The field of health policy and systems research (HPSR) seeks to understand and improve how societies organize themselves in achieving collective health goals, and how different actors interact in the policy and implementation processes to contribute to policy outcomes. Interdisciplinary by nature, HPSR aims to provide a comprehensive picture of how health systems respond and adapt to health policies, and how health policies can shape − and be shaped by − health systems and the broader determinants of health. 

This webinar aims to highlight several current initiatives related to health policy and systems research in Germany, and to discuss and explore entry points for strengthening collaboration and partnerships for advancing HPSR within Germany and with international institutions. 

The webinar is jointly organized by the German Alliance for Global Health Research (GLOHRA); the Department of Population Medicine and Health Services Research (AG2) in the School of Public Health at Bielefeld University; and the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, an international partnership hosted by the World Health Organization (The Alliance).

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7GL7mllETgeyFC6cagUsmw#/registration

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,

die Verbesserung der Gesundheitsversorgung von Frauen weltweit steht im Fokus unserer Veranstaltung. Bisher lag der Schwerpunkt multilateraler Programme und der Allokation von Forschungsmitteln oft auf der sexuellen und reproduktiven Gesundheit. Es ist jedoch entscheidend, eine ganzheitlichere Perspektive einzunehmen, die das gesamte Spektrum der Gesundheitsthemen von Frauen einschließt. In diesem Zusammenhang haben zahlreiche Akteure aus der Zivilgesellschaft und der Gesundheitswirtschaft bereits innovative Maßnahmen ergriffen und strategische Partnerschaften geschlossen, um die Gesundheit von Frauen zu verbessern. Gemeinsam möchten wir mit Ihnen verschiedene Lösungsansätze diskutieren und erörtern, wie Deutschland aktiv zu diesem wichtigen Thema beitragen kann.

Die GHA – German Health Alliance lädt Sie dazu recht herzlich zu einem multisektoralen Austausch unter der Schirmherrschaft von Herrn Dr. Georg Kippels, MdB, ein.

Montag, den 01.07.2024, 16 – 18 Uhr

im Paul-Löbe-Haus, Saal 4 400

Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin

Bitte merken Sie sich den Termin vor!

Herzliche Grüße,

Rajani Sabanantham

In healthcare, GenAI holds immense promise for revolutionizing medical research, diagnosis and treatment. But how can GenAI be utilized in the case of Real-World Evidence (RWE)? And to what extent can one leverage this technology effectively to enhance trial efficiency, improve data analysis capabilities and drive meaningful discoveries?

In our Climedo Connect on June 27, 2024, Dragan Mileski (Co-Founder and CTO of Climedo) will explore how to meaningfully apply GenAI across the field of clinical trials, with a specific focus on RWE. 

What to expect: 

• Understanding GenAI: Explore the fundamentals of GenAI, including emerging trends and technology outlook, to grasp its potential in transforming RWE studies.
• Top use cases for GenAI in post-market studies: Dive into the practical applications of GenAI in post-market studies, examining its role in drug safety monitoring, comparative effectiveness analysis and more.
• Best practices for incorporating GenAI in clinical research: Learn actionable strategies and best practices for seamlessly integrating GenAI into your trials. 

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to the discussion on enhancing collaboration between trial physicians, sponsors, and CROs in clinical trials.

Join us for the BARDA VITAL Global Health Security Symposium at the Rahel Hirsch Center for Translational Medicine in Berlin — an exciting event focused on visionary advancements in pandemic preparedness and response, vaccine and therapeutics innovation, and medical countermeasures aimed at enhancing pandemic preparedness and response for a safer future.

This dynamic symposium features invaluable networking opportunity, inspiring talks, and exciting company pitches. Connect with leading experts, researchers, and professionals from both sides of the Atlantic to explore the latest discoveries and strategies in preventing and addressing global health crises.

Join us for this engaging and insightful event that brings together key stakeholders in healthcare and innovation. Whether you're a startup, academic institution, or industry expert, this symposium invites you to explore cutting-edge solutions and connect with members of the U.S. and EU therapeutics and vaccine innovation community.

