World Hospital Congress opened at DWTC

The 45th World Hospital Congress that will discuss solutions to overcome global health challenges and look at new prospects for cooperation among all participants opened at Dubai World Trade Centre on Wednesday.

The International Hospital Federation’s 45th World Hospital Congress is held under the theme Global Learnings, Local Actions: Sustainable Healthcare, features over 30 plenary and parallel sessions with more than 150 renowned speakers, 150 poster presentations and over 13 industry exhibitors.

Highlighting the capabilities of Dubai and the UAE, Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), said that organising and hosting such a conference reflects the country's potential as an international hub for healthcare services.

Deborah J. Bowen, President of IHF; President and CEO of the American College of Healthcare Executives, stated: “When we come together in Dubai, our conversation will focus on driving solutions and extending the reach and impact of our work into the future."

The first day highlighted many important topics that discuss the latest global developments related to healthcare challenges faced by hospitals around the world, better application practices, innovations, smart solutions, and digital technology in the health sector, in addition to methods in providing sustainable health services to members of society and ensuring the service continuity during and after a crisis.