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.

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.