Hub Management Team

🌍 16 Days of Activism is underway, and this year the community is joining the UNiTE Campaign to highlight a rapidly growing concern: digital violence against women and girls.

For many women in global health, online spaces offer connection, visibility, and leadership—but they can also be sites of harassment, misinformation, and gender-based abuse. This webinar aims to change that. 💪✨

📢 Digital Safety for Women in Global Health
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 2:00–3:30 PM UTC
Where: Zoom (registration required)

This session will bring together voices from across the global health field to explore how technology-facilitated gender-based violence impacts women, and to share practical, gender-transformative strategies for creating safer, more inclusive digital spaces. 🔐💬

All are invited to join this important conversation and support efforts to build a digital world where every woman can participate, lead, and speak freely—without fear.

🌍 WHO Hub Speaker Series N°12 | Season II: Protecting the World – Moving Rapidly Together

🧠 Bridging Research and Practice to Strengthen Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence

The WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence and the Charité Center for Global Health invite the public health community to the 12th session of their Speaker Series, exploring how research and practice can come together to enhance global pandemic preparedness.

This session highlights insights from the Inaugural Research Fellowship in Public Health Intelligence, showcasing five projects that span the entire “data journey” — from data generation and governance to integration, analysis, and translation into policy and practice. The discussion will illustrate how breaking down silos between research, surveillance, and policy can help create faster, fairer, and more connected health intelligence systems.

Building on the 2024 theme “Protecting the World: Moving Rapidly Together,” this event continues the conversation on how multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation can make the world more resilient to health emergencies.

📅 Date: 4 December 2025

🕕 Time: 18:30–20:00 (CET)

📍 Location: WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, Berlin, Germany

💻 Format: Hybrid (In-person & YouTube Livestream)

👉 Due to limited on-site capacity, early registration is encouraged!

📢 Lecture Invitation: “Accelerated National Innovation Adoption (ANIA): Learning from Scotland”

The Platform – Charité Health Services Research invites the community to a special lecture on how health innovations can be systematically implemented and scaled for real-world impact. While many promising innovations emerge in healthcare and health services research, their adoption often remains fragmented. Scotland is leading the way with one of the world’s first national programmes designed to integrate innovation implementation into a structured process for widespread uptake. 🌍💡

Dr John Thomson, National Associate Clinical Director at NHS Scotland’s Centre for Sustainable Delivery, will share insights from Scotland’s Accelerated National Innovation Adoption (ANIA) programme, including practical examples, enabling conditions, and lessons for international health systems.

📅 Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Campus Charité Mitte (CCM), Lecture Hall Hörsaal Innere Medizin (HS 22), Sauerbruchweg 2 (barrier-free access via Virchowweg 9)
💻 Online participation: Possible via MS Teams
📝 Registration required by 1 December 2025

All interested colleagues are warmly invited to join this event and explore how countries can accelerate the adoption of impactful innovations for better patient care. 🚀

🌍 Webinar Series: Climate-Resilient & Sustainable Health Systems in Africa 🌱

Beginning October 2025, GCCHE and partners are launching a free monthly webinar series to explore how Africa’s health systems can adapt to climate change while reducing their environmental footprint.

Key highlights:

• 🗓️ Monthly webinars – first Wednesday each month (Oct 2025–Feb 2026)


• 🌐 English sessions with simultaneous French interpretation


• 💰 Participation is free


• 🤝 Hosted by GCCHE, CHEZ, ARAYAA, Build Health International & ACOPPHE

What to expect:

• Practical strategies to strengthen climate-resilient & sustainable health systems


• Real-world success stories from across Africa


• Opportunities to connect with experts and peers


• Guidance on integrating mitigation & adaptation into healthcare operations


• Insights on reducing environmental footprint while improving care quality

Who is it for?

Health system planners, administrators, clinicians, emergency & continuity officials, sustainability officers, policymakers, and anyone interested in climate-resilient healthcare in Africa.

💡 Designed to empower action, collaboration, and impactful change across scal

Theme: “Innovation and Healthcare – Between Aspiration and Reality”

🗓 Date: 2 December 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00–17:00
📍 Location: Design Offices Berlin Humboldthafen

The TMF e.V. invites participants to the 7th National Digital Health Symposium, focusing on how innovations can be effectively integrated into healthcare delivery. Under the theme “Innovation and Healthcare – Between Aspiration and Reality,” experts from research, policy, industry, and healthcare practice will discuss the path from vision to real-world implementation. 🌍💬

Key discussion topics:

• How can innovation successfully enter healthcare systems?
• AI in healthcare – vision or reality? 🤖
• The future of telemedicine across sectors
• The electronic patient record (ePA) as a driver of innovation 📲
• Transfer and translation models – what works and what’s missing?

