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

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

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"
Dear IFHE Members, Friends, and Colleagues,

As the year comes to a close, I find myself writing this Christmas letter with a deep sense of gratitude and reflection. This marks my final Christmas message as the General Secretary of the International Federation of Healthcare Engineering (IFHE), a position that has brought me immense joy, challenges, and fulfillment over the years.
Winners of the Inaugural Carbon Challenge

The International Federation of Healthcare Engineering (IFHE) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Global Carbon Challenge, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions across healthcare facilities worldwide.
WHO reaches out to us once again

The WHO’s Western Pacific Region has asked IFHE to work with them to develop a tool to prescribe the right interventions. As you know, the Island Nations are the first to be feeling the overwhelming impact of the changing climate, as they literally sink under the rising seas. Their need is urgent.