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IHF technical visit to Rio de Janeiro


The General Director of the International Hospital Federation (IHF), Eric de Roodenbeke, and the Events and Projects Manager, Dwight Moe, flew down to Rio de Janeiro at the end of October, for an inspection visit to the official hotel of the 36th World Hospital Congress and to follow the preparations for the event.

The IHF directors, escorted by the CNS and HOSPITALAR teams, paid visits to the installations of the Hotel Windsor Barra, recently elected the best hotel in Brazil for events and conventions. Both executives also participated in several meetings with the IHF Rio 2009 organizing teams, to discuss details of the scientific and social programs, reception and handling structure, as well as logistics and promotion.

This official event of the IHF is held every two years. The 36th World Hospital Congress will be held from November 10th to 12th 2009, in Rio de Janeiro, in a joint endeavor of the IHF - International Hospital Federation; CNS – National Health Confederation-Brazil and HOSPITALAR Fair + Forum.