1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Found abundantly in fatty fish, these essential fatty acids are known for their ability to downregulate the synthesis of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids and cytokines. Studies have shown that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can significantly reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (Calder, 2020).

2. Probiotics: The consumption of fermented foods introduces beneficial bacteria into the gut, which can restore the balance of the intestinal microbiome. This is particularly beneficial for individuals with inflammatory bowel diseases, as a balanced microbiota can reduce intestinal inflammation and improve overall gut health (Sartor, 2017).

3. Antioxidants: Nuts and seeds are rich in antioxidants, which play a critical role in neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative stress—a key contributor to cardiovascular diseases. Regular consumption of these foods can protect against the progression of atherosclerosis (Ros, 2019).

4. Dietary Fiber: Whole grains are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and lower systemic inflammation. A high-fiber diet is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and its complications (Maki & Phillips, 2015).

Dear all,

The World Health Assembly is wrapping up this week, and we'd love to use this moment to reflect together on the key discussions — particularly around AMR and the latest developments. Maybe someone is in Geneva this week and will join us to share her insights and observations. If any of you have also been following or participating in WHA discussions, we warmly invite you to share your perspectives too.

We will also use the meeting to discuss of what the AMR Community can do in 2026, for example centered around a paper on AMR & NCD— and we look forward to your input on the direction or any other topics.

We fully understand that schedules are packed, so even a short drop-in is very welcome.

Kind regards,

Aurélia and Ali

🌍 Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is hosting a series of English-language Global Health teaching sessions on 4–5 June 2026, organised by the Working Group on Global and Planetary Health at the Institute of General Medicine. Open to all students and staff, the sessions will bring together experts, researchers, and practitioners to explore key challenges in global medicine and health equity. 🩺🌱

Topics include access to medicines and primary care in global health, the health impacts of climate change and intervention strategies, and healthcare for and with refugees. Featured speakers come from leading organisations including DNDi, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Diakonie Deutschland, and Charité. 🤝🌎

The sessions will take place in person at Hörsaal 33, Philippstr. 11, Berlin, with no registration required. The organisers encourage participants to share the invitation widely with colleagues and students interested in global and planetary health. 📚✨

Thursday, 4 June 2026

10:15–11:45
Closing the Gaps – Primary Care and Access to Medicines in Global Health
Dr. med. Angela Schuster (Institute of General Medicine; Head of the Global and Planetary Health WG)
Nina Holzhauer (DNDi – Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative)

12:15–13:45
Climate Change: Population Health Impacts and Intervention Strategies
Dr. Oskar Masztalerz (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research)
Cyrus Kimanthi (Research Fellow at the Institute of General Medicine and Climate and Health Connect, Kenya)

Friday, 5 June 2026

10:15–11:45
Medicine For and With Refugees
Prof. med. Joachim Seybold (Medical Director, Charité)
Maike Grube (Diakonie Deutschland)

📢 The second edition of the EUPHA-THSR Spring School on Translational Health Services Research Methods 2026 will take place from June 22–26, 2026 at the Charité Campus Mitte in Berlin 🇩🇪. Bringing together PhD students, researchers, and public health practitioners, the programme will focus on strengthening health and care systems through innovative approaches to measuring, evaluating, and designing people-centred care pathways 🏥📊

The event also includes the EUPHA-HSR Mid-term Conference (June 25–26), open to EUPHA-HSR Section members, as well as a Community Engagement & Dissemination session on June 26, welcoming the broader public health community 🌍🤝

🌍🩺 Join an´´the upcoming webinar series on “AI and Disinformation: Understanding the Risks and Limits of EU Law.”

Hosted by Health Action International in collaboration with Cyprus University of Technology, the session will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the spread of misinformation in healthcare and the challenges this creates for regulation and fundamental rights.

The webinar will be led by Dr. Hannah van Kolfschooten (University of Basel), a specialist in AI regulation and fundamental rights.

