30th session: Racism and colonialism and child health
Time: Monday, 10 February 2025, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast on www.bundestag.de

It is possible to follow the meeting of the Subcommittee on Global Health via livestream at www.bundestag.de.

The rapid digital transformation of health systems globally has brought about significant shifts in how health determinants operate in a digital ecosystem. Digital determinants of health, as highlighted in recent studies by WHO and the London School of Economics (LSE), represent a critical evolution in understanding health outcomes in the 21st century. These determinants include a wide array of factors, such as internet access, digital literacy, algorithmic validation, and data governance, all of which are shaping health outcomes in nuanced and complex ways. Key findings in the report underline the urgency of addressing inequities in digital access and literacy, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations such as older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those in low-income settings. The report also highlights the disruptive potential of digital technologies, including algorithmic biases, dark commercial patterns, and the spread of misinformation, which can amplify health disparities if not adequately managed. This webinar seeks to unravel the complexity of digital determinants of health and their implications for health systems and policy-making. As part of the ongoing webinar series, Decoding Data and Digital Health, this session aims to provide stakeholders with actionable insights into addressing the digital challenges and opportunities within health systems.

On 16 January 2025, the World Health Organization will launch its Health Emergency Appeal for 2025. The event is being live-streamed from this page and on WHO’s social media channels, including on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

LIVE STREAM

The event can be watched live on 16 January 2025 at 15:00–16:00 CET (Geneva time). The recording will be available in the sidebar listing.

The world is at a tipping point. Conflict, climate change, epidemics, and displacement are converging to create an unprecedented global health crisis. Across the globe, 305 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance – a staggering reality that reflects the unrelenting pressure on communities and health systems worldwide.

The 2025 Health Emergency Appeal (HEA) identifies the critical priorities and resources required to address 42 ongoing health emergencies, including 17 Grade 3 crises – the most severe. These emergencies demand a coordinated, well-resourced global response to save lives, protect health, and restore hope to communities on the brink of collapse.

Health is at the heart of every emergency response. From delivering life-saving care and essential medicines to conducting disease surveillance and supporting local health systems, WHO is leading efforts to safeguard the lives of the most vulnerable in the most challenging circumstances. Yet, as needs soar, the gap between resources and realities continues to widen.

Zum Thema

Der Europäische Gesundheitsdatenraum (European Health Data Space, EHDS) soll nationale Gesundheitssysteme durch einen sicheren und effizienten Austausch von Gesundheitsdaten stärker miteinander verknüpfen. Ziel ist es, Forschung und Infrastruktur der jeweiligen Gesundheitssysteme zu verbessern.

Wie bei anderen europäischen Gesetzentwürfen, etwa dem „Data Act“ oder „Artificial Intelligence Act“, spielen auch beim EHDS Medizinprodukte als Bestandteil der künftigen Datenlieferungsarchitektur eine sehr wichtige Rolle. Die Erhebung und Nutzung von Daten hat für die Prävention von Erkrankungen sowie die Gesundheitsversorgung eine hohe Bedeutung.

Hieraus ergeben sich vielfältige Fragen:

• Wie ist die primäre und sekundäre Datennutzung vor dem Hintergrund des EHDS geregelt?
• Welche Anforderungen kommen auf die MedTech-Branche zu?
• Welche Potenziale können für MedTech-Unternehmen sowohl auf nationaler als auch auf europäischer Ebene entstehen?
• Wie sieht die Umsetzung auf nationaler Ebene aus?

Zielgruppe

Angesprochen sind Beschäftigte der Medizinprodukteindustrie, die Produkte entwickeln sowie regulatorisch begleiten.

Ziele

Das Webinar gibt einen Überblick über die Vorgaben des EHDS sowie einen Ausblick darauf, was auf die MedTech-Branche im Rahmen der Umsetzung zukommen wird.

Referentin

• Elisabeth Kohoutek
  Partnerin, Rechtsanwältin
  Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH | Frankfurt

Moderation

• Natalie Gladkov
  Leiterin Referat Digitale Medizinprodukte
  Bundesverband Medizintechnologie e. V. (BVMed) | Berlin

The 20th meeting of the Health in Eastern Europe & Central Asia Working Group is scheduled for 21 January 2024, 10–11 am (CET).

This session will feature the Medical Procurement Workshop by the Ukraine State Enterprise “Medical Procurement of Ukraine” (MPU).

About MPU:
The State Enterprise “Medical Procurement of Ukraine” (MPU) is the nation’s only authorized agency for the centralized procurement of high-quality medicines and medical devices funded by the state. Operating under the direction of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, MPU manages state-funded programs, ensuring efficient procurement processes and the timely delivery of essential medical products.

