Welcome to the Hub Discussion Forum, our space for you to engage in dialogue on global health issues. Join this public group to participate in and initiate insightful discussions on latest trends, challenges and innovations in the landscape of global health. We kindly remind all members to adhere to the principles of our netiquette, ensuring that discussions remain respectful and constructive.
The Hub Community on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) focuses on antibiotic resistance as a “silent pandemic” responsible for claiming millions of deaths every year. The Hub Community offers a platform for exchanging ideas and discussing proposed solutions for policy makers.
Community Managers:
- Ali Yildiz - Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Germany GmbH
- Dr Aurélia Souares - Heidelberg Institute of Global Health
Working language: English
The Hub Community on Global Health & Migration serves as a catalyst for change, promoting research, evidence-based policy design, and advocacy for the health and well-being of refugees and migrants. The ongoing humanitarian crises caused by various conflicts worldwide underscore the need for a coordinated, streamlined approach to refugee and migrant health within and beyond Europe.
Community Managers:
- Dr Sonu M. M. Bhaskar - NSW Brain Clot Bank, Department of Neurology, Liverpool Hospital and South Western Sydney Local Health District (Australia)
- Dr Henna Riemenschneider MPH, MA – Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University Dresden (Germany)
- Dr Zahra Karimian, PharmD MPH – Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University Hospital (Germany)
Working language: English
Community Paper: Some people need to leave or flee their home.
The Hub Community on Global Urban Health focuses on the complex interplay of urban living conditions with their diverse risk factors. The Hub Community takes an interdisciplinary approach and encourages cross-sectoral activities.
Community Managers:
- Dr Timo Falkenberg - University of Bonn, GeoHealth Centre
- Dr Dennis Schmiege - University of Essen
Working language: German
The Hub Community on Global Women’s Health is dedicated to promoting and sharing knowledge and experiences on the topic of improving the health outcomes of women around the world.
Community Managers:
- Marrium Habib
- Ertila Druga
- Boluwatife Ogunjumelo
- Hannah Eger
Working language: English
The Hub Community on Epidemic Preparedness and Response includes scientists, national program managers from endemic countries, and current/potential donors of outbreak related research. Its primary aim is to help improve outbreak response and warning systems across the world.
Community Managers:
- Prof. Dr. Axel Kroeger - Albert-Ludwig-University Freiburg, Centre for Medicine and Society
- Tatiana Rivera - Albert Ludwig-University Freiburg, Centre for Medicine and Society
Working language: English
Community Paper: Policy Brief | Innovation und Zusammenarbeit: Das EWARS-Rahmenprogramm für Infektionskrankheiten (only available in German)
The interdisciplinary and intersectoral Hub Community on snakebite envenoming unites German expertise on snakebite envenoming and invites all interested parties to form partnerships and cooperate on projects.
Community Managers:
- Maik Damm - Department of Insect Biotechnology, JLU Gießen
- Dr Ulrich Kuch - Department of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
- Martin Biener - Snake-Bite e.V.
Working language: German
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