🎤 Keynote: Dr. Jacqueline Lammert (Technical University of Munich), Head of the “AI in Women’s Health” research group and recipient of the Hightech Young Investigator Award.

👥 Speakers include: representatives from BfArM, KBV, TMF, Roche Pharma, BMG, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, J&J Innovative Medicine, and others from across industry, research, and policy.

An inspiring day of exchange and dialogue on shaping the future of digital health in Germany and beyond. 🚀

🌍 Save the Date: World AIDS Day 2025 Event in Geneva 

UNAIDS, WHO and the Global Fund will host a special World AIDS Day event on Monday, 1 December 2025, from 15:30 to 17:00 CET in Geneva. The gathering will feature three interlinked panels exploring how recent funding disruptions threaten to reverse decades of progress in the AIDS response. At the same time, speakers will spotlight powerful stories of community resilience and call for renewed global solidarity. ✨

Participants can join in person at UNAIDS, Avenue Appia 20, Geneva, or online via the organizers’ social channels.

Live Stream via Youtube: Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response - World AIDS Day 2025

3rd Research Workshop on Public Health & the Public Health Service (ÖGD) — BSPH

Date: Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:00–14:00
Location: Konrad Cohn Lecture Hall, Virchowweg 24, Campus Charité Mitte (CCM), 10117 Berlin

The Berlin School of Public Health (BSPH)—a joint initiative of Alice Salomon University, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and Technische Universität Berlin—hosts its 3rd Research Workshop to strengthen exchange between ÖGD practice and public health research.

Program highlights: 🎤 Keynote • ⚡ Short impulse talks from ÖGD practice • 🗣️ Closing discussion.

Who’s expected (≈100): academics (e.g., family health promotion, school entry exams, heat planning/climate & health), leaders/staff from health departments and QPKs, representatives of the Berlin Senate, and students of public health/health sciences. 🧑‍🔬🤝🧑‍🎓

Students are especially keen to learn about ongoing ÖGD projects with potential for project studies or master’s theses.

More information in the fyler attached.

✉️ RSVP/Info: brief confirmation of participation to carolina-marie.walz@charite.de. 📧

The Interdisciplinary Expert Centre on Climate Change and Health (IECCCH), Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, invites you to an international online seminar exploring how climate change accelerates zoonotic risks and pandemic threats.

Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers are invited to contribute presentations on four key themes:

🔹 Hotspots of emerging zoonotic risk
🔹 Global pandemic preparedness & the new WHO agreement
🔹 One Health in practice
🔹 Technological innovations & citizen engagement

📅 Date: 27 November 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CET
🌍 Online

Expressions of Interest (abstract + paper title) are due 15 September 2025. Selected papers will be published in Climate Change and Health: Perspectives from Developing Countries (Springer Nature, Climate Change Management Series).

➡️ Submit your Abstract here: https://lnkd.in/dpZNqFNE 

Find more detailed information on Website via the Event link. 

🦠 Antimicrobial Resistance Symposium 2025
Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) in Europe – Clinical and Policy Challenges in Ukraine and Germany

As part of World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2025, this one-day international symposium will bring together clinicians, policymakers, and public health experts from Ukraine, Germany, and across Europe to address one of today’s most urgent AMR threats — carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE). 🌍

Hosted jointly by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the Robert Koch Institute, and the First Medical Union Lviv, the event aims to:
💬 Strengthen cross-border AMR partnerships and technical collaboration
🧪 Highlight CRE as a growing clinical and policy challenge in Europe
📊 Map ongoing Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and AMR surveillance efforts in Ukraine
🤝 Facilitate dialogue on diagnostics, prevention, and treatment strategies
🧭 Define next steps toward a coordinated international AMR response

With contributions from leading institutions such as the WHO Regional Office for Europe, ECDC, and the Health Ministries of Germany and Ukraine, participants will explore how collaboration—from wards to ministries—can drive stronger, faster AMR action.

📅 Date: Friday, 21 November 2025
🕘 Time: 09:00–18:00 CET
📍 Location: Langenbeck-Virchow-Haus, Berlin (opposite Charité Campus Mitte)
💻 Format: Hybrid (in person & online)
🗣️ Languages: English & Ukrainian (simultaneous interpretation)
💡 Registration: Free but required by 10 November 2025

Join this essential exchange to help build a resilient, united front against antimicrobial resistance! 💪🌐

Interdisciplinary Workshop: Advancing Research on Abortion Care

On November 20–21, 2025, the interdisciplinary workshop “Advancing Research on Abortion Care” will take place at bUm (betterplace Umspannwerk), Paul-Lincke-Ufer 21, 10999 Berlin.

