Hub Management Team

Health Action International is hosting a series of interactive online co-design workshops as part of the ECHO (Engaging Citizens in Honest Opinion) project. 🩺 Participants—including healthcare workers, patient advocates, people with lived experience, and members of the public—are invited to share their perspectives on health mis- and disinformation and help shape practical training resources for healthcare professionals. The workshop series takes place on 16, 20, 23, and 29 July, with each session focusing on a different topic related to recognising and responding to health mis- and disinformation.

What can the Ebola response in West Africa teach us about mental health, trust, and outbreak preparedness today?

We warmly invite you to our upcoming webinar "Ebola and Mental Health: Lessons from the CDC Response in West Africa, 2014-2015" on July 15, 13:00-14:00 CEST. 

Drawing on the 2014–2015 Ebola outbreak in West Africa and its rapid escalation, this webinar will explore why mental health and psychosocial support must be considered an essential part of outbreak response. The session will connect past lessons to current challenges, including the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Anna Grigoryan as our keynote speaker. Based on her personal experience and deployment to Sierra Leone in 2015 as part of the CDC Ebola Response Mission, Dr. Grigoryan will share reflections on key response activities, communication challenges, and the intersection of Ebola response and mental health. The webinar will highlight why coordinated, international, and rapidly scaled-up responses are essential to reduce illness, deaths, fear, and psychosocial distress during outbreaks.

Agenda
13:00–13:30 Keynote by Dr. Anna Grigoryan
13:30–13:50 Q&A session
13:50–14:00 Wrap-up

About the speaker
Dr. Anna Grigoryan is a physician–scientist with over 20 years of international experience leading complex public health projects, fostering innovation, and building strategic partnerships. She spearheaded the WHO–CDC Collaborating Center for Global Public Health Informatics, serving as its first Program Manager. During her tenure at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), she contributed directly to emergency responses to major crises, including the Haiti and China earthquakes, the avian influenza outbreak, and the Fukushima nuclear accident.

In 2015, Dr. Grigoryan supported the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health during the Ebola epidemic as part of the CDC Ebola Response Mission. In her more recent role at the UN/IAEA, she managed a portfolio of projects focused on laboratory strengthening, cancer control, and emergency preparedness, supporting Member States across Africa. She has also mentored emerging leaders and promoted cultures of accountability and inclusion during periods of organizational transition.

This webinar is intended for public health and mental health professionals, as well as everyone interested in Ebola response, outbreak control, pandemic preparedness, and mental health and psychosocial support.

Please note:
The webinar will be recorded. If you do not wish to appear in the recording, you are welcome to keep your camera turned off.

We look forward to your participation and to an engaging discussion on the role of mental health in outbreak response.

For further details, please contact:

Katrin Würfel and Nadja Moser or the Hub Management Team at info@globalhealthhub.de

The 9th German–East European Health Forum will bring together senior decision-makers, healthcare experts, and business leaders from Germany and across Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, the Baltics, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. As an official side event of the World Health Summit, the forum will explore resilient healthcare systems, regulatory harmonization, digital health innovation, and joint strategies for preventing neurodegenerative diseases. 🤝💡

Hosted at KPMG in Berlin, the event offers a valuable platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and fostering international partnerships in the health sector. The conference will be held in English, and participation is free of charge.

Register here: https://gha.health/veranstaltung/9th-german-eastern-european-health-forum/

Dear all,

there are some developments on the horizon in the women’s health space that might be of interest to you:

🗓️ On 22 September 2026, the kick-off event for the launch of the Allianz für Frauengesundheit (alliance for women’s health) will be held in Berlin.

🌟 This new alliance focuses on anchoring the topic of women's health in medicine, care, prevention and communication.

📨 If you are interested in attending the launch event, you can resister for the kick-off via email at info@heldinnen-gesundheit.de

Civil society and community representatives are invited to participate in the upcoming Pandemic Fund Civil Society Townhall on 7 July, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. UK time (GMT+1). 🗓️

This interactive session will provide updates on the 2026 High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR), key outcomes from the latest Pandemic Fund Board meeting, and opportunities for civil society engagement in ongoing and upcoming Pandemic Fund grants. Discussions will also cover the Fund’s fourth Call for Proposals and support for the Accelerated Ebola Response. 💬🤝

The meeting will be held in English with French interpretation, with Portuguese and Spanish interpretation potentially available depending on registration demand.

🔗 Register in advance: https://worldbankgroup.zoom.us/meeting/register/WjUFW-cTTyOxApXgzRKCaA

Information materials for the fourth Call for Proposals are available in English, French, and Portuguese via the Pandemic Fund website.

Participation is open to civil society and community representatives only.

On 12 September 2026, medico international and IPPNW Germany invite health professionals, researchers, activists, and anyone interested to the Global Health Conference: The Right to Health in Times of War at Refugio Berlin.

The conference will explore the growing attacks on health care in conflict zones—from Gaza and Sudan to Ukraine and Lebanon—and discuss the erosion of medical neutrality, the protection of health under violence, and the wider impacts of militarization on health systems. 🌍🏥

The program features a keynote by Christina Wille, expert-led workshops with speakers from Sudan, Lebanon, and Ukraine, and discussions on the ethical and political challenges facing global health today. CME training credits have been applied for.

🗓️ Date: 12 September 2026, 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Location: Refugio Berlin

Registration is open, but places are limited—early sign-up is recommended.

On October 14, 2026, the University of Heidelberg will host a free, in-person conference exploring one of today's most pressing societal challenges: the mental health of young people. 🌱

Bringing together researchers, educators, students, policymakers, and practitioners, the event examines both the personal and societal conditions that support healthy development and resilience. Marking the conclusion of the REBOUND 2.0project, the conference combines the latest research with practical perspectives on prevention, education, and mental well-being in schools, universities, and communities.

💬 Join the conversation on how we can create the conditions for young people not just to cope—but to thrive.

🌍🩺 Global Perspectives on Multilingualism in (Mental) Healthcare brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, practitioners, and experts from around the world to explore how linguistic diversity impacts healthcare access and quality.

Taking place on 26–27 June 2026 in Hamburg, Germany, this international conference will examine challenges and innovative solutions for multilingual communication in healthcare and mental healthcare settings. The programme features inspiring lectures, interactive workshops, a best-practice pitch session, and a panel discussion focused on improving health equity and strengthening global health systems.

🤝✨ The event offers a unique opportunity for learning, collaboration, and networking across disciplines, with the goal of developing more inclusive and effective healthcare services for multilingual communities worldwide.