🌍🩺 Join an´´the upcoming webinar series on “AI and Disinformation: Understanding the Risks and Limits of EU Law.”

Hosted by Health Action International in collaboration with Cyprus University of Technology, the session will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the spread of misinformation in healthcare and the challenges this creates for regulation and fundamental rights.

The webinar will be led by Dr. Hannah van Kolfschooten (University of Basel), a specialist in AI regulation and fundamental rights.

📅 Sessions available:
• 12 May 2026 – 15:00 CET
• 14 May 2026 – 11:00 CET

Participants can choose the session that best suits their schedule and register online. 🤖⚖️

Join the KIS expert forum on 12 June 2026 in Berlin, focusing on international perspectives in healthcare responses to domestic and sexualized violence 🌍💬.

Under the theme “What’s happening next door?”, this event explores how different European countries support survivors within the health system. With one in three women in Europe affected by physical or sexualized violence, the discussion will highlight the gaps and varied implementation of the Istanbul Convention across countries.

Experts from France, Austria, and Switzerland will share promising practices and real-world approaches, followed by a joint discussion on what lessons can be applied to improve care in Germany 🇩🇪. The event will also feature valuable insights from the Berlin Survivors’ Council, bringing lived experience into the conversation.

🗓 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM (doors open at 9:30 AM)
📍 Location: Refugio, Berlin

Participants are encouraged to register by 15 May 2026. Expect a day of meaningful exchange, practical insights, and collaborative learning 🤝✨

Join a global webinar on 13 May 2026 exploring the latest findings from the 2025 UN IGME Report on mortality across the life course (ages 0–24) 🌍👶📊. Hosted by the Child Health Task Force, this virtual session will unpack key trends in newborn, child, adolescent, and youth mortality, including causes of death and emerging inequalities across regions.

Participants will gain insights into where progress is accelerating—or stalling—and what’s new in this year’s estimates, including updated data, methodological improvements, and important limitations. 📈🔍

🗓 Time: 9:00–10:30 AM EDT | 3:00–4:30 PM CET
💻 Format: Online (Zoom)

This webinar marks the first in a three-part series aimed at strengthening understanding, advocacy, and action for young people’s health worldwide. 🌱✨

The 6th Neuro Intensive Care Medicine Day of Charité 🧠🏥 will take place on 9 May 2026 in Berlin.

This professional-only event brings together specialists in neuro-intensive care from all three Charité sites for a day of scientific exchange and clinical discussion. The program highlights the latest study results, updated clinical guidelines, and ongoing debates in the field of neurointensive medicine.

A special feature of this year’s edition is the presentation of instructive and engaging clinical case reports from patients treated at the Charité over the past year, offering real-world insights into complex neurological care cases.

The event is designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, share expertise, and discuss current challenges and innovations in neurocritical care 🧠💬.

📅 Date: 9 May 2026
📍 Location: Charité, Berlin
🎯 Audience: Medical professionals only
🔬 Focus: Neurointensive care, clinical research, case discussions

The American Academy in Berlin will host a public event on 28 April titled “Public Health and Immunization in America: A Story of Success and Misunderstanding” 🏛️💉.

The discussion explores how public health and immunization have significantly improved global health by eradicating diseases, extending life expectancy, and preventing both infectious diseases and certain cancers through vaccination. At the same time, it examines the growing tension between scientific progress and public trust, particularly the rise of anti-science sentiment in the United States during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event features Anne Schuchat, a former senior leader at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who brings over 30 years of experience in public health. She will reflect on past achievements, current challenges, and possible ways forward in rebuilding trust in science and immunization 🧠📊.

📍 Language: English
💰 Cost: Free (registration required)
📅 Date: 28 April

Join the two-part webinar “WHO Health Emergencies EPI-WIN: Operationalizing One Health – from IHR amendments to the Pandemic Agreement” taking place on 29–30 April 2026, 09:00–10:15 CEST (virtual) 💻🌍

Building on lessons from COVID-19, this session explores how health threats at the human–animal–environment interface require stronger, coordinated action across sectors. 🧬 The series will unpack how the International Health Regulations (IHR), their recent amendments, and the Pandemic Agreement reinforce global commitment to preparedness—through the practical application of the One Health approach.

Across two engaging sessions, participants will:

• Understand how One Health is embedded within the IHR and the Pandemic Agreement

• Explore why collaboration across human, animal, and environmental sectors is essential for preventing and managing health threats 🐾🌱

• Learn about operational tools to strengthen preparedness capacities and address zoonotic diseases

• Discover real-world country and regional experiences, along with key challenges and lessons learned 🤝

Day 1 focuses on frameworks, concepts, and tools, while Day 2 highlights practical implementation and experience sharing from the field.