The workshop brings together researchers and those interested in research to explore key barriers and enabling conditions in the field of abortion care. Participants will engage in scientific exchange, creative approaches, reflection, and interdisciplinary networking.

The event is supported by the German Alliance for Global Health Research (GLOHRA).

📅 Application/Registration deadline: October 5, 2025
📄 The full program and further details are available in the invitation attached.

🧠 BEMC Talk | Aaron Sarvet (University of Massachusetts Amherst) | November 19, 2025

Join the next BEMC Talk on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM (CET) — a hybrid event featuring Aaron Sarvet from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (USA). He will speak on
🎓 “Interpretational errors in causal inference and how to avoid them.”

In his talk, Sarvet explores how subtle misinterpretations — termed “identity slippage” — can distort causal inference and affect public health and clinical decision-making. He will present case studies from causal mediation and instrumental variable analysis, illustrating how recognizing such errors improves the translation of data into public good.

📍 In-person: Lecture Hall 21 (formerly Paul-Ehrlich-Hörsaal), Virchowweg 4, CCM
💻 Online: Via Zoom
📝 Register now

Don’t miss this insightful session blending methodological rigor and real-world impact in causal inference research! 🌍✨

📢 BEMC Talk: “Interpretational errors in causal inference and how to avoid them”

The BEMC series invites the community to a hybrid lecture on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. featuring Aaron Sarvet (University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA). 🌎📊

In his talk, Sarvet will explore how causal inference—originally rooted in practical, discipline-based questions—has evolved into a framework that now shapes which questions are asked and how evidence is interpreted. He will introduce the concept of “identity slippage,” an interpretational error increasingly observed in causal research, and demonstrate how recognizing this error is essential for sound public health and clinical decision-making. Case studies from mediation analysis and instrumental variable analysis will illustrate these challenges and their solutions. 🔍📈

📍 In-person: Lecture Hall 21 (formerly Paul-Ehrlich-Hörsaal), Virchowweg 4, CCM
📝 Registration (in person): https://forms.gle/qZPpF8GTfqeqJ55p7

💻 Online via Zoom: https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m-Sxmz6zQt-6RxDF7GxkFg
🌐 Not in Berlin? Join via livestream!

A great opportunity for anyone interested in strengthening the bridge between causal theory, statistical interpretation, and real-world public health impact.

Event: Union World Conference on Lung Health

Date: 18-21 November 2025

Location: Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark

Organiser: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)

Description: Lung health progress has been devastated by funding cuts and the most vulnerable people in our communities are suffering. Now, more than ever, it is crucial that world-leading tuberculosis (TB) and lung disease experts come together to present the latest scientific breakthroughs, debate urgent public health challenges and share community-driven solutions.

In the face of shrinking funds and shifting health policy priorities, the largest international lung health gathering offers a vital platform to spotlight new study results, innovative tools and compelling survivor stories. Hosted by The Union, the event will convene thousands of researchers, policymakers, advocates and community leaders working to tackle the most pressing issues in tuberculosis, respiratory diseases and lung health.

🌍 RKI-ZIG Talk: Eastern DRC and Global Health Vulnerability 🩺✨

Global health professionals and researchers (PhD level and above) are invited to apply for the upcoming workshop “Creativity for Equity: Innovative Science Communication for Global Health Justice,” co-organized by Hannah Strohmeier, Yagmur Demirpehlivan, Torben Heinsohn, and Charlotte Köhler.

This two-day event will offer a rich blend of learning, hands-on creative practice, and collective reflection — all centered on how science communication can be reimagined to support equity and justice in global health.

Open to those working at the intersection of health, communication, and social transformation, the workshop promises a collaborative and inspiring atmosphere at the unique Spreefeld venue in Berlin.

The application deadline is 15 August 2025

🗓 Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 – 15:00
📍 Location: Hörsaal, Kaiser-Friedrich-Haus, Robert-Koch-Platz 7, 10115 Berlin
✉️ Registration (by 31 October): ips.pilot@uniklinik-ulm.de

The University Hospital Ulm and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin invite participants to the 2nd IPS-Pilot Symposium, focusing on integrated psychosocial care in intensive medicine — exploring its benefits for patients, relatives, and healthcare staff.

