To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Theodor Bilharz, the discoverer of Schistosoma haematobium, leading research institutions from Germany and Gabon have come together to host a landmark conference in Tübingen. The event is co-organized by the University Hospital Tübingen, Technical University Munich, Justus-Liebig University Gießen, and the Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL) in Gabon.

The meeting aims to bring together experts, researchers, and students from across the globe to exchange insights, present new research, and discuss future directions in the fight against schistosomiasis.

🎤 Themes include:

• History and Global Health


• The Parasite and Its Hosts


• Clinical Disease and Morbidity Management


• Drugs, Diagnostics, and Vaccines


• Immunology, Microbiome, and Metabolomics (DZIF Sessions)


• Epidemiology, Prevention, and Implementation Science

📢 Call for Abstracts:
Present your work as a poster or oral presentation. Submissions must be in English and are due by 30 April 2025.

🔗 Register and submit your abstract soon — only 200 seats available!
🏨 Due to limited accommodation in Tübingen, early booking is strongly recommended.

🌍 8th German–East European Health Forum – Berlin, 10 October 2025

The German Eastern Business Association and the GHA – German Health Alliance will host the 8th German–East European Health Forum on 10 October 2025 in Berlin, as an official side event of the World Health Summit (WHS).

This year’s theme is “Strong Health Systems for Welfare and Economic Growth.” The Forum will bring together senior decision-makers, business leaders, and health experts from Central, Eastern, and South Eastern Europe, the Baltics, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia.

Key discussions will focus on:

• Healthcare as a strategic investment for the future
• Cardiovascular health and CVD plans in Eastern Europe
• Rebuilding Ukraine’s health system

With healthcare systems in the region undergoing major reforms, the Forum highlights innovation, cross-border collaboration, and sustainable development as drivers of improved patient outcomes.

📍 Venue: KPMG premises, Berlin
🗣️ Language: English
💡 Participation: Free of charge

🔗 Programme and Registration here: 8th German - East European Health Forum | High-Level Ministerial Panel confirmed

The German Eastern Business Association and the GHA – German Health Alliance invite stakeholders from across sectors to the 8th German–East European Health Forum, held as an official side event of the World Health Summit 2025.

Under the theme “Strong Health Systems for Welfare and Economic Growth,” the Forum brings together high-level representatives from government, business, and health sectors across Central, Eastern, and South Eastern Europe, the Baltics, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia.

Participants will explore the latest developments in healthcare systems and engage in panel discussions on:

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  Healthcare as a Key Investment for the Future

  
  


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  Cardiovascular Health Strategies in Eastern Europe

  
  


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  Rebuilding Ukraine’s Health System

  
  

The Forum offers a unique opportunity to foster partnerships, share expertise, and strengthen regional cooperation for sustainable and innovative health systems.

Register - 8th GERMAN – EAST EUROPEAN HEALTH FORUM – GHA – German Health Alliance

Programme - 2025-Agenda-GEHF-as-of-06-17.pdf