48th ISMH World Congress

Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the 48th ISMH World Congress, which will be held from 13 to 16 May in Banja Koviljača, Serbia. The ISMH World Congress is one of the most important international scientific meetings in the field of balneology, medical hydrology and climatology. The 48th congress will bring together clinicians, researchers, academics, and health professionals from around the world to exchange knowledge, present current research, and discuss future directions in medical hydrology and spa medicine.

We are pleased to announce that participants from 27 countries have already registered, confirming the strong international interest and global relevance of this Congress.

The Congress will cover a broad range of multidisciplinary topics, including:
- Pain management and healthy aging
- Balneotherapy in musculoskeletal, neurological, dermatological, metabolic, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases
- Post-COVID rehabilitation and recovery
- Integrative and complementary medicine
- Balneotherapy in pediatrics
- Peloid therapy and thalassotherapy
- Health resort management and economics
- The Global H₂S Initiative

The scientific program will feature plenary lectures by internationally recognized invited speakers, oral and poster presentations, and thematic sessions designed to encourage discussion and international collaboration.

The Congress will take place in Banja Koviljača, one of the oldest and most renowned spa towns in Serbia, in Southeast Europe, known for its long tradition in medical hydrology and rehabilitation medicine. Scientific and official events will be held at several venues within walking distance, including the historic Kur-Salon, Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital and nearby congress and hotel facilities within the spa complex.
Banja Koviljača is easily accessible via Belgrade Nikola Tesla International Airport (BEG), approximately 120 km away (70 minute-drive), with organized transfers available. An alternative option is Tuzla International Airport (TZL), located about 60 km from the venue.

Registration and Participation

The Congress is open to ISMH members and non-members, and we warmly welcome physicians, researchers, health professionals, and students with an interest in balneology and related disciplines.

Please note that early bird registration is available until February 1st 2026, offering reduced registration fees. We encourage interested participants to register early.

Further information regarding registration, abstract submission, accommodation, and official deadlines is available at ismh@balneologija.rs and www.balneologija.rs/ismh.html . We kindly invite you to follow our upcoming communications and to share this invitation with colleagues who may be interested. We also invite you to visit http://www.ismh-direct.net/info.aspx?sp=1 for more information regarding the Association, the work that they do and memberships.

We look forward to welcoming you to Serbia in May.

More details on the website: https://www.balneologija.rs/ismh.html