To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Theodor Bilharz, the discoverer of Schistosoma haematobium, leading research institutions from Germany and Gabon have come together to host a landmark conference in Tübingen. The event is co-organized by the University Hospital Tübingen, Technical University Munich, Justus-Liebig University Gießen, and the Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL) in Gabon.

The meeting aims to bring together experts, researchers, and students from across the globe to exchange insights, present new research, and discuss future directions in the fight against schistosomiasis.

🎤 Themes include:

• History and Global Health


• The Parasite and Its Hosts


• Clinical Disease and Morbidity Management


• Drugs, Diagnostics, and Vaccines


• Immunology, Microbiome, and Metabolomics (DZIF Sessions)


• Epidemiology, Prevention, and Implementation Science

📢 Call for Abstracts:
Present your work as a poster or oral presentation. Submissions must be in English and are due by 30 April 2025.

🔗 Register and submit your abstract soon — only 200 seats available!
🏨 Due to limited accommodation in Tübingen, early booking is strongly recommended.

Upcoming Event: NODE Final Symposium

Germany’s emergency care system is undergoing major transformation, with new models being tested to create more efficient, needs-based structures. The NODE Study, funded by the Innovation Fund of the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA), has compared cooperation between outpatient and inpatient emergency care in the Berlin region.

After three years of data collection and analysis, the first results are now available. The NODE team invites participants to a Final Symposium to discuss key findings together with leading representatives from clinical care, research, administration, politics, and international experts from Denmark.

📅 Thursday, October 9, 2025 | ⏰ 1:00 – 7:00 PM CEST
📍 CharitéCrossOver Center, Berlin-Mitte (Virchowweg 6, 10117 Berlin)
💻 Participation is free and also possible online (access link provided after registration).

The symposium takes place directly before the “Charité meets Denmark” Emergency Medicine Symposium.

The detailed program can be found in the flyer.

👉Register here: Charité meets Denmark – October 10-11, 2025

🌍 8th German–East European Health Forum – Berlin, 10 October 2025

The German Eastern Business Association and the GHA – German Health Alliance will host the 8th German–East European Health Forum on 10 October 2025 in Berlin, as an official side event of the World Health Summit (WHS).

This year’s theme is “Strong Health Systems for Welfare and Economic Growth.” The Forum will bring together senior decision-makers, business leaders, and health experts from Central, Eastern, and South Eastern Europe, the Baltics, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia.

Key discussions will focus on:

• Healthcare as a strategic investment for the future
• Cardiovascular health and CVD plans in Eastern Europe
• Rebuilding Ukraine’s health system

With healthcare systems in the region undergoing major reforms, the Forum highlights innovation, cross-border collaboration, and sustainable development as drivers of improved patient outcomes.

📍 Venue: KPMG premises, Berlin
🗣️ Language: English
💡 Participation: Free of charge

🔗 Programme and Registration here: 8th German - East European Health Forum | High-Level Ministerial Panel confirmed

The German Eastern Business Association and the GHA – German Health Alliance invite stakeholders from across sectors to the 8th German–East European Health Forum, held as an official side event of the World Health Summit 2025.

Under the theme “Strong Health Systems for Welfare and Economic Growth,” the Forum brings together high-level representatives from government, business, and health sectors across Central, Eastern, and South Eastern Europe, the Baltics, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia.

Participants will explore the latest developments in healthcare systems and engage in panel discussions on:

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  Rebuilding Ukraine’s Health System

  
  

The Forum offers a unique opportunity to foster partnerships, share expertise, and strengthen regional cooperation for sustainable and innovative health systems.

Register - 8th GERMAN – EAST EUROPEAN HEALTH FORUM – GHA – German Health Alliance

Programme - 2025-Agenda-GEHF-as-of-06-17.pdf

🌍 7th International Young Researchers’ Symposium on Global Health

📅 October 11–12, 2025 | Akkon University of Applied Sciences, Berlin & Virtual
(Satellite Symposium of the World Health Summit 2025)

The Institute for Research in International Assistance (IRIA) invites young researchers from across the globe to join the 7th International Young Researchers’ Symposium on Global Health. The symposium offers a platform for scientific exchange and collaboration, with all contributions to be published in Akkon University’s compendium.

October 11
The first day opens with a welcome session and the exhibition Unissued Diplomas, followed by international young researchers’ presentations on topics ranging from climate change and health to digital interventions and community health challenges. The evening concludes with the prestigious Virchow Prize Ceremony at Berlin’s Red City Hall.

October 12
The second day continues with presentations from young researchers representing countries including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Yemen, Pakistan, and Germany. The symposium wraps up with a summary and outlook, before participants transition to the World Health Summit in Berlin.

📄 More Information and Registration in the attached Flyer.

🦠🌍 "One Health: Challenges in a Rapidly Changing Environment"

Organized by the One Health Platform, the symposium aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, promote cutting-edge research, and provide a visible stage for scientists working at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.

This year’s venue: 🏨 Hotel Berlin, Berlin
Lützowplatz 17, 10785 Berlin
(Please note this is a different location from last year!)