Von der »wandernden Gebärmutter« über die »Hysterie« bis hin zum sich nur äußerst langsam wandelnden Verständnis für chronische Erkrankungen wie Endometriose: Das Verhältnis von Frauengesundheit und Medizin blickt auf eine erschütternde Geschichte. Die immer noch weit verbreitete Unkenntnis weiblicher Gesundheitsthemen liegt maßgeblich an mangelnden Daten weiblicher Patientinnen („gender data gap“), auch da Frauen in klinischen Studien unverhältnismäßig selten Probandinnen sind. Digitale Tools, beispielsweise für das Menstruations-Tracking, zur Verhütung, in der Schwangerschaft oder in der Perimeno- und Menopause, die von Frauen zunehmend genutzt werden, können ein erster Ausweg aus dem gender data gap sein. Es stellt sich demnach die Frage, inwiefern Datennutzung und digitale Lösungen das Potential haben, ein Katalysator für eine gendersensible Medizin zu sein.

Unsere gemeinsame Veranstaltung „Frauengesundheit endlich im Fokus: Werden digitale Anwendungen der Durchbruch für gendersensible Medizin sein?“ von Taylor Wessing und BVMed e.V. widmet sich dem Status Quo, den künftigen Möglichkeiten und notwendigen Voraussetzungen für den Einsatz von Digital Health in der Gendermedizin.

Moderiert wird die Veranstaltung von Natalie Gladkov (BVMed e.V.). 

Hier über die Webseite von TaylorWessing anmelden.

Liebe Frauen,

Das nächste Women in Global Health Germany Netzwerktreffen / Annual Meeting findet am Freitag, 21. Juni 2024 in Berlin von 10-16h in Präsenz statt.

Für das diesjährige  Netzwerktreffen /Annual Meeting gibt es wieder die Möglichkeit einer aktiven Teilnahme von Frauen aus dem Netzwerk im Rahmen einer 5-minütigen Kurzintervention für die Paneldiskussion “Frauengesundheit über die Lebensspanne – Fokus Ageing Women”.

Für das Panel werden 3 Diskutant*innen ausgewählt. Bitte verwenden Sie für die Einreichung Ihrer Kurz-Intervention das Dokument im Anhang. 

Wir freuen uns auf interessante und innovative Beiträge bis zum 09. April 2024!

Mit freundlichen Grüßen,

Sabine Ludwig, Nora Anton, Delia Strunz, Constanze Brinckmann, Sophie Gepp

ZIG-Talk: Fabiana Lorencatto – What is the benefit of applying behavioural science to global health implementation?

Location: Online via WebEx Webinar (no physical meeting)

Speaker: Fabiana Lorencatto, University College London

Online participation is possible without registration. If you need a confirmation of participation, please contact ZIG-Talks@rki.de beforehand.

Dear Community,

We would like to draw your attention to the "Maternal Mental Health in Africa - Conversations" symposium on 19 June 2024. The free, hybrid event is organized by the Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health and the Africa Oxford Initiative at the University of Oxford, UK, in collaboration with the Perinatal Mental Health Project at the University of Cape Town.

Registration is open on Eventbrite.

The symposium promises rich discussions, collaboration opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of maternal mental health in Africa. We are particularly interested in hearing from speakers with real-world experience and expertise in the field from the African continent. The format will be conversational, with an emphasis on engaging discussions and debate.

We would like to invite you to submit an abstract for presentations at the symposium. The themes are:

1. Moving from Trial to Scale
2. Working with Social Determinants
3. Sustaining Capacity beyond Research

Submissions are welcome from researchers, advocates, practitioners, and individuals working in the NGO sector, with a focus on experiences and work conducted in Africa or with relevance to the African context.

The deadline for abstract submissions is 15 April 2024.

We very much look forward to your contributions to this important conversation on maternal mental health in Africa.

Afrika-Verein invites to the 9th German-African Healthcare Forum "Building Healthcare Resilience in Africa: Trends and Partnerships", on 19th June 2024 at Hilton Hotel, Frankfurt am Main which is jointly organised by Afrika-Verein (German-African Business Association) and GHA - German Health Alliance.

Sustainable healthcare for all is an essential prerequisite for a sustainable global future. Nevertheless, many African countries still face the challenge of providing adequate responses to their medical needs. Building quality healthcare systems requires proactive action by policymakers and economic stakeholders. African countries need global commitment and mutual support through strong partnerships and robust health emergency response mechanisms to move towards a more resilient and secure healthcare system. The capacity of the health workforce, good policies and governance, infrastructure and cost-effective financing instruments become key elements in building a resilient healthcare systems in Africa.

