International Hospital Federation and Santa Fe Foundation visit Cartagena

Last Friday, Ronald Lavater, CEO of the International Hospital Federation (IHF); and Henry Gallardo Lozano, general director of the Santa Fe Foundation of Bogotá, held a meeting with several officials from the Mayor's Office of Cartagena to review the state of the city's health system and identify possible alliances.

International Hospital Federation and Santa Fe Foundation visit Cartagena

TL;DR

  • Ronald Lavater (IHF CEO) and Henry Gallardo Lozano (Santa Fe Foundation Director) met with Cartagena city officials.
  • The meeting aimed to review Cartagena's health system and identify potential alliances.
  • Key areas for collaboration include service delivery, public health, training, and research.
  • Cartagena is considering hosting the IHF board in 2027 to build international health connections.
  • The IHF unites health institutions from 25 countries to promote knowledge and standards in hospital management.