📅 Sessions available:
• 12 May 2026 – 15:00 CET
• 14 May 2026 – 11:00 CET

Participants can choose the session that best suits their schedule and register online. 🤖⚖️

🚑🏥 The Urgent Care Conference 2026 (UCON) will take place on June 23–24, 2026, at the Palais in der Kulturbrauerei in Berlin.

Bringing together professionals from emergency and acute care settings, the conference will focus on key challenges and future developments in urgent and emergency healthcare delivery. Participants can expect practical insights, policy perspectives, and discussions on innovative approaches to patient management and cross-sector collaboration.

Over two days, UCON 2026 will offer inspiring talks, expert discussions, and best-practice examples aimed at shaping more sustainable and efficient emergency care systems. 💡🤝

🌍🩺 The 2nd World Congress on Advances in Preventive Medicine and Public Health (Preventive Medicine 2026) will take place on July 20–21, 2026, in Vienna, Austria.

Under the theme “Innovative Strategies and Global Collaboration for a Healthier Future”, the congress will bring together international experts in public health, epidemiology, preventive care, and health policy to discuss emerging solutions to global health challenges.

The event will feature keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, poster sessions, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and practical strategies for improving public health and preventive medicine worldwide. 🤝📊

🩺🌍 From June 11–13, 2026, leading experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals will gather at the Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum in Berlin for a joint congress on sexual health, infectious diseases, and tropical medicine in times of global change.

The event brings together the 68th Congress of the German STI Society (DSTIG), the 25th Annual Meeting of the Working Group for Dermatological Infectiology and Tropical Dermatology (ADI-TD), and the 13th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Dermatology in the Tropics (ISDT).

Participants can expect an interdisciplinary program featuring scientific lectures, interactive workshops, poster sessions, and discussions addressing current medical and public health challenges. 🧬🤝

Take part in the 3rd research symposium “Metaverse meets Health” on 29 September 2026 at the FernUniversität in Hagen, exploring the future of immersive technologies and AI in healthcare 🧠💻🏥.

This interdisciplinary event brings together researchers and practitioners to discuss the opportunities and challenges of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, and Artificial Intelligence across fields such as medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, and emergency care.

Participants are invited to submit contributions showcasing innovative research or pilot projects. Submissions can be presented either as part of an interactive exhibition or through a research talk 🎤🧪.

🗓 Event date: 29 September 2026
📍 Location: FernUniversität in Hagen
📩 Submission deadline: 15 June 2026

Join the conversation and help shape the future of digital health innovation 🚀✨

Join the KIS expert forum on 12 June 2026 in Berlin, focusing on international perspectives in healthcare responses to domestic and sexualized violence 🌍💬.

Under the theme “What’s happening next door?”, this event explores how different European countries support survivors within the health system. With one in three women in Europe affected by physical or sexualized violence, the discussion will highlight the gaps and varied implementation of the Istanbul Convention across countries.

Experts from France, Austria, and Switzerland will share promising practices and real-world approaches, followed by a joint discussion on what lessons can be applied to improve care in Germany 🇩🇪. The event will also feature valuable insights from the Berlin Survivors’ Council, bringing lived experience into the conversation.

🗓 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM (doors open at 9:30 AM)
📍 Location: Refugio, Berlin

Participants are encouraged to register by 15 May 2026. Expect a day of meaningful exchange, practical insights, and collaborative learning 🤝✨

Join a global webinar on 13 May 2026 exploring the latest findings from the 2025 UN IGME Report on mortality across the life course (ages 0–24) 🌍👶📊. Hosted by the Child Health Task Force, this virtual session will unpack key trends in newborn, child, adolescent, and youth mortality, including causes of death and emerging inequalities across regions.

