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Welcome to our global community committed to revolutionizing healthcare through proactive health promotion. With nearly 600 healthcare institutions spanning the globe, our network empowers hospitals, health services, and organizations to prioritize prevention, treatment, and holistic rehabilitation.

Why Join Us?

  • Connect with like-minded professionals and organizations passionate about health promotion.
  • Gain access to evidence-based resources and tools to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
  • Embrace health-oriented strategies to elevate healthcare effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Join hands with us to shape a healthier future for all.

If your hospital or healthcare service is dedicated to making a real impact and cultivating a health-promoting culture within your organization, we invite you to join our global community and ignite positive change! The International Network of Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Services (HPH) provides tailored membership levels to meet the specific needs of organizations in your country.

HPH Launches New Massive Open Online Course on Health Promotion

The International Network of Health Promoting Hospitals & Health Services (HPH) is launching its new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), “Principles and Practices of Health Promotion in Hospitals and Health Services,” on 14 October 2026.

The free online course is designed for health professionals, managers and anyone interested in making health promotion a stronger part of everyday healthcare. Drawing on the knowledge and experience of the international HPH community, the course provides practical knowledge, evidence and tools to help create healthier healthcare settings for patients, staff and communities.

7 modules – from knowledge to practice

Across 7 modules and 7 live webinars, supported by a dedicated e-learning platform, participants will learn from international HPH experts and explore topics including workforce health, behaviour change, health literacy, equity and diversity, age-friendly care, climate impact and health-promoting environments. The course also looks at how health promotion can be embedded into organisational structures and sustained in practice.

Learn flexibly – and connect with international experts

Participants can learn at their own pace using online learning materials and recorded content on the Moodle platform, while the live webinar series provides opportunities to learn from international experts and connect with the HPH community.

The course is delivered in English, is free of charge, and participants who complete the course and final assessment will receive a certificate of completion.

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HPH Future Leaders Advisory Board

The International Network of Health Promoting Hospitals (HPH) is excited to announce the launch of our Future Leaders Advisory Board! This team of young professionals is dedicated to driving innovation and shaping the strategic direction of the HPH Network. Discover the visionaries leading us into the future!

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HPH Launches New Massive Open Online Course on Health Promotion

22. September 2026

The International Network of Health Promoting Hospitals & Health Services (HPH) is launching its new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), “Principles and Practices of Health Promotion in Hospitals and Health Services,” on 14 October 2026. The free online course is...

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31st International Conference on Health Promoting Hospitals

24. June 2026

The 31st International Conference on Health Promoting Hospitals took place in Malmö, Sweden, from 20–22 May 2026 under the theme “Creating Sustainable Healthcare Systems to Promote Health, Equity and Resilience in Times of Global Crises.” Marking the 40th anniversary...

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