ISQua’s 42nd International Conference to be held in Dublin in 2026 in partnership with the Department of Health and the HSE.

The International Society for Health Care (ISQua), a global leader in quality and safety in health care, is thrilled to announce that their 42nd International Healthcare Conference in 2026 will be hosted in the vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland. This prestigious event, scheduled to take place in September 2026, will be held in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE) of Ireland.

The International Society for Health Care (ISQua), a global leader in quality and safety in health care, is thrilled to announce that their 42nd International Healthcare Conference in 2026 will be hosted in the vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland. This prestigious event, scheduled to take place in September 2026, will be held in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE) of Ireland.

The conference promises to be a landmark gathering of healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts from around the world. Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage in discussions, share cutting-edge research, and explore innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges facing the global healthcare landscape.

The choice of Dublin as the host city reflects our commitment to creating a dynamic and inclusive platform that fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange. Dublin, renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, and warm hospitality, provides an ideal backdrop for the exchange of ideas and the forging of new partnerships. ISQua’s 26th (2009) and 17th (2000) Conferences were previously held in Dublin. These conferences were immensely successful, and we look forward to repeating this success in 2026. 

“We are excited to bring the ISQua conference to our home base in 2026. Looking forward to the annual opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends. It will be our turn to share Dublin’s charm with guests from all over the world – whether it’s a return or a first visit, you’re most welcome. I am sure you will enjoy both the intense knowledge-sharing and leisure opportunities.” – Dr. Carsten Engel, ISQua CEO

“We are thrilled for our annual conference’s return to Dublin after many years. Ireland continues to be a supportive host for ISQua as a society and its members. We anticipate that all delegates will enjoy the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences, contributing to the enhancement of global population health in a delightful atmosphere. Attendees are sure to leave with a highly satisfying and enriching experience.” Ezequiel Garcia Elorrio, ISQua President

The Department of Health and HSE have expressed their enthusiasm and commitment to supporting this event. Their partnership underscores the significance of addressing current healthcare challenges and working collaboratively to improve the overall health and well-being of communities worldwide.

“Ireland is proud to announce its successful bid to host the prestigious International Society for Quality in Health Care Conference in 2026. This achievement underlines Ireland’s commitment to excellence in healthcare and positions the country as a leader in fostering advancements and innovation in the healthcare sector. The conference scheduled for 2026 will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers from around the globe to exchange ideas, share best practices and explore the latest developments in quality healthcare delivery.

The selection of Ireland as the conference host reflects the country’s strong reputation for healthcare excellence, research, and its commitment to continuous improvement”. – Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health

“The HSE are truly delighted to welcome and support ISQua’s international healthcare conference to Dublin, Ireland in 2026. We are fully committed to working collaboratively with international healthcare partners in developing innovative methods to address current healthcare challenges. The HSE will work in partnership with ISQua to drive quality, safety and patient centred care in Ireland and will use the conference as an opportunity to showcase the developments that have been made in the Irish context to increase quality patient safety while also learning from international partners”. – Dr Orla Healy, HSE National Clinical Director of Quality and Patient Safety

“We are delighted to have been chosen as the host for this prestigious conference with the International Society for Quality in Health Care in 2026. Ireland’s healthcare system has continuously demonstrated a dedication to quality patient-centred care, and we look forward to sharing our achievements while learning from the experiences of our international colleagues at the ISQua Conference in Dublin in 2026”. – Rachel Kenna, Chief Nursing Officer

Key highlights of the conference include:

1. Plenary Sessions: Engaging talks by renowned speakers addressing critical issues in healthcare.

2. Panel Discussions: In-depth conversations on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry.

3. Workshops and Training Sessions: Hands-on learning experiences facilitated by experts.

4. Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals from diverse backgrounds and build valuable relationships.

About ISQua

 

Established in 1985, the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) is a member-based, not-for-profit organisation committed to advancing global healthcare quality and safety through collaboration. Our mission to inspire and drive improvement in healthcare safety and quality worldwide. This goal is pursued through education, knowledge sharing, external evaluation, and support for health systems.