Key topics:

• Global Partnership (Do we need healthcare partnerships?)
• Healthcare infrastructure
• Skills development & workforce in medical sector
• E-Health (AI; E-Mobility)
• Pharma (Drugs, Biotechnology, & Generic drugs, local vaccine production)
• Strengthening Local Value chains
• Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
• Women’s Health
• Financing Healthcare projects (regulatory framework & implementation)

Target Group:
German, African and European decision makers in business and politics, equipment manufacturers, project developpers, utilities, financiers & investors, development cooperation, think tanks etc.

Language: Conference languages are English and French. Translation will be provided in the main conference room.

Register here!

++ Wegen der wenigen Anmeldungen, findet der Austausch leider nicht statt ++

Liebe Mitglieder der Akteursgruppe Jugend,

aktuell laufen die Wahlen zum neuen Lenkungskreis des Global Health Hubs Germany für die Jahre 2024-2026.

Bis zum 16. Juni 2024 könnt ihr noch eure Stimmen für die beiden neuen Vertreter:innen unserer Akteursgruppe Jugend im Lenkungskreis abgeben.

Damit ihr die Kandidat:innen vorab besser kennen lernen und euch einen guten persönlichen Eindruck verschaffen könnt, möchten wir gerne einen Austausch mit der gesamten Akteursgruppe anbieten. Die Kandidat:innen werden sich euch bei dieser Gelegeneit noch einmal kurz vorstellen und wir werden genug Raum für Fragen und gegenseitigen Austausch einplanen.

Wir freuen uns sehr über eure Teilnahme! 

Organisatorischer Hinweis: Bitte sagt hier in der Veranstaltung kurz zu oder ab, damit wir einschätzen können, wie viele Leute am Austausch teilnehmen werden. Wir planen das ganze ab 10 Teilnehmer:innen stattfinden zu lassen.

Beste Grüße
Paul & Sophie

The Global Urban Health Community is organizing a lecture series on "City Diagnoses" to operationalize the previously published policy brief of urban health. Each week an expert from academia or practice is presenting their work on integrated assessments of urban health, as well as the challenges and opportunities arising.    

Global urbanization is an ongoing megatrend. Cities are places that offer both opportunities and challenges for human health, and their dynamic development makes them “spaces of opportunity” for different futures. “City diagnoses” are intended as a tool to help identity a city’s health opportunities and challenges, develop a shared vision of the future for the local context, and create the basis for health-promoting action for a healthy future of cities. Together with interested parties and invited practitioners, the Global Urban Health Community Lecture Series will explore the concept of “city diagnoses” from different perspectives.

In today's lecture Christina Plantz from BZgA (Bundeszentral für gesundheitliche Aufklärung) will be presenting the StadtRaumMonitor tool as a participatory tool for health promotion. The lecture will be in German

DER EUROPÄISCHE LANCET COUNTDOWN BERICHT ZU KLIMAWANDEL UND GESUNDHEIT 2024: WAS BEDEUTEN DIE ERGEBNISSE FÜR DEUTSCHLAND?

Der Lancet Countdown (LCD) Europe ist eine interdisziplinäre, internationale Forschungskooperation, die anhand von 41 Indikatoren die Auswirkungen des fortschreitenden Klimawandels auf die Gesundheit in Europa untersucht – und die politischen Antworten darauf. Am 13. Mai 2024 wurde der zweite Bericht mit den neuesten Forschungsergebnisse des LCD Europe im renommierten Fachjournal Lancet Public Health veröffentlicht.

Hier geht’s zum neuen Bericht.

Die Universität Heidelberg ist Teil der LCD Europe Forschungskooperation und lädt gemeinsam mit der Deutschen Allianz Klimawandel und Gesundheit (KLUG e.V.) und dem Centre for Planetary Health Policy (CPHP) zu einer Launchveranstaltung ein, auf der der neue Bericht vorgestellt wird. Gemeinsam mit Expert:innen aus Politik, Wissenschaft, Praxis und Zivilgesellschaft werden die zentralen wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse des aktuellen Berichts präsentiert und in den lokalen Kontext eingeordnet.

