# SNOMED International Announcements & News **URL:** https://forums.snomed.org/c/company-news/12.md [Latest](https://forums.snomed.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.snomed.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.snomed.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the SNOMED International Announcements & News category](https://forums.snomed.org/t/about-the-snomed-international-announcements-news-category/48)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.snomed.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/about-the-snomed-international-announcements-news-category/48 "2025-01-31T15:49:19Z")
What’s new at SNOMED International --- ## [July 2026 SNOMED CT Orphanet Map package PRODUCTION release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/july-2026-snomed-ct-orphanet-map-package-production-release-available/1634)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/july-2026-snomed-ct-orphanet-map-package-production-release-available/1634 "2026-09-25T15:45:14Z")
Dear all, The 2026 Production release of the SNOMED CT Orphanet Map package is now available from the MLDS distribution site. This release is dependent upon, and should therefore be consumed in conjunction with the July… --- ## [July 2026 SNOMED CT® International Patient Set (IPS) RF2 refset package Production release](https://forums.snomed.org/t/july-2026-snomed-ct-international-patient-set-ips-rf2-refset-package-production-release/1633)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/july-2026-snomed-ct-international-patient-set-ips-rf2-refset-package-production-release/1633 "2026-09-25T15:16:04Z")
Dear all, The Production release of the July 2026 SNOMED CT® International Patient Set (IPS) RF2 refset package is now available, from the MLDS distribution site. All files distributed are available from the "July 2026… --- ## [July 2026 SNOMED CT General Dentistry Diagnostic refset package Production release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/july-2026-snomed-ct-general-dentistry-diagnostic-refset-package-production-release-available/1631)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/july-2026-snomed-ct-general-dentistry-diagnostic-refset-package-production-release-available/1631 "2026-09-25T13:06:43Z")
Dear all, The Production release of the July 2026 SNOMED CT® General Dentistry Diagnostic refset package is now available, from the MLDS distribution site. All files distributed are available from the “July 2026 v1.0” … --- ## [July 2026 SNOMED CT Odontogram refset package Production release now available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/july-2026-snomed-ct-odontogram-refset-package-production-release-now-available/1626)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/july-2026-snomed-ct-odontogram-refset-package-production-release-now-available/1626 "2026-09-25T10:26:32Z")
Dear all, The Production release of the July 2026 SNOMED CT® Odontogram refset package is now available, from the MLDS distribution site. All files distributed are available from the “July 2026 v1.0” version in the “SN… --- ## [September 2026 Veterinary Extension to SNOMED CT package PRODUCTION release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/september-2026-veterinary-extension-to-snomed-ct-package-production-release-available/1625)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/september-2026-veterinary-extension-to-snomed-ct-package-production-release-available/1625 "2026-09-25T08:29:23Z")
Dear all, The September 2026 Production release of the Veterinary Extension to SNOMED CT package is now available from the MLDS distribution site. This version of the product is dependent upon (and should therefore be c… --- ## [Inside Australia’s 20-Year Interoperability Journey with SNOMED CT](https://forums.snomed.org/t/inside-australia-s-20-year-interoperability-journey-with-snomed-ct/1591)
**Author:** [@ksibley](https://forums.snomed.org/u/ksibley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/inside-australia-s-20-year-interoperability-journey-with-snomed-ct/1591 "2026-09-10T12:46:44Z")
Grab your headset! SNOMED International has released a new episode of Coded Conversations: Inside Australia’s 20-Year Interoperability Journey with SNOMED CT. The podcast features Peter O’Halloran, Chief Digital Offi… --- ## [September 2026 SNOMED CT International Edition release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/september-2026-snomed-ct-international-edition-release-available/1564)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/september-2026-snomed-ct-international-edition-release-available/1564 "2026-09-01T13:27:15Z")
Dear all, The Production release of the September 2026 SNOMED CT® International Edition is now available to all users, from the MLDS distribution site. All files distributed for the September 2026 International Edition… --- ## [New podcast: Impulsando SNOMED CT en el Mundo Hispano Parlante](https://forums.snomed.org/t/new-podcast-impulsando-snomed-ct-en-el-mundo-hispano-parlante/1540)
**Author:** [@ksibley](https://forums.snomed.org/u/ksibley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/new-podcast-impulsando-snomed-ct-en-el-mundo-hispano-parlante/1540 "2026-08-18T17:30:02Z")
SNOMED International has released its first podcast in Spanish! Featuring SNOMED International’s Victor Medina and Alejandro Lopez Osornio and guest speakers Rossana Occhiuzzi and Betania Arispe from Uruguay, the podc… --- ## [August 2026 SNOMED CT Spanish Edition Production release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/august-2026-snomed-ct-spanish-edition-production-release-available/1523)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/august-2026-snomed-ct-spanish-edition-production-release-available/1523 "2026-08-10T16:08:34Z")
