The Department of Health will host the 40th IHF World Hospital Congress, to be held in Durban South Africa, from 30 October - 3 November 2016.

The Congress provides a unique global forum where multidisciplinary exchange of knowledge, expertise and experiences in health sector management and service delivery is facilitated.  It is a one-stop shop for the healthcare professional seeking the opportunity/environment in which to engage in a 360 degree learning and knowledge-sharing experience among peers.

Leaders of key national and international hospital and healthcare organisations, drivers of healthcare policy, management, financial trends and solutions gathered to engage in constructive dialogue on best practices in leadership in hospital and healthcare management and delivery of services.

The theme for the event is "Addressing the Challenge of Patient-centred Care and Safety, as theme".