Dubai is preparing itself to host the 37th edition of the World Hospital Congress from the 8th – 10th of November this year at the Atlantis Hotel in Palm Jumeirah. Dubai will be the first City in the Arab World to host the congress since the foundation of International Hospital Federation in 1930.
The conference this year is held under the theme: “Healthcare in a Changing World; Overcoming the Challenges” and it aims to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas on best practices, foster international partnerships and promote interaction among public and private hospitals and health care organizations. The IHF congress is hosted in a different country on each occasion, and this year Dubai is proud to be the first city in the Middle East to host the World Hospital Congress this year which is considered a very proud achievement for the UAE and the Arab World.
H.E. Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority reassured the significance of this congress which will be an additional success to the events industry in the UAE in general. Dubai has been a very successful attraction for hosting international events. H.H. expressed his pride in hosting the 37th edition of the IHF in Dubai and explained that it will enhance the role that Dubai plays in the health sector and its keenness in working on developing this field.
H.H. Qadhi also referred to the support of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai for the Health Sector and also praised the kind patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority for the event and for his continuous support for the national and international events that are related to the health industry.
H.H. also said “we are expecting that the International Hospital Federation (IHF) will be very unique this year as it will gather key decision makers and healthcare professionals from around the world. The conference provides more than 30 scientific sessions and will be marked with the participation of more than 100 speakers from Canada, U.S.A, Brazil, France, Belgium, Norway, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuwait, Jordan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.”
The Dubai health Authority and Index Conferences and Exhibitions Organisation Est. – member of INDEX Holding are fully prepared for hosting this big event. Mr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, the Chairman of the Global Scientific Committee – IHF, member of Governing Council said “The direct and unlimited support of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and his brother Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance, President of Dubai Health Authority is a major factor behind the overwhelming success and global reputation of Dubai in hosting international events, in addition to facilitating the way for international exhibitions and conferences organizers to attract global assemblies of this level”.
The Organizing Committee had announced earlier the main topics that will be highlighted during the congress, such as; Delivery of Effective Care Through Better Global Governance, Quality & Safety; What’s new, Ethics in Health Care and Hospital, The Key Challenges in Sustainable Financing of Health Care, Opportunities to Increase Productivity in Delivery of Hospital services; Enhancing Value in Health Care and more.
The exhibition running in parallel will play an integral part of the event. The organizers announced that it will be an outstanding platform to interact and to do business with key decision makers, investors, market leading health professionals, hospital owners and healthcare providers. It will be the perfect arena for networking with specific industry contacts.
Dr. Jose Carlos Abrahao, President of the International Hospital Federation said: “it is an excellent opportunity for all professionals in this industry to meet the expertise and learn more about the medical industry and hospital management practices adopted by countries of the Middle East. It is also a good opportunity for the Arabian leaders in hospital management to reveal the new and successful practices of other countries.”
Dr. Jose also said: “Last year, Brazil was the host of the IHF Congress, and this year we are expecting Dubai to be an excellent opportunity for integration and exchange of experiences between different Health Streams, which in return will provide progressive quality services throughout the world and will help provide best health care practices to the population.”
“The conference will cover topics discussed in the worldwide healthcare industry, which passes over a period of social and economic transformations, such as the efficiency of public and private partnerships and the importance of sustainable management actions.” Continued Dr. Abrahao
The 37th edition of the World Hospital Congress will be marked by the attendance of leading international figures including health ministers from different member countries of the International Hospital Federation in addition to CEOs and Directors of Hospitals and Health Care Organizations. The expected positive results of this event will be of benefit to all the countries in the region especially in terms of improving and developing the health services.
“The conference will cover topics discussed in the worldwide healthcare industry, which passes over a period of social and economic transformations, such as the efficiency of public and private partnerships and the importance of sustainable management actions.” Continued Dr. Abrahao
The 37th edition of the World Hospital Congress will be marked by the attendance of leading international figures including health ministers from different member countries of the International Hospital Federation in addition to CEOs and Directors of Hospitals and Health Care Organizations. The expected positive results of this event will be of benefit to all the countries in the region especially in terms of improving and developing the health services.
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