Dear all, The Production release of the August 2026 SNOMED CT® Spanish Edition is now available to everyone from the MLDS distribution site. This release contains the Spanish language version of the July 2026 SNOMED CT®… --- ## [August 2026 SNOMED CT International Edition release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/august-2026-snomed-ct-international-edition-release-available/1502)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/august-2026-snomed-ct-international-edition-release-available/1502 "2026-07-31T10:52:31Z")
Dear all, The Production release of the August 2026 SNOMED CT® International Edition is now available to all users, from the MLDS distribution site. All files distributed for the August 2026 International Edition are a… --- ## [Costa Rica Joins SNOMED International, Advancing Digital Health Strategy](https://forums.snomed.org/t/costa-rica-joins-snomed-international-advancing-digital-health-strategy/1494)
**Author:** [@ksibley](https://forums.snomed.org/u/ksibley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/costa-rica-joins-snomed-international-advancing-digital-health-strategy/1494 "2026-07-28T14:31:11Z")
SNOMED International is pleased to welcome Costa Rica as its latest Member. For Costa Rica, a Central American country with a population of approximately five million people, becoming a Member of SNOMED International… --- ## [July 2026 SNOMED CT International Edition release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/july-2026-snomed-ct-international-edition-release-available/1457)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/july-2026-snomed-ct-international-edition-release-available/1457 "2026-07-01T15:31:54Z")
Dear all, The Production release of the July 2026 SNOMED CT® International Edition is now available to all users, from the MLDS distribution site. All files distributed for the July 2026 International Edition are avail… --- ## [Spanish Edition Release Frequency](https://forums.snomed.org/t/spanish-edition-release-frequency/1444)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/spanish-edition-release-frequency/1444 "2026-06-29T09:57:32Z")
Dear all After trialling the new quarterly frequency, and evaluating the initial releases, we can now confirm that the Spanish Edition has now been officially transitioned to more frequent delivery. The Spanish Edition… --- ## [Podcast: Measuring AI against SNOMED CT: Introducing the SNOMED CT AI Benchmark](https://forums.snomed.org/t/podcast-measuring-ai-against-snomed-ct-introducing-the-snomed-ct-ai-benchmark/1427)
**Author:** [@ksibley](https://forums.snomed.org/u/ksibley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/podcast-measuring-ai-against-snomed-ct-introducing-the-snomed-ct-ai-benchmark/1427 "2026-06-23T19:15:16Z")
In our latest podcast, SNOMED International Chief Digital Information Officer Rory Davidson is joined by Chris Kucharczyk of DrivenData and Will Hardman of Veratai to explore the SNOMED CT AI Benchmark and why objecti… --- ## [ADVANCED NOTICE: Increase to International Edition description lengths](https://forums.snomed.org/t/advanced-notice-increase-to-international-edition-description-lengths/1418)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/advanced-notice-increase-to-international-edition-description-lengths/1418 "2026-06-18T17:11:44Z")
Dear all The facility to incorporate a maximum length of Fully Specified Name (FSN) and Synonym beyond 255 characters to a maximum of 4096 characters, will be implemented for the July 2026 International Edition release. … --- ## [Registration & Programs: October Business Meetings and SNOMED CT Expo 2026:](https://forums.snomed.org/t/registration-programs-october-business-meetings-and-snomed-ct-expo-2026/1416)
**Author:** [@fmcbriar](https://forums.snomed.org/u/fmcbriar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/registration-programs-october-business-meetings-and-snomed-ct-expo-2026/1416 "2026-06-17T14:30:29Z")
Be part of the conversations shaping the future of global health interoperability. SNOMED International and hosting Member Australian Digital Health Agency invite you to :australia: Sydney, Australia from October 18-… --- ## [Available now: The SNOMED International April 2026 Business Meetings + SNOMED CT in Austria Day Summary](https://forums.snomed.org/t/available-now-the-snomed-international-april-2026-business-meetings-snomed-ct-in-austria-day-summary/1407)
**Author:** [@ksibley](https://forums.snomed.org/u/ksibley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/available-now-the-snomed-international-april-2026-business-meetings-snomed-ct-in-austria-day-summary/1407 "2026-06-11T13:23:21Z")
If you missed the SNOMED International April 2026 Business Meetings + SNOMED CT in Austria Day in Vienna, check out our recently published summary of the sessions and speakers who gathered to collaborate and share pro… --- ## [Exploring a move from PCOS to PMOS](https://forums.snomed.org/t/exploring-a-move-from-pcos-to-pmos/1387)
**Author:** [@ksibley](https://forums.snomed.org/u/ksibley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/exploring-a-move-from-pcos-to-pmos/1387 "2026-06-03T17:27:18Z")
In a recent Q&A blog post, SNOMED International Chief Terminologist Dr James Case discusses SNOMED International’s response to the current international efforts to rename Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common hor… --- ## [June 2026 SNOMED CT International Edition release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/june-2026-snomed-ct-international-edition-release-available/1373)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/june-2026-snomed-ct-international-edition-release-available/1373 "2026-06-01T12:16:53Z")
Dear all, The Production release of the June 2026 SNOMED CT® International Edition is now available to all users, from the MLDS distribution site. All files distributed for the June 2026 International Edition are avail… --- ## [We’re hiring a Chief Terminologist: Shape the global language of health!](https://forums.snomed.org/t/we-re-hiring-a-chief-terminologist-shape-the-global-language-of-health/1339)
