BREATH AND CHANGE – BREATHE FOR CHANGE
The world around us is changing.
How important it is to have endurance in the field of nicotine prevention—and to have the courage to explore new paths—became clearly visible. The value of being connected, learning from one another, and contributing with heart, passion, and dedication was truly tangible throughout the 11th Nicotine Conference at Clinic Barmelweid, Member FNBS/GNTH Switzerland held under the theme:
BREATH AND CHANGE – BREATHE FOR CHANGE
International guests were also in attendance, including José Luis Castro, WHO Director-General Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases, and Cornel Radu-Loghin, Secretary General of ENSP (Belgium).
Experts from the GNTH networks were also present, including colleagues from Austria such as Claudia Kurat, Waltraud Posch, and Ulrike Auer Nimmrichter, as well as distinguished guests including Laura Anton and Łukasz Balwicki (dr hab., prof. uczelni).
Global Network Conference 2026
The Global Network Conference 2026 will take place on 20 May 2026 in Malmö (hybrid).
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This event serves as the Pre-Conference to the 31st International HPH Conference (20–22 May 2026).
Reviewing the GNTH Standards – a shared journey
The hybrid international meeting on the review of the GNTH Standards marked an important milestone in this ongoing process. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the workshop on March 23 2026.
Hosted by Forum Nikotinprävention und Beratung Schweiz (FNBS) / Global Network for Tobacco-Free Healthcare Services (GNTH) Switzerland, and led by Laura Anton and Susann Koalick, the session brought together valuable perspectives from across countries and GNTH networks.
This review process is more than an update – it is a collaborative journey to ensure that the GNTH Standards remain relevant, impactful, and aligned with current challenges in nicotine prevention and health promotion.
Your input will directly shape the next steps.
Grateful for this strong collaboration – and excited to continue this journey together.