Programme highlights:

• International insights on cardiac and critical care psychological services 🇬🇧
• Discussion of psychosocial safety climates and their role in workforce wellbeing
• Presentation of the IPS-Pilot multicentre study on integrated psychosocial care in intensive care units
• Perspectives on how psychosocial interventions can be effectively evaluated
• Engaging panel discussion featuring clinicians, researchers, and patient representatives

Speakers include experts from the Royal Free Hospital London, University of South Australia, Charité, University Hospital Ulm, and ISMG Magdeburg.

💡 The symposium offers continuing education credits for physicians, psychotherapists, and nursing professionals. A valuable opportunity to connect across disciplines and discuss how integrating psychosocial support can strengthen both patient care and team resilience.

The 18th EPH Conference will bring together public health professionals, researchers, policymakers, educators, and practitioners from across Europe and beyond to explore the theme “Investing for Sustainable Health and Well-Being.”

Recognized as Europe’s leading public health gathering, the conference offers a rich programme of keynote sessions, workshops, and presentations showcasing the latest in public health research, policy, and practice. It also provides outstanding opportunities for networking, professional exchange, and collaboration.

Helsinki — a city known for its blend of urban life and nature, Nordic design, and vibrant culture — will serve as the backdrop for this four-day event. The social programme will feature a welcome reception, a conference dinner, and plenty of chances to connect with colleagues in an inspiring setting.

The Herbstakademie Public Health 2025, hosted by the Niedersächsisches Landesgesundheitsamt (NLGA) in collaboration with the Medical School Hannover, Landesvereinigung für Gesundheit und Akademie für Sozialmedizin Niedersachsen Bremen e. V. (LVG & AFS), and Region Hannover, will focus on the theme “Public Health Challenges in Times of Crisis.”

Addressing the impacts of social inequality, mental health burdens, climate change, pandemics, and conflicts on population health, this three-day interdisciplinary event is designed for medical and public health students as well as early-career professionals in the public health service (ÖGD).

The programme features expert lectures, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities with municipal health professionals. Highlights include a keynote by Dr. Johannes Nießen (BiÖG), sessions on crisis resilience for vulnerable groups, climate-related disease vectors, school entry health assessments, and public health strategies for underserved populations.

Participation is free of charge, but online registration is required by 3 November 2025. Continuing education credits will be applied for with the Ärztekammer Niedersachsen.

The FernUniversität in Hagen invites everyone to the interdisciplinary series “Digital Health: Innovative Research Projects” in the winter semester 2025/26. Experts from academia, healthcare, and industry will highlight how digital transformation can improve patient care and present innovative approaches from current research projects.

At a glance:

🗓 Dates: 06.11.2025 | 11.12.2025 | 22.01.2026 (each at 6 p.m.)

📍 Locations: Campuses in Berlin, Hagen & Bonn + online via Zoom

💸 Participation: Free of charge

Kick-off on 06.11.2025
Topic: The potential of Virtual Reality in emergency medicine

Speakers:

• Dr. Paavo Beth (Johannesstift Diakonie)
• Prof. Dr. Jenny S. Wesche (FernUniversität in Hagen)
• Friethjof Meinke (Immerzed GmbH)

Everyone is welcome to join—on site or online! - Zoom Link will be posted on the Website. 

Website Link: Ringvorlesung - FernUniversität in Hagen

Register to join on Site: Anmeldung zur Ringvorlesung „Digital Health: Innovative Forschungsprojekte“ am 06.11.2025 - FernUniversität in Hagen

When: Thursday, 6 November 2025

• In person: 15:00–16:00 (RKI, Historical Lecture Hall, Nordufer 20, 13353 Berlin)
• Online (WebEx): 17:00 (per WebEx listing, UTC+02) → time info differs from in-person listing; please double-check before joining

Speakers:

• Steph Gordon, Senior Data Analyst, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
• Annkathrin von der Haar, Research Associate, Office for Climate Change & Health, RKI

Format: Two short presentations + Q&A

Registration (in person): email ZIG-Talks@rki.de

Join online (WebEx):

• Link: https://rki.webex.com/rki-en/j.php?MTID=m92dc604a79dcf8a1b5ed293a5cf20684
• Webinar no.: 2734 856 0948
• Password: kP7GqpSJ@53 (57747775 when dialing)
• Dial-in (Germany): +49-619-6781-9736 | +49-89-95467578
• Access code: 273 485 60948

Expect concise insights on measuring climate–health impacts and indicator development from both Australian and German perspectives—perfect for practitioners, researchers, and policy folks.