This engaging webinar series explores how African health systems can become both climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable, equipping health professionals with the knowledge and tools to adapt to climate challenges while improving patient care

🧠 Learning objectives:

• Understand the principles and benefits of climate-resilient health systems — including ways to adapt facilities to climate change, cut emissions, and align with global and national priorities.
• Identify practical solutions and innovations in energy, water, waste management, facility design, and operations that reduce environmental impact and costs.
• Strengthen capacity and collaboration among health professionals and stakeholders through case-based learning and shared frameworks for sustainable healthcare.

🗓 Dates:

• 5 November 2025 – 3:00 PM
• 3 December 2025 – 3:00 PM
• 7 January 2026 – 3:00 PM
• 4 February 2026 – 3:00 PM

Join this cross-continental conversation to learn from real-world African success stories, connect with peers and experts, and contribute to shaping a healthier, climate-smart future for all

Hosted by The Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE), the Centre for Health Equity Zimbabwe (CHEZ), ARAYAA, Build Health International, and the Africa Community of Planetary Partners for Health and Environment (ACOPPHE.)

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

UHC High-Level Forum 2025 | Tokyo (TBC) | 6 December 2025

Global health leaders will gather in Tokyo for the UHC High-Level Forum 2025, co-hosted by the Government of Japan, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Bank. The event aims to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC)—ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access the health services they need without financial hardship. 🌍🏥

The Forum is part of Japan’s broader commitment to advancing UHC, including the launch of the new UHC Knowledge Hub, which supports capacity-building and policy action in low- and lower-middle-income countries.

Key objectives include:
• Reviewing global progress and identifying key challenges in achieving UHC
• Strengthening partnerships and alignment across governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector 🤝
• Sustaining political momentum toward global UHC by 2030

Date: 6 December 2025
Location: Tokyo, Japan (TBC) and Online via Youtube livestream
Co-hosts: Government of Japan, WHO, World Bank
Program highlights: High-level discussions, UHC Knowledge Hub launch ceremony, and a multi-stakeholder forum ⚙️

Expected participants include representatives from international organizations, public-private partnerships, ministries of health and finance, philanthropic actors, civil society, and the private sector.

A key milestone event for advancing global health equity. ✨