GNTH Hybrid Workshop “Gold meets Gold” in Gdańsk successfully held
On 29 September 2025, the international GNTH Hybrid Workshop “Gold meets Gold” took place at the University Clinical Center in Gdańsk. Experts from across Europe and Asia shared best practices in tobacco and nicotine prevention in healthcare.
The program featured inspiring keynote presentations, practical insights from Gold-certified hospitals, and discussions on the Bronze–Silver–Gold certification process. Networking opportunities, interactive exchanges, and an optional clinic tour rounded off the event.
The workshop provided strong impulses and new collaborations – an important step towards tobacco-free and health-promoting healthcare services worldwide.
GNTH Hybrid Workshop – Summary & Key Messages (PDF)
presentations:
- Taiwan Gold Forum process Experience
- Austria Healthcare Facility Josefhof Gold Forum Member
- Czech Republic Military University Hospital, Prague Gold Forum Member
- Japan Nishiyodo Hospital, Osaka Gold Forum Member
- Catalan Gold Forum process experience
- Bronze, Silver, Gold: GNTH Certifcation process
- Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis
- Poland: Tobacco Cessation in Practice
GLOBAL NETWORK CONFERENCE & GOLD FORUM EVENT 2025
On June 26th, 2025, the Global Network for Tobacco-Free Healthcare Services (GNTH) successfully hosted its annual Global Network Conference in Dublin – both on-site and online.
We extend our heartfelt thanks for the inspiring contributions from our speakers and the engaged exchange across our international network.
A true highlight of the event was the Gold Forum Ceremony, celebrating and honoring 12 outstanding institutions from Europe and Taiwan for their continued commitment to tobacco-free healthcare services.
With contributions from:
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Worldcafé with: Julia Lange, Laura Anton, Susann Koalick
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Moderation by Doris Sager
A warm thank-you to all participants, moderators, coordinators, jury members, and Gold Forum members – your dedication continues to drive the movement for tobacco-free healthcare forward every day!
A special thank-you to our colleagues from the GNTH Ireland Network for hosting this wonderful event:
Martina Blake, National Lead, HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme
and Edward Murphy, Manager, HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme, Health & Wellbeing Strategy and Research.
Join the GOLD Process – Become Part of the GOLD Forum Member 2026
We warmly invite all interested healthcare institutions and partner organizations to take part in the new GOLD Process!
All information as well as the required forms can be found on the GOLD Forum website under “GOLD Process”. Should you have any questions, we will be glad to assist.
GOLD Process Application Portal
GOLD Process Expression of Interest
Why participate?
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Visibility & Recognition: Successful institutions are internationally acknowledged as leaders in tobacco-free healthcare.
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Quality Development: The process systematically supports continuous improvement in tobacco dependence treatment and prevention.
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Networking & Exchange: New members benefit from international exchange and collaboration within the GOLD Forum
