Teresa Magalhães, a faculty member at the NOVA National School of Public Health (NOVA NSPH) and coordinator of the Specialisation Course in Hospital Administration (CEAH), has been elected as a member of the Governing Council of the International Hospital Federation (IHF) for a three-year term, which will extend until 2028.
The appointment was officially announced during the 2025 IHF Congress, following a nomination by the Portuguese Association for Hospital Development. The Governing Council comprises 25 elected members and meets regularly to ensure the strategic oversight of the Federation, monitoring its priorities, programmes, and global positioning in line with the guidance set by the General Assembly.
The International Hospital Federation is an international organisation that brings together hospital associations, policymakers, health leaders, and institutions from around the world, playing a central role in promoting more resilient, efficient, and people-centred health systems. Teresa Magalhães’ election to this body reinforces the international recognition of NOVA NSPH and its expertise in hospital administration, health governance, and the training of leaders in the sector.
Within the Governing Council, Teresa Magalhães will contribute to the definition of the IHF’s strategic directions, bringing an evidence-based perspective grounded in academic experience and the integration of public policy, management, and organisational practice in health to the international debate. Her participation will also strengthen the connection between the Portuguese context and the global challenges faced by health systems, promoting the exchange of knowledge and best practices.
For NOVA NSPH, this election represents recognition of the work carried out in advanced training in hospital administration and public health, as well as the School’s role in empowering professionals and leaders with national and international impact. The presence of a NOVA NSPH faculty member in a strategic IHF body further enhances the international projection of our institution and our contribution to the global discussion on the organisation and governance of health systems.