Datum: Donnerstag, 23.05.2024 | 10.30 – 12.30 Uhr
Ort: Alte Aula, Grabengasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg & online

The Global Urban Health Community is organizing a lecture series on "City Diagnoses" to operationalize the previously published policy brief of urban health. Each week an expert from academia or practice is presenting their work on integrated assessments of urban health, as well as the challenges and opportunities arising.    

Global urbanization is an ongoing megatrend. Cities are places that offer both opportunities and challenges for human health, and their dynamic development makes them “spaces of opportunity” for different futures. “City diagnoses” are intended as a tool to help identity a city’s health opportunities and challenges, develop a shared vision of the future for the local context, and create the basis for health-promoting action for a healthy future of cities. Together with interested parties and invited practitioners, the Global Urban Health Community Lecture Series will explore the concept of “city diagnoses” from different perspectives.

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

Speaker: Kenneth Sherr, University of Washington

Public attendees need to register for on-site participation by mailing to abbr title="Zentrum für internationalen Gesundheitsschutz""ZIG-Talks@rki.de by 14th May 2024. Online participation is possible without registration. If you need a confirmation of participation, please contact ZIG-Talks@rki.de beforehand.

In this webinar we will introduce the concept of economic evaluation of health interventions and discuss its importance as a tool for policy making with Dr. Francisco Pozo-Martin as panellist. We will also illustrate how to implement an economic evaluation with an example set in the African context.

Francisco Pozo-Martin is a research scientist at the Evidence-based Public Health Unit (ZIG2) in RKI's Centre for International Health Protection. He is a health economist and quantitative health services/ systems researcher with more than 15 years of experience in Global Health research. Among other topics, he has worked on decision analysis models for cancer treatment, economic evaluation of cancer diagnostics and hypertension control interventions, and modelling human resources for maternal health. Recently he has been working on developing and synthesising evidence regarding the effectiveness of public health and social measures against COVID-19.

There will be time for questions after the presentation. Registration is not needed.

The webinar-series has been opened to the broader public health community. The main addressees are the participants of the 2.5-year online and offline training course on applied public health research methods, which aims to develop strategic skills and strengthen networking among researchers working on public health projects in GHPP partner countries.

Information on the CARe project can be found here:
https://www.rki.de/EN/Content/Institute/International/GHPP/projects/care.html

Target group: Researchers, Public Health workers, students with interest in Global Health

Over the past four years, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted daily life, placed a heavy burden on healthcare systems worldwide and highlighted glaring inequalities in the management of global health crises. It has revealed significant gaps in disease surveillance and data sharing and highlighted the urgent need to strengthen global health research. The strategy of intensive containment of the COVID-19 pandemic has often been at the expense of tackling other infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and HIV, leading to fragmented and nationally focussed solutions. 

The need for a more equitable and coherent global health strategy, particularly with regard to preparing for and responding to future pandemics, is clear. The webinar "Initiating Change: A global health approach in the wake of pandemics" o will bring together experts from national and international health bodies, policymakers and the pharmaceutical industry to discuss the pressing issues of global health policy and pandemic prevention. In particular, the focus is on ensuring equitable access to medicines and vaccines, promoting global health research and improving surveillance and data exchange mechanisms. It is based on the conference report "Global Health Approach for Infectious Diseases - A Proposal for the Next Decade",  a joint publication of the national academies of Ethiopia (EAS), Germany (Leopoldina), Senegal (ANSTS) and South Africa (ASSAf), which emerged from the workshop "Infectious Diseaseas beyond COVID-19" on 23-24 May 2023 in Berlin (weblink).  

Programm: https://www.leopoldina.org/livp-global-health

Registrierung: https://leopoldina-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LKsd3QhJSuaQdfbkGW_SeA

This May (13th-17th) the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health will be hosting a one-week in-person course entitled, "Applying the Rights Based Approach in Achieving Health Related SDGs". In this course we will be covering the theories and frameworks of Human Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals. We will also delve into access to health and medicines for vulnerable populations (living in remote areas, people with disabilities, people with mental illness, people in detention centers) and investigate the WHO pandemic treaty.

The course is coordinated by myself (Maureen McGowan) and my colleague Dr. Astrid Berner-Rodoreda and will include wonderful lecturers from various institutions (i.e., University of Toronto, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences).

If this course is of interest to you, please feel welcome to visit our website or contact the email below! We hope to see you there!