Workshop Overview:
This workshop aims to deliver valuable insights and detailed guidance on participating in MPU’s procurement activities. Key topics will include stringent anti-bribery measand an in-depth exploration of Ukrainian procurement legislation. By addressing these critical areas, the workshop seeks to promote fair competition and uphold ethical business practices, fostering a transparent and equitable procurement environment.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of MPU’s procurement processes and learn how to navigate the legal and ethical framework of Ukrainian medical procurement effectively.

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 | Start: 03:00 PM | End: 04:30 PM  

Location: Online

We are pleased to invite you to the kick-off webinar for the Global Health Hub Germany’s 2025 annual theme: "Global Health in Conflict Settings."

This webinar will serve as the starting point for consolidating a dedicated working group on this pressing topic. Building on the poster session at the Global Health Talk 2024, we aim to bring together experts and practitioners to form an interdisciplinary working group.

The session will provide the opportunity to discuss key ideas, share insights, and define the next steps for collaborative activities within the working group.

We look forward to your participation in this foundational meeting and to your contributions to advancing the dialogue on global health in conflict settings.

Please registere here for the Webinar: Registration | Kick-Off Webinar of the Global Health Hub Germany's Annual Theme "Global Health in Conflict Settings"

For further questions, please contact the Hub Management Team at info@globalhealthhub.de

Join us on  for a critical discussion on global health strategies centered around migrants and refugees. This webinar will explore the findings from our recent Policy Brief, titled "Prioritising Migrants and Refugees in the Global Health Discourse." The brief, developed by the Global Health Hub Germany’s Community of Practice on Global Health and Migration, emphasizes the urgent need to address the unique health challenges faced by these vulnerable populations.

The session will cover key topics including:

• Limited access to healthcare for migrants and refugees
• Increased vulnerability to infectious diseases
• The impact of climate change on migration patterns

We will discuss strategic recommendations from the Policy Brief, such as raising awareness of the social determinants of migrants' health, integrating their needs into the One Health approach, and fostering cross-sectoral collaboration to drive change.

These insights are pivotal for shaping inclusive, effective global health policies. We highly encourage your participation to help promote equitable healthcare for all.

Please save the date and confirm your availability. We look forward to your valuable contributions to this important discussion.

Register here: Registration | Webinar: Advancing Global Health – Prioritising Migrants and Refugees in Policy and Practice

For further details, please contact:

Sonu Bhaskar and Henna Riemenschneider or the Hub Management Team at info@globalhealthhub.de

---REMINDER---

Dear Global Health & Migration Community Members (Global Health Hub Germany),

Please join our regular community meeting on March 19 at 15:00 (Berlin time) via BigBlueButton:

https://webinare.e-collaboration.eu/b/rooms/quy-4tp-alp-s0p/join

PW: nw6jwp

Agenda

• • Welcoming new members
  • Presentation “The Role of Health Literacy in Shaping Preventive Health Behaviors Among Migrant Youth in Germany” – Gunda Waldmann
  • Update Global Health in Conflict Settings -project

Best regards,

Sonu & Henna

for the Global Health and Migration Community, GHHG

Dear Global Health & Migration Community Members (Global Health Hub Germany),

Please join our regular community meeting on February 19 at 15:00 (Berlin time) via BigBlueButton:

https://webinare.e-collaboration.eu/b/rooms/quy-4tp-alp-s0p/join

PW: nw6jwp

Agenda

• will be updated

Best regards,

Sonu & Henna

for the Global Health and Migration Community, GHHG

Dear Global Health & Migration Community Members (Global Health Hub Germany),

Please join our first regular community meeting of 2025 on January 15 at 15:00 (Berlin time) via BigBlueButton:

https://webinare.e-collaboration.eu/b/rooms/quy-4tp-alp-s0p/join

PW: nw6jwp

Agenda

• will be updated

Best regards,

Sonu & Henna

for the Global Health and Migration Community, GHHG

Dear Global Health & Migration Community Members,

Everyone who is interested in taking an active role in planning our next webinar focused on discussing the findings of our recent Policy Brief, "Prioritising Migrants and Refugees in the Global Health Discourse"

on January 16, please join our Webinar Task Force meeting on November 27 at 15:00 Berlin over BigBlueButton:

https://webinare.e-collaboration.eu/b/rooms/quy-4tp-alp-s0p/join

PW: nw6jwp

Best regards,

Sonu & Henna

for the Global Health and Migration Community, GHHG

DIE GVG LÄDT EIN: AKTUELLE STUNDE (Ausschuss EUROPA)