**Author:** [@ksibley](https://forums.snomed.org/u/ksibley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/we-re-hiring-a-chief-terminologist-shape-the-global-language-of-health/1339 "2026-05-19T13:59:44Z")
:globe\_showing\_americas: If you are a visionary clinician-leader with a passion for terminology, review our latest job post for the role of Chief Terminologist. A remote full-time position, this role offers the opport… --- ## [Major Milestone for Africa: South Africa Adopts SNOMED CT to Drive Digital Health Transformation](https://forums.snomed.org/t/major-milestone-for-africa-south-africa-adopts-snomed-ct-to-drive-digital-health-transformation/1332)
**Author:** [@ksibley](https://forums.snomed.org/u/ksibley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/major-milestone-for-africa-south-africa-adopts-snomed-ct-to-drive-digital-health-transformation/1332 "2026-05-14T15:34:18Z")
LONDON, UK & PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – May 14, 2026 – South Africa, a country of more than 63 million, has joined SNOMED International, taking a major step forward toward realizing its digital health strategy. The de… --- ## [2025 Annual Report Captures Key Activities and Achievements](https://forums.snomed.org/t/2025-annual-report-captures-key-activities-and-achievements/1331)
**Author:** [@ksibley](https://forums.snomed.org/u/ksibley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/2025-annual-report-captures-key-activities-and-achievements/1331 "2026-05-14T13:07:46Z")
LONDON, UK – May 11, 2026 – SNOMED International has released its 2025 Annual Report, which provides a detailed account of the organization’s activities and achievements, and a view of the organization’s financial hea… --- ## [May 2026 SNOMED CT Spanish Edition Production release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/may-2026-snomed-ct-spanish-edition-production-release-available/1312)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/may-2026-snomed-ct-spanish-edition-production-release-available/1312 "2026-05-08T17:11:52Z")
Dear all, The Production release of the May 2026 SNOMED CT® Spanish Edition is now available to everyone from the MLDS distribution site. This release contains the Spanish language version of the April 2026 SNOMED CT® I… --- ## [May 2026 SNOMED CT International Edition release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/may-2026-snomed-ct-international-edition-release-available/1288)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/may-2026-snomed-ct-international-edition-release-available/1288 "2026-05-01T12:11:54Z")
Dear all, The Production release of the May 2026 SNOMED CT® International Edition is now available to all users, from the MLDS distribution site. All files distributed for the May 2026 International Edition are availab… --- ## [2026 SNOMED CT MedDRA Simple Map package PRODUCTION release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/2026-snomed-ct-meddra-simple-map-package-production-release-available/1286)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/2026-snomed-ct-meddra-simple-map-package-production-release-available/1286 "2026-04-30T16:02:41Z")
Dear all, The Production release of the SNOMED CT MedDRA Simple Map package is now available from the MLDS distribution site. This release is dependent upon, and should therefore be consumed in conjunction with the Jan… --- ## [April 2026 SNOMED CT International Edition release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/april-2026-snomed-ct-international-edition-release-available/1119)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/april-2026-snomed-ct-international-edition-release-available/1119 "2026-04-01T13:20:15Z")
Dear all, The Production release of the April 2026 SNOMED CT® International Edition is now available to all users, from the MLDS distribution site. All files distributed for the April 2026 International Edition are ava… --- ## [January 2026 SNOMED CT Nutrition Care Process Terminology (NCPT) reference set package PRODUCTION release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/january-2026-snomed-ct-nutrition-care-process-terminology-ncpt-reference-set-package-production-release-available/1117)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/january-2026-snomed-ct-nutrition-care-process-terminology-ncpt-reference-set-package-production-release-available/1117 "2026-03-31T20:24:38Z")
Dear all, The January 2026 Production release of the SNOMED CT® Nutrition Care Process Terminology (NCPT) Nutrition reference set package is now available from the MLDS distribution site. This release is dependent upon… --- ## [January 2026 SNOMED CT GP/FP Reference Sets Production release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/january-2026-snomed-ct-gp-fp-reference-sets-production-release-available/1116)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/january-2026-snomed-ct-gp-fp-reference-sets-production-release-available/1116 "2026-03-31T18:44:58Z")
Dear all, The Production release of the January 2026 SNOMED CT® General Practitioner/Family Practitioner (GP/FP) Reference Sets package is now available, from the MLDS distribution site. This package may be distributed… --- ## [January 2026 ICNP SNOMED CT Nursing Practice Refset package PRODUCTION release available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/january-2026-icnp-snomed-ct-nursing-practice-refset-package-production-release-available/1113)
**Author:** [@aatkinson](https://forums.snomed.org/u/aatkinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/january-2026-icnp-snomed-ct-nursing-practice-refset-package-production-release-available/1113 "2026-03-31T09:10:08Z")
Dear all, The 2026 Production release of the SNOMED CT ICNP Nursing Practice Refset package is now available from the MLDS distribution site. This release is dependent upon, and should therefore be consumed in conjunct… [Next page](https://forums.snomed.org/c/company-news/12.md?page=1)