On 12 March (10:00–13:30) in Berlin, the German Health Alliance (GHA) will host a dialogue on strengthening women’s health. 🩺🌍

The event will bring together stakeholders from policy, academia, and the private sector to explore opportunities for collaboration and define concrete next steps for joint action. A special highlight will be the contribution of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO). Professor Dr. Frank Louwen, FIGO President (2025–2027), will share insights into FIGO’s global programs and outline how partnerships, innovative projects, and research initiatives can actively advance women’s health worldwide.

The program will also feature the presentation of the “Berlin Roadmap Women’s Health”, a joint initiative by Charité, UNFPA, and GHA. The roadmap sets out strategic goals and recommendations to foster stronger cross-sector collaboration.

An interactive session will invite participants to exchange perspectives, identify cooperation opportunities, and shape tangible next steps for impact.

Register here: Dialog über Perspektiven zur Stärkung der Frauengesundheit | 12 März | Berlin – GHA – German Health Alliance

📢 Civil Society Townhall on the Pandemic Fund

Civil society representatives are invited to join the upcoming Civil Society Townhall on 12 March 2026 (12:00–13:30 UK/GMT). The interactive session will focus on preparations for upcoming Pandemic Fund Board discussions, including the growing role of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) within the Fund’s portfolio of implementing entities.

Participants will also discuss the methodology used to identify high-risk and high-need countries where disease outbreaks could potentially escalate into pandemics. This methodology will help inform planning for the next call for proposals.

The meeting will include an interactive exchange with representatives of MDBs and will be conducted in English with French interpretation. 🌍💬

Participation is open only to representatives of civil society and community organizations. Please note that this Townhall will not address CSO funding applications to the Pandemic Fund.

🗓 Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00–13:30 (UK/GMT)
📝 Registration: Participants must register in advance to receive the Zoom joining details: https://worldbankgroup.zoom.us/meeting/register/7sDWDxPST_qg0LWAmjgDnw

The third event in the five-part discussion series “Wissenschaft im Zweifel” will take place on 12 March 2026 from 5:00–6:30 pm in a hybrid format.

Renowned psychologist Gerd Gigerenzer, former Director of the Harding Center for Risk Literacy and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, will join journalist Melinda Crane (Deutsche Welle TV) for a conversation on:

“The Illusion of Certainty – When Intransparent Science Communication Leads to Doubt.”

Against the backdrop of current developments, the question of how science is communicated — and how transparency shapes public trust — is becoming increasingly relevant. Following a short keynote, the two distinguished experts will explore the topic in a moderated discussion with audience participation.

📍 Location (on-site):
Hörsaalruine Medizinhistorisches Museum der Charité, 10117 Berlin

💻 Online participation: via Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 365 117 043 270 53
Passcode: 7Ur2dr9A

Registration is not mandatory, but prior sign-up via the registration form is appreciated for planning purposes.

Join the conversation and engage in a timely discussion on trust, transparency, and the communication of science.