Bringing together global experts and practitioners, this webinar offers valuable insights for anyone working on health security, policy, and multisectoral collaboration—bridging the gap from global commitments to on-the-ground action.

This session highlights how parents and caregivers are central to children’s health, development, and well-being—but also why they need strong, coordinated support from across society. 🌱 The webinar will explore how the health sector can play a more active role, from pregnancy through adolescence, by embedding practical, evidence-based parenting support into everyday health services.

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of:

• Why the health sector is essential in supporting families

• What kinds of support can be delivered through health systems (like guidance, caregiver support, and information sharing)

• How collaboration across sectors can strengthen care pathways and improve family well-being 🤝

Real-world examples from Jordan and Tanzania will be shared, along with practical tools to make parenting support a sustainable part of health services.

Organized by global partners, this session brings together experts and practitioners to share knowledge, experiences, and actionable ideas—making it a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in child and family health 🌍

“Rebooting health promotion – marking 40 years of the Ottawa Charter in the WHO European Region”

📅 29–30 April 2026
⏰ 10:00–12:30 CET
🔗 Register here: Meeting Registration - Zoom

This consultation will bring together policymakers, practitioners, researchers and partners from across the Region to explore how health promotion and prevention can respond to today’s complex challenges, including noncommunicable diseases, mental health burden, inequalities, and wider social, environmental and digital factors shaping health.

During the day, there will be opportunities to exchange experiences, contribute perspectives, and help shape future priorities for health promotion and well-being in the WHO European Region.

We would be delighted if you could join the event and discussion — and we would also encourage you to share this invitation with others in your network who may be interested. An informational flyer is attached to this email that you can share widely.

👉 For more information, please visit our website: Rebooting health promotion: marking 40 years of the Ottawa Charter in the WHO European Region

The Platform Charité Health Services Research invites researchers and professionals to its upcoming virtual forum on “Decentralised Trials in Health Care Research”—an engaging event designed to foster methodological expertise and scientific exchange 🌐📊.

Taking place on May 6, 2026 (12:30–14:00, Berlin time), the session will feature Assoc. Prof. Mira G.P. Zuidgeest(Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, UMC Utrecht), who will share insights into decentralized approaches in healthcare research and their growing relevance in modern study design 🏥✨.

The forum offers an interactive format, combining a focused lecture with ample time for discussion and informal exchange—either in plenary or small groups depending on participation 🤝. It provides a valuable opportunity for health services researchers to connect, share perspectives, and deepen their understanding of innovative research methods.

Registration is required by May 1, 2026 to receive access details.

Immunization Week 2026 – Breakfast Talks by CCGH 🩺🌍

During Immunization Week 2026, CCGH invites both experts and the wider public to a series of engaging virtual Breakfast Talks focused on one of global health’s most powerful tools: immunization 💉✨. Known for preventing and even eradicating infectious diseases, vaccination remains essential—and this event highlights why it still matters today.

Across five mornings (April 24–30, 2026, 9:00–9:45 AM Berlin time), participants—including students, researchers, doctors, and academics—can join a semi-casual, interactive format that encourages open discussion and knowledge exchange ☕💬. Each session combines a short presentation, group discussions, and a Q&A, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional lectures.

The program covers a wide range of topics—from vaccine access and equity to policy, research, and implementation in global health. Speakers will share insights on challenges such as improving access to pneumococcal vaccines, strengthening vaccination strategies in West Africa, and building sustainable vaccine R&D capacity in Ghana 🌱🌐.

By connecting medical and policy perspectives, the Breakfast Talks aim to deepen understanding, showcase current research, and advocate for stronger immunization systems worldwide.

A webinar hosted by Global Health Hub Germany (GHHG) and Global Action on Men's Health (GAMH). This meeting will explore opportunities in Germany, across Europe and globally to strengthen men’s health through research, practice, and policy—contributing to improved quality of life for all.

Practitioners, policymakers, and advocates will come together to:

• Discuss the importance of investing in men’s health

• Share current initiatives and examples from Germany and beyond • Identify key barriers, policy gaps, and the wider social and economic impacts related to men’s health

• Explore opportunities for national, European and global action, including the development of a men’s health strategy in Germany and other countries

The 13th DNVF Forum on Health Services Research will take place on May 6, 2026, in Berlin, focusing on the pressing topic of mental health care amid rising demand. 🧠📈 Organized by the DNVF working group on Mental Health, the half-day event brings together leading experts to explore current trends, challenges, and innovations in the field.

