The 18th World Congress on Public Health will take place from 6–9 September 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together global public health professionals, policymakers, and advocates. Organized by the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) and the Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA), the event will focus on the theme “Health Without Borders: Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability.”

Participants can expect engaging discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities with global health leaders, as well as a platform to explore innovative solutions and strengthen international collaboration. Key themes include health equity, inclusive approaches, and building sustainable and resilient health systems.

📅 Date: 6–9 September 2026
📍 Location: Cape Town, South Africa
📝 Abstract submissions: opening soon
🎟️ Early bird registration: starts in 2025

The Congress aims to inspire collective action and shape the future of global public health through collaboration and shared solutions.

The 3rd “Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Research” Symposium will take place on 9–10 September 2026 in Berlin, Germany. The event will bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the growing role of AI and machine learning in public health.

The programme features keynote sessions, expert discussions, and poster sessions covering topics such as AI-supported decision-making for non-communicable and infectious diseases, pandemic preparedness, regulatory and ethical frameworks, and the intersection of climate change and public health. The symposium also offers networking opportunities, including a get-together and collaboration spaces.

📅 Date: 9–10 September 2026
📍 Location: Berlin, Germany
📝 Pre-registration: now open
💡 Funded by: German Federal Ministry of Health (BMG)

The symposium aims to advance dialogue on innovative, data-driven approaches and strengthen collaboration at the intersection of AI and public health.

IPPNW Germany, in cooperation with Charité Berlin, will host the 15th International Global Health Summer School in Berlin from 12–19 September 2026 🌍✨. Under the theme “From Health in Conflict to Medical Peace Work”, this year’s programme addresses the urgent challenges facing global health in times of escalating conflicts, displacement, and attacks on healthcare systems.

Participants will explore how structural violence—such as racism, gender inequality, and economic exploitation—continues to shape health outcomes worldwide, while also reflecting on the unique role health professionals can play in fostering peace 🕊️. The summer school brings together professional and activist perspectives, encouraging an intersectional and decolonial approach to global health and peace work.

A group of 25 participants will engage in interactive presentations, workshops, and excursions, creating a dynamic space for dialogue, reflection, and exchange of diverse experiences and ideas 🤝.

This Summer school will be held in English.

Applications are open until 26 April 2026. Interested individuals from all backgrounds—especially those affected by systemic discrimination—are warmly encouraged to apply.

🌟 Shaping Health Together: Facing Societal Challenges 🌟

The annual joint congress of leading medical societies is set to explore how health care can evolve to meet the challenges of our changing society. 💡 With rising costs, fragmented care, and social inequalities impacting health, experts agree it’s time for evidence-based policies that truly put people at the center.

This year, in celebration of DEGAM’s 60th anniversary, the congress will be held for the first time in collaboration with the German Society for Social Medicine and Prevention (DGSMP), the Evidence-Based Medicine Network (EbM-Netzwerk), and the German Society for Medical Sociology (DGMS). Together, they will bring diverse perspectives to develop innovative solutions for today’s health challenges.

Join the discussion from September 30 to October 2, 2026, in Göttingen and help shape the future of health care. 🤝✨