From 10 to 13 November 2025, the 48th World Hospital Congress (WHC), organised by the International Hospital Federation (IHF), will take place in Geneva at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG) on the theme of Global learning, local action for every patient.
The Geneva University Hospital (HUG) are actively involved in its organisation, alongside the Canton of Geneva and with the support of H+.
This congress brings together hospital managers and healthcare system executives from around the world. 1,500 participants from more than 90 countries are expected to attend.
In order to present the WHC, the IHF and the HUG are pleased to invite you to a press conference :
Monday 3 November 2025 at 12.30 p.m.
HUG – Cluse-Roseraie
Prévost Building – 3rd floor – Jura wing
Room 7A-3-797 – Division of ORL
Videoconference: see below
Speakers:
- Mr Ron Lavater, CEO of the International Hospital Federation (in English)
- Mr Robert Mardini, General Director of the HUG (in French)
- Prof. Manuela Eicher, Director of the University Institute for Training and Research in Nursing (IUFRS) (in French)
- Mrs Anne Buetikofer, Director of H+ Swiss Hospitals (via videoconference) (in French)
- Mr Pierre Maudet, State Councillor in charge of the Department of Health and Mobility (in French)
You can also follow the press conference via videoconference:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzAzNWIwZTctY2VmMi00OTVkLTk0YzAtNGIxNTA3MWZiNGYz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ff7e4b4e-9fe2-4485-a2f7-99690d1a8404%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220610236a-5d9c-4045-bfcb-8e9ad5c31e74%22%7d
- Meeting number : 351 431 363 156 8
- Secret code: t9Qn3Qg6
Journalists following the conference online will be able to ask questions in writing during the press conference.