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About The Event:WUWHS 2026

date time icon23rd - 27th SEPTEMBER 2026 KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA

Welcome to the World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) Congress 2026, taking place from 23 - 27 September 2026 at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This global event, organized by the WUWHS Association, is dedicated to advancing patient-centered care through international collaboration in wound healing clinical practice, education, research, and delivery of wound care. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, participate in innovative sessions, and explore groundbreaking research aimed at improving outcomes for patients with acute and chronic skin wounds. Join us in Kuala Lumpur for an unparalleled experience that fosters global cooperation and enhances the future of wound healing.

WUWHS Global Wound Care Journal

The Global Wound Care Journal (GWCJ) is the official publication of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies. It is a biannual open access journal distinctively placed to explore all aspects of global wound management. It encompasses all aspects of assessment, prevention and management of wounds. All papers are double blind reviewed with a final decision regarding publication approximately 10 weeks following submission with on line publication ahead of print within 12 weeks of acceptance. Print versions will be available at the WUWHS conference.

Submission is free of charge. The journal particularly welcomes papers from Low Middle Income countries. We aim to encourage new authors additionally to well-established contributors to the wound care speciality.

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