Well-managed hospitals improve health outcomes for everyone, everywhere.
Become a memberKnowledge. Interaction. Ambition.
Through our members, we are the voice of hospitals and health systems on the global stage.
We connect healthcare leaders, supporting them to excel through training and development. We create forums for international, peer to peer knowledge exchange. Our events, programmes, and special interest groups showcase good practices. We work in partnership with international organizations on key issues for our members.
We believe in global learning that leads to local action for every patient. Join us in Seoul, Republic of Korea, in October 2026, when the world's healthcare leaders will come together at the 49th IHF World Hospital Congress, to connect with peers for knowledge exchange and networking that can transform healthcare delivery worldwide.
Who we areOur members
We connect over 200 organizations around the world.
200+
Members
35,000+
Hospitals
80+
Countries
German Hospital Federation (DKGEV)
Represents 28 member associations of hospital operators: 16 state associations, 12 central associations. With this variety of sponsors, the German Hospital Society represents the entire spectrum of hospital interests.
Colombian Association of Hospitals (ACHC)
A non-profit organization promoting the technical and administrative strengthening of affiliated institutions.
Korean Hospital Association (KHA)
The Korean Hospital Association (KHA) is a non-profit organization that represents over 3,000 hospitals and medical institutions in South Korea. Established in 1959, KHA is dedicated to promoting the development and improvement of the healthcare industry in Korea through various initiatives such as policy advocacy, research, education, and cooperation among its member hospitals.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), UAE
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi aims to be the preferred Destination Medical Center for serious, complex and rare diseases.
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), Saudi Arabia
Responsible for supervising and evaluating training programmes, as well as setting controls and standards for the practice of health professions.
H+ Swiss Hospitals
H+ is the national umbrella organization of public and private Swiss hospitals, clinics and care institutions. H+ is committed to the interests and needs of its members as service providers and employers. H+ bases its actions on the well-being of the population, the patients and the employees in the hospitals, clinics and care institutions.
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), USA
A major centre for clinical research and the home of some of the top medical programs in the USA.
Manila Doctors Hospital, Philippines
A tertiary hospital located in Ermita, Manila, Philippines with over 500 beds.
Baines Intercare Medical Centre, Zimbabwe
Private medical centre in Zimbabwe, committed to developing and delivering next generation, consumer driven healthcare.
Department of Health, South Africa
The Department of Health, South Africa, is responsible for primary healthcare, health facilities and regulations nationally.
Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Belgium
Non-profit academic hospital of the University of Louvain, located in Brussels, Belgium. Four core missions: patient care, education, research, and offering expertise.
Portuguese Association for Hospital Development (APDH)
Established in 2002, APDH is a non-profit association, with individual and collective membership.
Joint Commission International (JCI)
Independent, not-for-profit organization providing accreditation and certification of healthcare organizations and programmes worldwide to ensure quality of care and patient safety.
Private Hospital Association (PHA), Jordan
The Private Hospitals Association (PHA) is a voluntary, non-profit organization that was established in 1984 representing the Jordanian private hospitals
What our members say
What we do
Connect internationally
We provide our members with a platform for knowledge exchange and networking with different actors in the health sector. Motivated by a shared commitment to well-managed hospitals, our members act together to improve the standard, quality, and level of healthcare service delivery.
Highlights
Register for WHC2026 today!
Registration is now open for the 49th IHF World Hospital Congress, taking place on 20–22 October in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The countdown has begun for the premier global forum dedicated to advancing healthcare delivery. Join us for global learning with fellow leaders and executives shaping the future of healthcare delivery.
Join us in Seoul
The 2026 IHF Awards shortlist is here!
Winners of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards, along with honourable mentions in each category, will be announced at the IHF Awards Ceremony and Gala Reception on 21 October, during the 49th IHF World Hospital Congress in Seoul. This year's shortlisted projects and programmes showcase the innovation, best practice, and service improvement driving transformation across healthcare in IHF Member organizations worldwide.
Discover this year's winners
Recognizing impact – celebrating certified hospitals
At Geneva University Hospital (HUG) – the first hospital in Europe to achieve JCI–GSC Healthcare Sustainability Certification – sustainability in healthcare is no longer a future ambition. It’s operational reality. Their journey proves that when leadership, staff, and data align, sustainability goals become measurable action.
Their advice to hospitals considering certification? Ensuring strong leadership and governance commitment, actively engaging and mobilizing staff across departments, and collecting accurate and meaningful data.
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Catch up on the highlights of WHC2025
The 48th IHF World Hospital Congress took place on 10–13 November at the International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG), Switzerland. With over 1500 registrants from 80+ countries and territories, the message was clear: Exchanging excellence in leadership from across the globe will deliver hospitals fit for the future.
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IHF Awards 2025 winners revealed
The IHF Awards 2025 winners were presented at the Awards Ceremony and Gala Reception at the 48th World Hospital Congress in Geneva, Switzerland. Around 500 hospital and healthcare executives from around the globe gathered to celebrate the winning achievements.
Finalists were shortlisted for the 8 contested IHF Awards, from which the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards, as well as honourable mentions, were selected and presented in each category.
Discover the winners in 2025
Statement on the WHA77 Resolution on Climate Change and Health
As an organization working at the intersection of health and climate, and in our role as the global voice of hospitals, the IHF and Geneva Sustainability Centre welcome the growing global recognition that the healthcare sector has a significant role to play in taking positive actions to address both the consequences of climate change on health, and the contribution that the sector can make to decarbonizing and reducing its environmental impact – building sustainability and resilience into health systems worldwide.
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Statement on violence against hospitals and healthcare workers
We are extremely concerned by the escalation of armed violence undermining the safety of Palestinian and Israeli healthcare workers, patients, and hospitals.
We strongly reiterate our position: hospitals, healthcare workers, patients, and ambulances should not and should never be a target! No matter the context. No matter the reasons. It is a violation of international humanitarian law, and we firmly stand against it.
We join other international organizations by calling on all parties to respect the rights and safety of healthcare professionals and facilities.
Concern for safety of healthcare in Sudan
Recent reports of attacks on healthcare facilities in Sudan are deeply concerning. Health facilities and their workers are never to be targeted during armed conflicts. Attacks on hospitals, healthcare workers, and ambulances are not acceptable – no matter the context, no matter the reason. We stand with our partners, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), in asking that international humanitarian law be respected. Healthcare is #NotATarget.
More about our advocacy and partnership work
Addressing climate change as an integral part of healthcare delivery
We join our voice with those recognizing the impact of the healthcare sector on the environment and human health. We equally recognize that good leadership is paramount to drive the organizational changes which will generate positive impact for the generations to come.
This statement illustrates the conviction of IHF Members that every hospital and healthcare organization has a role to play in its community in addressing the sustainability challenges. We also consider it as the starting point of our long-term engagement to take action on climate change.
Through our newly established Geneva Sustainability Centre, we are committed to responding to your needs and to equipping current and future hospital leaders with the required information, tools and skills.
