ICOH 2024: the 34th International Occupational Health Congress scheduled from April 28 to May 3, 2024 in Marrakech

This global event is organized by the Moroccan Occupational Health Association (MOHA), the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Hassan II University of Casablanca, as well as its Occupational Health Unit, in collaboration with the International Commission on Occupational Health (CIST) (ICOH), founded in 1906, is the oldest scientific association in the field of occupational health and safety. In 2022, it had around 2,000 members, 24 supporting members (institutes) and 24 affiliated members (professional associations) representing more than 100 countries around the world. ICOH is an NGO recognized by the United Nations and maintains close working relationships with the International Labor Organization and the World Health Organization. Scheduled from April 28 to May 3, 2024, at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, under the theme “Improving research and practices in occupational health. Filling the gaps!”, this congress represents an exceptional and unprecedented meeting in Morocco. It positions itself as a major event on the global scene for health, safety and well-being at work. Bringing together more than 2,500 participants for six days, including business professionals, researchers, academicians, policy makers, preventionists and representatives of international organizations from around the world, ICOH 2024 will provide a unique platform to discuss, exchange and share points of view, ideas and good practices in order to advance research, policies and interventions. Read also: Precariousness: more than 75% of private sector workers in a volatile situation The program includes more than 1,800 scientific contributions from 88 countries, reflecting the diversity and depth of anticipated contributions. The first Introductory Conference will mark the start of this important event, in synchronization with the World Day for Health and Safety at Work. ICOH 2024 will be an exclusive showcase of innovation and progress in the field. Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a captivating experience with over 350 hours of diverse content, including 196 special and side sessions, 10 plenary sessions highlighting key trends, 12 captivating visual sessions, and 32 semi-plenary sessions exploring in-depth topics, as well as an exhibition space where 100 prestigious exhibitors will be present. In addition, the 100 scheduled symposia, workshops and meetings will provide spaces for collaboration, exchange of ideas and creation of synergies. This large-scale global event promises to be a dynamic and enriching global gathering, bringing together internationally renowned experts to discuss, share and influence the future of occupational health. Professor Abdeljalil El Kholti, President of ICOH2024, President of MOHA and Head of the Occupational Health Unit, declared: “This edition of ICOH is of particular importance for Morocco, in alignment with the High Royal Guidelines relating to the royal project of the generalization of social protection for the benefit of all Moroccans, the overhaul of the national health system, and the remarkable development of health and safety at work over the last two decades. Promoting the prevention of occupational risks would be an additional asset to contribute to the virtuous health cycle and promote better health for Moroccans.” Professor Seong Kyu Kang, President of ICOH, added: “As President of ICOH, I am honored to participate in this premier event. ICOH 2024 is a unique opportunity to bring together experts from around the world to share their knowledge and experiences. We look forward to collaborating with our Moroccan colleagues to promote best practices in occupational health and contribute to a safer and healthier professional future for all.” ICOH 2024 thus intervenes in a crucial national context, highlighting the importance of preventing occupational risks as part of positive developments in health and safety at work in Morocco.

source: maroc-diplomatique.net