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
Seasons greetings from IFHE
President Kevin D Poggenpoel and former General Secretary Gunnar Baekken reflects on the year that has come to an end - and share their outlook for 2026.
IFHE Newsletter - December 2025
"A highly successful Extra-ordinary Council Meeting was held via Zoom on December 18th, 2025, with 20 member countries voting in favour of adopting an ambitious and forward‑looking Work Plan for 2026"
Webinar: Getting Ahead of the Curve
Healthcare engineers: refrigerant policy and technology are shifting quickly. On January 14, 2026, join IFHE’s webinar, “Getting Ahead of the Curve: Managing Refrigerants for Compliance and Operational Savings in Healthcare Facilities.”
Christmas greetings from the President
"Last year in my Christmas letter I tried to emphasize the importance of work/life balance, and the impact technology is having on our lives..."
Council meeting
As agreed at the meeting held with Council on 17th November, the IFHE Executive Committee provides this agenda for an extra-ordinary Council meeting, which will be held on 18 December via Zoom.
IFHE 2026 in New Orleans
We are thrilled to host the 29th IFHE World Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, from October 7.–20. 2026.