Welcome to IFHE

The International Federation of Healthcare Engineering (IFHE) is a non-profit, non-governmental body established in 1970 to enable national engineering professional organizations to join in a world-wide federation. 

Objectives

To promote, develop and disseminate hospital engineering technology.
To compare international experience.
To offer collaboration with other international organisations.

Events calendar

KEEP US UPDATED!

IFHE members are invited to submit information regarding forthcoming events for publication.
See calendar...

News

IFHE Newsletter - April 2025

"With the scars of COVID-19 still very visible, our industry continues to face new challenges globally. In Mexico, our past president Steve Rees, along with our current vice president Walt Vernon and the Executive Committee (ExCo), embarked on a journey to strategically position IFHE to address these challenges."
Council meeting in Antwerp - info and document pack

Please check out documents and the latest info for the upcoming meeting.
Call for papers - IFHE Digest 2026

- Health Services around the world continue to struggle. Coming out of the pandemic and striving for Net Zero all present challenges. I am sure many of you have interesting experiences that colleagues would like to hear about.
IFHE Digest 2025

The 2025 edition of the IFHE Digest is now available - providing a global insight into the field of healthcare engineering and facilities management.
IFHE Newsletter December 2024

"I am thrilled to take up my position as President of the Federation and extend my heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing President, Steve Rees, for the sterling work he and the Executive Committee (ExCo) have accomplished over the past two years"
Christmas message from the IFHE President

"Let 2025 be different, let us work together on making meaningful change wherever we find ourselves"