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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.
The 46th IHF World Hospital Congress was co-hosted by the IHF and the Portuguese Consortium. Around 1400 delegates from 91 countries gathered from 25 to 27 October 2023 at the Lisbon Congress Centre in Portugal to connect around global learning, local action.
Who we areOur members
We connect over 140 organizations around the world.
140+
Members
25,000+
Hospitals
60+
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)
Medical development, public health, the improvement of hospital systems and management through research, education, and training of all medical personnel.
Japan Hospital Association (JHA)
The Japan Hospital Association (JHA) is a broad-based membership organization, in which all national hospital management organizations participate, comprising 2,496 member hospitals(as of Jan, 2023). The JHA defines the code of conduct for hospitals and hospital workers, constantly encourages self-improvement, and strives to improve medical ethics.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) Mayo Clinic, UAE
In partnership with Mayo Clinic, 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)
Responsible for supervising and evaluating training programmes, as well as setting controls and standards for the practice of health professions.
Australian Healthcare and Hospital Association (AHHA)
Australia’s national peak body for public and not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare providers.
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, 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 of South Africa
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 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
Call for Abstracts: World Hospital Congress 2024
The 47th World Hospital Congress will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 10-12 September 2024.
The Brazilian Hospital Federation (FBH) won the bid to host the event in Rio. The Congress will bring together hospital leaders and healthcare delivery executives to connect around global learning for local action.
Executives, managers, professionals, and providers working in hospitals, health facilities, government settings, academes, research institutions, and NGOs who have compelling work to share with the international healthcare community are invited to submit their abstracts to the Scientific Committee for consideration.
The Call for Abstracts launched on 27 October 2023 with a deadline of 9 February 2024.
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.
Winners announced for IHF Awards 2023
The IHF has announced the winners of the IHF Awards 2023 after scoring entries in all 7 Award categories. This year, more than 500 entries were submitted by hospitals and healthcare organizations from 43 countries and territories – a record number since the Awards commenced in 2015.
In 2023, a total of 69 finalists were shortlisted across 7 IHF Awards categories, from which the Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were presented on 26 October, as well as honourable mentions to other exceptional entries in each category.
Rio de Janeiro will host the 47th World Hospital Congress in 2024
The 47th World Hospital Congress will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in September 2024.
The World Hospital Congress brings together hospital leaders and healthcare delivery executives to connect around global learning for local action. This Congress is a forum to exchange best practices in leadership and management of healthcare delivery. Annually, the World Hospital Congress attracts over 1200 participants from around 60 countries.
Press release: 47th World Hospital Congress in Rio
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
Building a more equitable, inclusive workplace
On 1 September 2022, the International Hospital Federation’s Women in Leadership Forum hosted a webinar in collaboration with Global Alumni: Turning challenges into leadership opportunities. In this exchange on the issues female healthcare leaders face, the panel of speakers shared personal experiences and practical advice.
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Is your hospital prepared for a cyberattack?
If your hospital is targeted, it’s more than data at risk – the reputational consequences can lead to a damaging loss of trust. The IHF’s Harnessing Big Data Special Interest Group hosted a session in collaboration with Vizient, Inc. focused on helping CEOs and C-suite executives prepare effective communications strategies to minimize the negative impacts of a cyberattack
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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.