Participants will gain insights into where progress is accelerating—or stalling—and what’s new in this year’s estimates, including updated data, methodological improvements, and important limitations. 📈🔍

🗓 Time: 9:00–10:30 AM EDT | 3:00–4:30 PM CET
💻 Format: Online (Zoom)

This webinar marks the first in a three-part series aimed at strengthening understanding, advocacy, and action for young people’s health worldwide. 🌱✨

On September 10, 2026, a full-day congress on prevention and longevity will take place in Berlin. From 09:00 to 17:00, experts and participants will come together under the theme “Glory in Prevention: Shaping the Future of Health Together.”

The event will focus on key questions around the future of healthcare and research, with particular attention to prevention, early detection, and quality of life in aging populations. It aims to foster dialogue, share insights, and explore innovative approaches to building a healthier future 🌱🧠

Participants are warmly invited to register and indicate whether they will attend.

The online event “Hämorrhagisches Krim-Kongo-Fieber – in Europa?” 🦠 will take place on 20 May 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30 (Webex).

Organized by experts from the STAKOB network at the Robert Koch Institute, the session focuses on the clinical management of diseases caused by rare, emerging, or highly pathogenic agents. It highlights how globalization and climate change are contributing to the spread of disease vectors such as Hyalomma ticks, which can transmit the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus to humans and animals.

The discussion will address the risks of CCHF, a severe zoonotic disease that can also be transmitted from person to person and is associated with a high fatality rate. Emphasis will be placed on early recognition, diagnosis, and appropriate clinical response in a European context 🌍.

The session is led by Dr. Agata Mikolajewska from the Robert Koch Institute. Participation is free of charge, held online via Webex, and continuing medical education credits can be applied for.

The 6th Neuro Intensive Care Medicine Day of Charité 🧠🏥 will take place on 9 May 2026 in Berlin.

This professional-only event brings together specialists in neuro-intensive care from all three Charité sites for a day of scientific exchange and clinical discussion. The program highlights the latest study results, updated clinical guidelines, and ongoing debates in the field of neurointensive medicine.

A special feature of this year’s edition is the presentation of instructive and engaging clinical case reports from patients treated at the Charité over the past year, offering real-world insights into complex neurological care cases.

The event is designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, share expertise, and discuss current challenges and innovations in neurocritical care 🧠💬.

📅 Date: 9 May 2026
📍 Location: Charité, Berlin
🎯 Audience: Medical professionals only
🔬 Focus: Neurointensive care, clinical research, case discussions

The American Academy in Berlin will host a public event on 28 April titled “Public Health and Immunization in America: A Story of Success and Misunderstanding” 🏛️💉.

The discussion explores how public health and immunization have significantly improved global health by eradicating diseases, extending life expectancy, and preventing both infectious diseases and certain cancers through vaccination. At the same time, it examines the growing tension between scientific progress and public trust, particularly the rise of anti-science sentiment in the United States during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event features Anne Schuchat, a former senior leader at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who brings over 30 years of experience in public health. She will reflect on past achievements, current challenges, and possible ways forward in rebuilding trust in science and immunization 🧠📊.

📍 Language: English
💰 Cost: Free (registration required)
📅 Date: 28 April

The Joint ForTra–BIH Workshop on Gene and Cell Therapy (GCT): “Where do we stand and where do we want to go?” will take place on 18–19 May 2026 in Frankfurt am Main 🧬🏙️.

This two-day event brings together researchers working in the field of gene and cell therapy, with a special focus on translational scientists aiming to bring innovative research into clinical application. Organized by the ForTra gGmbH for Research Transfer of the Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung and the SPARK-BIH team of the National Strategy for Gene and Cell Therapy, the workshop offers an inspiring and forward-looking platform for exchange and collaboration 🚀.

Participants will discuss current advances, challenges, and future directions in one of the most dynamic areas shaping the future of medicine. The event is free of charge, but prior registration is required as places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

📍 Location: Frankfurt am Main
📅 Date: 18–19 May 2026
🔬 Focus: Gene & Cell Therapy, translational research, clinical innovation