet it appears the coalition government (SPD, FDP, Bündnis90/Die Grünen) is entirely unconcerned....Read more
Plenary Speakers Announced for the 46th World Hospital Congress
2023 19 Jul
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) is pleased to announce the speakers for the plenary sessions of the 46 th World Hospital Congress in Lisbon, Portugal, on 25–27 October 2023. On day 1 of the programme, the plenary session will address key issues and opportunities for leaders in the healthcare sector with a session called ‘ Contemporary...Read more
Rio de Janeiro will Host the 47th World Hospital Congress in 2024
2023 30 Jun
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) has announced that the 47 th World Hospital Congress will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in September 2024. In a successful bid to host the 47 th World Hospital Congress, thev IHF’s distinguished member, the Brazilian Hospital Federation (FBH), will join the organizing committee to host the...Read more
IHF to launch i-to-i Innovation Hub at 46th World Hospital Congress
2023 16 May
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) has announced a new forum to connect innovators and healthcare leaders – an exciting addition to the programme for the World Hospital Congress 2023. The i-to-i Innovation Hub will showcase cutting-edge innovations from across the globe at the IHF’s annual Congress, taking place from 25 to...Read more
Registration opens for the 46th IHF World Hospital Congress
2023 21 Mar
Registration is now open for the International Hospital Federation’s (IHF) 4 6 th World Hospital Congress, taking place on 25–27 October at the Lisbon Congress Centre, Portugal. Pre-congress activities scheduled on 23–24 October are also recommended for participants of the yearly event. Following the success...Read more
Call for Abstracts now open for the 46th World Hospital Congress
2023 06 Mar
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 46th World Hospital Congress, which takes place from 25 to 27 October 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. The International Hospital Federation (IHF) organizes the World Hospital Congress to bring together hospital leaders and healthcare system executives to connect around global learning for local action....Read more
Hospital leaders drive sustainable healthcare at the 45th World Hospital Congress
2022 11 Nov
The 45th World Hospital Congress came to a close today in Dubai (UAE) with a ceremony to hand over hosting duties for the 46th World Hospital Congress to Lisbon (Portugal) in 2023. This was the second time Dubai was selected to host the World Hospital Congress – the premier event for global leaders and decision-makers in the healthcare community....Read more
45th World Hospital Congress Opens with Statement on Sustainability
2022 09 Nov
The 45th World Hospital Congress officially opened today with a statement from the International Hospital Federation about its commitment to raising awareness and support hospital managers to act to deliver sustainable healthcare. Members of the global community of hospital and healthcare service providers at the IHF’s General Assembly voted...Read more
HMA Conference to Look at Future of Hospital at Home Model in Asia
2022 28 Sep
On Nov 25, join key stakeholders in the Hospital at Home space – from hospitals, care providers to policymakers and solutions providers - to discuss developments and what the future holds With limited hospital capacity and growing demand for care, Hospital at Home (HaH) programmes have gained traction over the world as an alternative care...Read more
Finalists Announced for International Hospital Federation Awards 2022
2022 16 Sep
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) announced the finalists of the IHF Awards 2022 after scoring entries in 7 categories. This year, more than 400 entries were submitted from 35 countries/territories – a record since the Awards were established in 2015. The projects and programmes presented in each entry shine a light on innovative,...Read more
Registration opens for the 45th IHF World Hospital Congress
2022 23 Feb
Registration is now open for the International Hospital Federation’s 45th World Hospital Congress, taking place on 9–11 November 2022 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre (DWTC), UAE. Leaders and decision-makers in the healthcare community are expected to gather from over 70 countries to participate in the programme. Co-hosted...Read more
Lisbon will host the 46th World Hospital Congress
2022 23 Feb
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) has announced that the 46th World Hospital Congress (WHC) will be held at the Lisbon Congress Centre (Portugal) on 25–27 October 2023. In a successful bid to host the 46th WHC, a distinguished consortium of Portuguese healthcare organizations came together to submit a joint proposal. The Portuguese Association...Read more
Winners of the International Hospital Federation Awards 2021
2021 11 Nov
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) announced the winners of the IHF Awards 2021 at 18:00 CET as part of a special ceremony at the 44th World Hospital Congress (WHC) at the Fira Montjuïc conference centre, Barcelona (Spain). During the ceremony, attended by hospital and healthcare leaders from around the globe, Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards...Read more
Dubai To Host 45Th World Hospital Congress In 2021
2020 04 Feb
Dubai will kick off the 45th edition of the World Hospital Congress (WHC) in 2021, under the theme ‘Achieving Sustainability and How Should We Look in 2030?’. Organized by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in collaboration with the International Hospital Federation (IHF) and INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions – a member of INDEX Holding, the 4-day annual...Read more
IHF assembles leading healthcare thinkers for the 43rd World Hospital Congress
2019 04 Jun
The 43rd World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation has invited thought leaders, experts and top-level professionals to explore how health services can be better provided during peace and crisis. Topics have been lined up to explore how health services can be: More responsive through better resilience; Supportive...Read more
International Hospital Federation Awards deadline extended to 3rd June
2019 17 May
Due to overwhelming demand, entry submissions for the 2019 International Hospital Federation (IHF) Awards has just been extended to 3rd June. Hospitals and health service providers can still nominate their outstanding and innovative projects and programs. The IHF Awards Committee announced that the extension of the deadline of entries is to give...Read more
Hospitals in Taiwan make a commitment to eliminate preventable patient harm & death in hospitals
2019 29 Apr
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) and the Taiwan Patient Safety Culture Club (TPSCC) announced today that 4 hospitals and 1 healthcare organization made a public commitment to helping eliminate preventable patient harm and death in hospitals by implementing the PSMF’s Actionable Patient Safety Solutions (APSS). The commitments were made...Read more
Global health leaders to come together at the 43rd IHF World Hospital Congress
2019 29 Mar
The 43rd World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation will bring health leaders from around the globe together in Oman in November to discuss the importance of people-centered health services in times of peace and crisis. The World Hospital Congress is a unique global forum where leaders of national and international hospital...Read more
2019 International Hospital Federation Awards now open
2019 19 Mar
Entry submissions for the 2019 International Hospital Federation Awards is now open. Hospitals and health service providers can nominate their outstanding and innovative projects and programs for a chance to be recognized internationally in one of the four awards. The IHF/Dr Kwang Tae Kim Grand Award is open only to IHF Full and Associate Members...Read more
Abstract submission for the World Hospital Congress extended to 1 March
2019 18 Feb
The abstract submission for paper presentations and posters for the 43rd World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation has been extended to 1 March . The World Hospital Congress is a unique global forum that brings together leaders of national and international hospital and healthcare organizations to share knowledge,...Read more
2019 World Hospital Congress: Call for abstracts closes on 15 February
2019 16 Jan
Abstract submissions for paper presentations and posters for the 43rd World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation will be closing on 15 February. Hospitals and health service providers interested in showcasing their innovations, best practices and outstanding programs to the international community are encouraged to submit...Read more
Abstract submission for the 43rd World Hospital Congress now open
2018 16 Nov
The 43rd World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation opens its call for paper presentations and posters, inviting professionals from hospitals and health service delivery organizations to submit their abstracts. The International Hospital Federation and the Ministry of Health of the Sultanate of Oman, organizers of...Read more
2018 International Hospital Federation Award winners revealed
2018 10 Oct
The winners and merit awardees of the 2018 International Hospital Federation (IHF) Awards were revealed today at the Awards Ceremony held at the 42nd World Hospital Congress at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Australia. The IHF Awards, which celebrates and recognizes hospitals and healthcare organizations with demonstrable...Read more