Herausforderungen und Maßnahmen im Kampf gegen antimikrobielle Resistenzen (AMR)

Digitale Aktuelle Stunde mit Dr. Georg Kippels, MdB (CDU)                                                                                                                

Dienstag, 11. November 2024, 14:00 Uhr – 15:00 Uhr (digital)

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,
liebe Mitglieder des Ausschusses Gesundheit und Pflege,

antimikrobielle Resistenzen (AMR) stellen unsere Gesundheitssysteme und die öffentliche Gesundheit vor große Herausforderungen. Eine vor wenigen Wochen veröffentlichte Studie der University of Washington geht von weltweit mehr als 39 Millionen Menschen aus, die an Infektionen mit resistenten Keimen sterben könnten. Bei fast weiteren 170 Millionen Todesfällen könnten solche Erreger zumindest eine Rolle spielen.

Dieser großen Gefahren ist man sich international und national zunehmend bewusst und die WHO hat bereits 2019 AMR zu einer der zehn größten globalen Bedrohungen für die öffentliche Gesundheit erklärt. Verschiedene Maßnahmen und die Zusammenarbeit relevanter Organisationen sollen die Gesundheitssysteme deshalb im Kampf gegen Antibiotikaresistenzen stärken. Zuletzt wurde 2023 auf Ebene der EU der AMR-Aktionsplan von 2017 in unterschiedlichen Dimensionen ergänzt und erweitert.   

Im Juni 2024 wurde in Deutschland auf nationaler Ebene ein hochkarätiger Parlamentskreis gegründet. Dort engagieren sich Abgeordnete zusammen mit Expert:innen gegen antimikrobielle Resistenzen und für die Entwicklung neuer Antibiotika. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass wir den Vorsitzenden und Sprecher des Parlamentskreises, Dr. Georg Kippels, MdB als Experten für einen Austausch im Rahmen unseres Formats AKTUELLE STUNDE gewinnen konnten.

Dieses Format bietet unseren Mitgliedern die Möglichkeit, sich über aktuelle Themen und Herausforderungen auszutauschen und Informationen aus erster Hand zu erhalten. Wir wollen mit Herrn Dr. Kippels insbesondere über neue Entwicklungen, die Verzahnung der internationalen und nationalen Strategien sowie geplante Maßnahmen sprechen.

Im Namen der Ausschussvorsitzenden Ilka Wölfle und Rudolf Henke sind Sie herzlich eingeladen, mitzudiskutieren, Fragen zu stellen und eigene Perspektiven einzubringen.

Datum & Uhrzeit: 

Montag, 11. November 2024, 14:00 Uhr – 15:00 Uhr

Ort:

Digitale Veranstaltung via Zoom

Zugangsdaten

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88465598363?pwd=beQGIbuSrAectDHG3SEcVXajWbQ0mR.1

Speaker Series N°9 - The Role of Research in Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence 

Dear Hub members, 

On Monday, 11 November, the Subcommittee for Global Health (Unterausschuss für Globale Gesundheit) of the German Parliament (Bundestag) will hold its 29th session on Antimicrobial Resistances (AMR).

The meeting is open to the public and can be followed virtually here: www.bundestag.de (in German only).

The joint evening reception hosted by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the GHA – German Health Alliance on 27 November will take place at the Akademie of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Berlin.

This event will consist of two parts: a discussion on “Partnering to Strengthen Health Systems“, followed by a networking reception.

Germany, as a leader in global health, both at the state level and through an engaged private sector, as well as other non-governmental actors, plays a crucial role in international health cooperation. The discussion will bring together key stakeholders, including policymakers, healthcare professionals, and experts, to explore innovative strategies and collaborative efforts aimed at reinforcing healthcare systems in developing and emerging countries.

The agenda will cover topics, including sustainable healthcare financing, technology-driven solutions, and best practices from various organizations. The goal is to encourage a meaningful exchange on how to shape contributions focusing on equitable healthcare access while over 4.5 billion people worldwide currently lack sufficient medical care, particularly in the Global South. Light will be especially shed on how stronger partnerships between governments, the private sector, civil society, and academia can foster sustainable health solutions.

The subsequent evening reception will serve as a platform for further discussions on the significance of strategic health partnerships in addressing the challenges of under-resourced health systems, workforce training, and enhancing public-private partnerships for improved health outcomes.

Further details on the programme will follow and be published on the registration page.

We are looking forward to an inspiring and enriching exchange!

16:00-17:30 CEST | Tuesday 15th October 2024 
Side Event | World Health Summit | Manila Lounge 

As the global health community contends with the escalating challenges posed by the climate emergency, the need for critical investments in Climate Services for Health are paramount.

