Congratulations to all GOLD Forum members 2026
A special highlight of the GNTH conference was the GNTH Gold Forum, where healthcare institutions were recognised for their ongoing commitment to tobacco- and nicotine-free healthcare services.
GOLD Forum Members 2026 – Asia (Taiwan)
- China Medical University Hospital
- Chi Mei Medical Center
- Chi Mei Liouying Hospital
- Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital
- Taipei City Hospital, Zhongxing Branch
- Hsinchu Cathay General Hospital
New GOLD Forum Members 2026 – Europe
Ireland
- An Draíochtan, HSE Disability
Spain – Catalonia
- CLÍNICA SANT JOSEP
- Hospital de Palamós – SSIBE
- Fundació Hospitalàries Sant Boi
Spain – Basque Country
- OSI Bilbao Basurto
Congratulations to all new GOLD Forum members.
The Global Network for Tobacco Free Healthcare Services (GNTH) warmly invites healthcare institutions and organizations worldwide to participate in the next GOLD Forum Process.
The Global Network hosted 2 support Kick off meetings
- June 15, 2026 at 10 AM CEST and July 6, 2026 at 10 AM CEST
Gold Process Expression of interest:
Gold Forum Event Springtime 2027
Photo: Werner Rolli
11th European Conference on Tobacco Control 2026
The 11th European Conference on Tobacco Control (ENSP–ECTC) will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 4–6 November 2026.
Organised by the European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention (ENSP) in partnership with the Turkish Green Crescent (Yeşilay), the conference will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators, civil society representatives and international experts.
A key focus of this year’s conference will be the rapidly changing tobacco and nicotine landscape, including the growing use of new nicotine products and their appeal to children and young people.
The conference provides an important opportunity to share research, experiences, successful interventions and innovative approaches, while strengthening international exchange and cooperation in tobacco and nicotine prevention and control.
GNTH members and colleagues from across our international network are warmly encouraged to participate and submit abstracts.
Abstracts should preferably be submitted before mid-September 2026.
We look forward to seeing many colleagues from the GNTH network in Istanbul!
More information, registration and abstract submission:
to register for the Conference and submit their abstracts as soon as possible
GNTH is Conference partner
WHO World No Tobacco Day Award 2026
The Global Network for Tobacco Free Healthcare Services (GNTH) warmly congratulates all recipients of the WHO World No Tobacco Day Award 2026.
Among the awardees is Susann Koalick, GNTH Board Member and President of the Forum for Nicotine Prevention and Counselling Switzerland (FNBS Switzerland), who was honored in Madrid for her longstanding commitment to nicotine prevention, counselling, and health promotion.
The award ceremony took place during the WNTD Workshop “Promoting a healthier, tobacco-free future in Europe”, together with other European awardees and public health professionals working in tobacco and nicotine prevention.
The workshop focused on current challenges in tobacco and nicotine prevention in Europe, particularly the targeted marketing of new nicotine products to children and adolescents through flavors, social media, product design, and industry marketing strategies. Discussions also addressed product regulation, advertising, and international prevention strategies.
The workshop provided an important platform for professional exchange, international collaboration, and strengthening a healthier and nicotine-free future in Europe.
Laura Anton, GNTH Board Member, accompanied Susann Koalick as representative of the Global Network for Tobacco Free Healthcare Services (GNTH).
Photo: Werner Rolli