ISQua fosters a global community of dedicated healthcare professionals with a singular goal: safer healthcare. Our extensive network of healthcare professionals’ spans over 70 countries and 6 continents, all working towards continuous quality improvement.

To learn more about ISQua and our international conferences, please visit https://isqua.org/events.html.

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The Department of Health and The National Patient Safety Office

The Department of Health’s mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Ireland by supporting them to live healthy lives, focussing on delivering high quality and safe health and social care and ensuring the best value from health service resources.

The National Patient Safety Office was launched in December 2016. Located in the Department of Health, the NPSO oversees a programme of patient safety measures and engages with the HSE, Health Information Quality Authority (HIQA) and health professional regulatory bodies on patient safety and quality issues. Current work areas cover patient safety, quality, and care experience as well as a legislative programme. Policy workstreams includes clinical effectiveness, open disclosure, patient safety advocacy, and the use of data and health information for patient safety. The office also covers policy on antimicrobial resistance.  

The Health Service Executive

The Health Service Executive (HSE)is a large organisation of over 100,000 people, whose job is to run all of the public health services in Ireland. The HSE manages services through a structure designed to put patients and clients at the centre of the organisation.

The HSE Code of Governance (PDF) provides an overview of the principles, policies, procedures and guidelines by which the HSE directs and controls its functions and manages its business, it is intended to guide the Directorate, leadership Team and all those working within the HSE and the agencies funded by the HSE, in performing their duties to the highest standards of accountability, integrity and propriety.  

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She aims to identify gaps and develop tailored interventions that address specific contexts rather than applying general solutions. Engaging with diverse professionals and perspectives during this educational journey will expand the application of these concepts across different cultural settings.

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Elom Otchi

Elom is passionate about improving quality of care and patient safety outcomes.

In view of this, he has had the opportunity to work in various capacities with various organisations including AfIHQSA, WHO, UNICEF and others undertaking research, supporting the development of national quality policies and strategies, facilitating the establishment of quality governance systems across all the levels of the health sector and building capacity of national and sub-national quality leads/teams to institutionalize the practice of quality and patient safety across the continent.

He has also worked extensively across all levels of care in the health sector of Ghana, including leading the Quality & Patient Safety program in its largest teaching hospital.

I would like to use this Fellowship as a learning platform and an opportunity to acquire the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to complement ongoing efforts by like-minded individuals and organizations to continuously advance improve the quality and patient safety in Ghana and the continent.

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Stephen Taiye Balogun

Stephen is a Senior Programme Officer at the Institute of Human Virology in Nigeria as well as Country Representative for Health Information for All (HIFA).

Stephen plans to use this opportunity to maximise his impact by championing the cause of patient safety and quality in Nigeria and across Africa.

Stephen says "Quality and safety is a major wheel through which universal healthcare coverage can be achieved. The goal is to be a bridge in the gap between the International Quality Improvement and Patient Safety community and my country to ensure rapid spread, adoption, implementation and practice."

We are looking forward to working with both Stephen and our 2020 winner Rhoda Kalondu over the next year.

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Dr Rhoda Kalondu

Rhoda is the Head of the Patient Safety Unit at Kenyatta Hospital in Nairobi and wants to use this Fellowship to learn how to establish a culture of safety and develop systems for assessment and analysis at her institution, and more widely. As well as this, Rhoda intends to develop and execute an intervention to improve patient safety in Kenyatta National Hospital.

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Dr Subhrojyoti Bhowmick

I am an MBBS graduate from Calcutta University with a Gold Medal in Gynecology & Obstetrics.

I have completed M.D in Pharmacology from IPGME& R, Kolkata and have over 12 years of experience in the field of Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance and Medication management in Hospitals.

I have completed certification in Clinical Research Administration & Project Management from Stanford University, USA and in Patient Safety from Johns Hopkins University, USA.

I am an Assessor for National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Health care providers (NABH), India assessing hospitals for medication safety and clinical quality standards and NABH Assessor for Ethics Committee Accreditation program in India as well.

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