From extreme weather to shifting disease burdens, malnutrition to the quality of the air we breathe, unprecedented rising temperatures to societal mental health impacts, it is clear that climate and human health are inextricably linked. And yet, climate data is rarely exploited to manage health risks - despite our growing awareness of the consequential direct and indirect effects of the climate and climate change upon our health.

The 2023 WMO State of Climate Services for Health report states that immense opportunity lies in our ability to integrate climate information into health delivery and planning. If we are to ensure that we can respond to the greatest threat of the 21st century, climate and health data and decision-making must be integrated.

This side event at the World Health Summit aims to highlight the value of developing a strong ecosystem for Climate Services for Health and spotlight some of the risks of failing to do so properly. Please join us as we bring key actors from across climate and health to discuss why rising to this challenge is so vital and understand how we can prioritise the urgently needed investments, coordination, and commitments in this space to protect global health in a changing climate.

Please register below, and forward any questions about this event to Ben Ryder, Research Manager for Climate Impacts & Adaptation at Wellcome (b.ryder@wellcome.org)

NB: Please note that you must have a valid registration for the WHS to join this event in person.

Virchow-ESMT Lecture “Health and Sustainability for Thriving Futures” 

October 11, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., followed by a lunch reception
ESMT Berlin, Schlossplatz 1, 10178 Berlin and via livestream

This event will take place on campus and online. To attend the event in person, please register here. To attend the event online, please click here. 

ESMT Berlin and the Virchow Foundation are delighted to host the distinguished Virchow Lectures in honour of Lucy Gilson and Johan Rockström, the Virchow Prize 2024 Laureates. They will explore the critical and timely topic of holistic and systems-based approaches to safeguarding “Health for All” and the interconnectedness of health with the different levels of health systems, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the planetary boundaries of environmental sustainability, highlighting the importance of integrated strategies to address complex global challenges towards our common goal of attaining SDG3 “Good Health and Well-being.”

The British Embassy invites to the Global Health Reception and Networking Event in support of the GLOHRA Workshop on AMR and Equity.

Date: Monday, 28th October 2024

Location: British Embassy Berlin | Wilhelmstrasse 70 | 10177 Berlin

Registration here

As global attention remains focused on critical health challenges, the importance of strengthening international cooperation to address a range of health threats has never been more apparent. From ensuring equitable access to healthcare to tackling the rising threat of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR), global health is at a crossroads. These challenges not only impact public health but also pose significant risks to economic stability, food security, and sustainable development.

The upcoming UNGA High-Level Meeting on AMR, scheduled for 26th September, offers a key opportunity to assess progress and renew commitments to combat one of the most pressing health threats. In October, the World Health Summit will provide a vital platform for advancing discussions on broader global health priorities, including universal health coverage, pandemic preparedness, and innovation in healthcare.

We would like to take this moment to recognize the remarkable collaboration and dedication of the global health community and to offer our continued support in facilitating dialogue between its members. Together, we can work towards a healthier and more resilient world for the generations to come.

Public live viewing followed by a discussion.

Monday, 7 October 2024 | 11.00 am - 1.00 pm
Auditorium in the "Charité Crossover - CCO"
Charité Campus Mitte | Virchowweg 6 | 10117 Berlin

The Stockholm Nobel Committee will announce this year's Nobel Laureates in Physiology or Medicine on 7 October 2024.
Colleagues from medical/biological institutions, journalists and students can experience this exciting moment at the Nobel Live Viewing.

Organised by the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the Virchow Foundation, the Charité Foundation and the Berlin Medical Society, this special ritual will once again be used this year to discuss current issues over coffee and biscuits.

Immediately following the Nobel Committee's press conference in Stockholm at 11.30 a.m., which will be broadcast via livestream, experts from Berlin will comment on the research of the new prizewinners, place the award-winning work in the respective research contexts and work in the respective research contexts and will be available to answer questions.

Regarding your participation in the event, we kindly ask for your feedback by Friday, 4 October 2024 at the latest.
Until this date, it is also possible to submit "bets" on this year's award winner(s) in writing by e-mail to
annette.welling@virchow.foundation. A valuable prize awaits the winner!

Location: Robert Koch Institute, Nordufer 20, 13353 Berlin, Historical lecture hall, and online via WebEx Webinar (hybrid)

Speaker: Dr Musa Sadock, Department of History, University of Dar es Salaam

Registration of public attendees for on-site participation or requests for confirmation of participation by 1 Octobre 2024 at please contact ZIG-Talks@rki.de.

See here for more information: RKI - Homepage