🔬 Call for Abstracts:
Contribute to the conference by submitting an abstract for either an oral or poster presentation. Topics include:

• AMR
• Agriculture & Health
• AI in Health Research
• Climate Change & Health
• Conservation & Wildlife Health
• Emerging Pathogens
• Environmental Pollution & Health
• Genomics & Proteomics
• Novel Methods
• One Health in Public Health
• Pandemic Preparedness & Prevention
• Social Sciences & Health
• Vaccines & Immunology
• Vectors

💻 Conference Details:
🗓️ Dates: October 13–15, 2025
🌐 Language: English
💶 Fees:

• Regular: €290
• Reduced (students, with ID): €95
  📲 Hashtag: #OHS2025

👉 Register online and submit your abstract here
Note: You will need a registration ID and Indico profile to submit. Create your profile here.

The German Federal Ministry of Health (Department Z 23) and the Global Health Hub Germany (GHHG) are delighted to share with you the invitation for our interactive Side Event “Navigating the Heatwave Era: A City Simulation Exercise” at the World Health Summit 2025.

📅 Monday, 13 October 2025, 16:00–17:30 CEST
📍 InterContinental Hotel Berlin

Keynote by Parliamentary State Secretary Dr. Georg Kippels, a city simulation exercise, and a panel discussion with distinguished speakers await you.

👉 Please register here to secure your spot: https://live.invitario.com/en/navigating-the-heatwave-era/registration

Please note: Participation requires a valid World Health Summit ticket.

Best regards,
Global Health Hub Germany

Dear Global Health & Migration Community Members (GHHG),

Please save the date for our regular community meeting on Oct 15, from 15:00 to 16:00 (Berlin time).

The meeting will take place via BigBlueButton: https://webinare.e-collaboration.eu/b/rooms/quy-4tp-alp-s0p/join

PW: nw6jwp 

Agenda

• will be updated

Save the Dates for Upcoming Meetings

• November 19
• December 17

Warm regards,

Sonu, Zahra & Henna

for the Global Health and Migration Community, Global Health Hub Germany

Event: Intimate partner violence—Data challenges and policy solutions
When/Where: Thursday, 16 October 2025, 6:00–9:00 pm CET · Hertie School Forum, Friedrichstrasse 180, Berlin (on-site)

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is pervasive and often hidden, spanning physical harm as well as psychological violence and coercive control. This joint event by the Hertie School, the German Youth Institute, and the Einstein Center for Population Diversity brings together experts from academia, government and public institutions to discuss how IPV can be better measured, how data gaps can be closed across contexts, and how stronger evidence can inform prevention, protection and support strategies.

Registration required. Questions: socialpolicygroup@hertie-school.org
👉 Don’t miss this important exchange—join the discussion in Berlin!

More Information and Registration: Intimate partner violence: Data challenges and policy solutions | Hertie School

Charité and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) invite students from Berlin universities to the interdisciplinary elective course “Planetary Health – Health of People and Planet in the Anthropocene.” This in-person winter term course explores the urgent health challenges posed by the ecological crisis and equips participants with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable, just, and health-promoting transformations.

📅 Fridays, Oct 17, 2025 – Feb 6, 2026 | 🕙 10:15–13:45 (incl. breaks)
📍 Charité Campus Mitte, Berlin | 💼 6 ECTS

Led by Prof. Dr. Dr. Sabine Gabrysch and her interdisciplinary team, the course offers insights into the science, ethics, and policy of planetary health, including global case studies, expert discussions, and an excursion to PIK. Topics include climate justice, urban health, food systems, and the role of health systems in addressing planetary crises.

🎓 Open to students of Charité and other Berlin universities
📝 Register via email to pauline.harich@pik-potsdam.de by 3 August 2025
📩 For questions: oskar.masztalerz@gmail.com

Event: How to Navigate Cultural, Professional, and Ethical Dilemmas in Health Professions Education
When/Where: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 · 3:00–5:00 PM CEST | 4:00–6:00 PM EAT · Online

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Health professions educators often face situations where cultural expectations, professional standards, and ethical responsibilities collide without clear solutions. This interactive COIL workshop, co-hosted by the Berlin-Nairobi Global HEART program (Charité and University of Nairobi), will use case-based discussions and reflective dialogue to explore real-world dilemmas from diverse cultural and clinical contexts.

Educators and trainers in medicine, nursing, therapy, and related fields, as well as healthcare professionals engaged in teaching, are especially encouraged to participate.

Registration required. For details and access, please contact: sophie.michels@charite.de or emecha@uonbi.ac.ke

👉 Join this cross-continental exchange and reflect together on challenges in health professions education!

More Information and Registration in the attached Fyler

Cominded warmly invite you to join our 2025 community event, where we’ll bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore pressing challenges in implementation, ethics, and policy in the field of global digital mental health. On Thursday (2pm-6pm, CET), we’ll dive into implementation challenges. On Friday (9am-1pm, CET), the focus shifts to ethics & policy. Each day includes a panel discussion with renowned speakers followed by interactive small-group work on practical challenges.

Register here