The program covers key questions such as whether mental health disorders are increasing, how societal perceptions shape diagnosis (“concept creep”), and the specific needs of vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness. 💬

Participants can also look forward to discussions on innovative care models, evidence-based guidelines, and cross-sector solutions aimed at improving mental health services. The forum concludes with a panel debate addressing gaps between research, implementation, and real-world care. 🤝

Registration is now open, and attendees are invited to join this important conversation shaping the future of mental health care.

The Nachwuchsnetzwerk Öffentliche Gesundheit (NÖG) invites early-career and experienced public health professionals to an interactive online exchange on “Advancing Health in All Policies at the municipal level” 🏙️🩺.

Taking place on April 14, 2026 (18:00–19:00 CET), the session builds on discussions from the Poverty and Health congress and explores how cross-sectoral collaboration for health promotion and prevention can be successfully initiated—even without formal decision-making power 💡.

The event will open with insights from Zsuzsanna Majzik, a social manager and public health expert from the City of Munich. She will share practical experiences from developing and implementing Munich’s cross-departmental health guideline, offering valuable lessons from her work supporting municipal processes.

In the second half, participants are invited to actively engage in a peer exchange 🤝: sharing experiences, discussing challenges, and identifying success factors for implementing Health in All Policies locally.

The event welcomes anyone who identifies as part of the public health “next generation” (regardless of age) or is interested in exchanging ideas and experiences.

✨ Expect a practical, inspiring, and interactive discussion on shaping healthier communities together.

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The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare will host a high-level Public Health Symposium on Pandemic Preparedness and Response on Monday, 30 March 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja 🏛️. It is also possible to join this event online.

Bringing together over 300 delegates from 30+ organisations, the one-day event will convene senior government officials, global health experts, and development partners to share insights from China and Nigeria on strengthening global health security 🌍.

The programme features keynote remarks from Prof. George Fu Gao, alongside ministerial dialogues and expert panels exploring epidemic intelligence, surveillance systems, and bilateral cooperation frameworks. Hosted by Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the symposium aims to deliver actionable policy recommendations and a joint communiqué to guide future investments in pandemic preparedness 💡.

With sessions spanning strategic partnerships, emerging infectious diseases, and cross-sector collaboration, the event promises a full day of meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and networking 🤝.

🌍 Circle U. Open Conversation: One Planet – One Health? 🌱

On April 22, 2026 (11:00–12:30), the Circle U. invites participants to an engaging online Open Conversation exploring how climate change is reshaping the way we think about health 🌡️🧠.

This session highlights the deep connections between climate change and disease across humans, animals, and ecosystems 🌿🐾—challenging traditional, human-centered medical perspectives. While much attention has been given to human health, the discussion will also shed light on often-overlooked plant diseases and their critical role in sustaining ecosystems and livelihoods 🌾.

Guided by the holistic One Health approach, leading experts—including researchers from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and UCLouvain—will explore new challenges and interdisciplinary solutions for global health in a changing climate 🌎.

📺 The event will be livestreamed, and registration is open until April 21.

With around 1.84 million people living with dementia in Germany, and numbers expected to rise, the potential to prevent or delay up to 45% of cases is enormous – yet public knowledge remains limited.

The 8th National Conference “Healthy and Active Aging” focuses on effective dementia prevention strategies, showcasing successful practices, and fostering dialogue between science, policy, and practice. Highlights include lifestyle factors, international best practices, personalized multimodal interventions, and early detection approaches. 🌱✨

📅 When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
📍 Where: Hilton Cologne, Cologne 

This conference is aimed at multipliers and professionals in dementia care and health promotion. Don’t miss this opportunity to exchange ideas and shape dementia prevention for the future! 🤝

The official launch of the Health Policy Trend Report 2026 kicks off tomorrow! Join us to hear Sascha van Beek (Deutscher Bundestag; UNITE Parliamentarians Network for Global Health), Tatjana Gust (Bayer Foundation), Philip AbdelMalik (WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence), as well as Branwen J. Hennig and Michael Bayerlein (Global Health Policy Lab) at the Berlin University Alliance hashtag#GrandChallengesConference.

Those already registered are warmly invited to our session in the 'Grand Challenge Global Health' room from 13:20–14:20.

The Health Policy Trend Report 2026, developed in partnership with the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) and UNITE Parliamentarians Network for Global Health, provides the global health community with insights into the evolving challenges, opportunities, and, importantly, solutions in health policymaking.