Dr. Rajendra. M. Joshi - Prime Hospital Dubai Specialist Paediatrics

Dear all,

The World Health Assembly is wrapping up this week, and we'd love to use this moment to reflect together on the key discussions — particularly around AMR and the latest developments. Maybe someone is in Geneva this week and will join us to share her insights and observations. If any of you have also been following or participating in WHA discussions, we warmly invite you to share your perspectives too.

We will also use the meeting to discuss of what the AMR Community can do in 2026, for example centered around a paper on AMR & NCD— and we look forward to your input on the direction or any other topics.

We fully understand that schedules are packed, so even a short drop-in is very welcome.

Kind regards,

Aurélia and Ali

🌍 Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is hosting a series of English-language Global Health teaching sessions on 4–5 June 2026, organised by the Working Group on Global and Planetary Health at the Institute of General Medicine. Open to all students and staff, the sessions will bring together experts, researchers, and practitioners to explore key challenges in global medicine and health equity. 🩺🌱

Topics include access to medicines and primary care in global health, the health impacts of climate change and intervention strategies, and healthcare for and with refugees. Featured speakers come from leading organisations including DNDi, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Diakonie Deutschland, and Charité. 🤝🌎

The sessions will take place in person at Hörsaal 33, Philippstr. 11, Berlin, with no registration required. The organisers encourage participants to share the invitation widely with colleagues and students interested in global and planetary health. 📚✨

Thursday, 4 June 2026

10:15–11:45
Closing the Gaps – Primary Care and Access to Medicines in Global Health
Dr. med. Angela Schuster (Institute of General Medicine; Head of the Global and Planetary Health WG)
Nina Holzhauer (DNDi – Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative)

12:15–13:45
Climate Change: Population Health Impacts and Intervention Strategies
Dr. Oskar Masztalerz (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research)
Cyrus Kimanthi (Research Fellow at the Institute of General Medicine and Climate and Health Connect, Kenya)

Friday, 5 June 2026

10:15–11:45
Medicine For and With Refugees
Prof. med. Joachim Seybold (Medical Director, Charité)
Maike Grube (Diakonie Deutschland)

🌍🩺 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 online event “Hämorrhagisches Krim-Kongo-Fieber – in Europa?” 🦠 will take place on 20 May 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30 (Webex).

Organized by experts from the STAKOB network at the Robert Koch Institute, the session focuses on the clinical management of diseases caused by rare, emerging, or highly pathogenic agents. It highlights how globalization and climate change are contributing to the spread of disease vectors such as Hyalomma ticks, which can transmit the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus to humans and animals.

The discussion will address the risks of CCHF, a severe zoonotic disease that can also be transmitted from person to person and is associated with a high fatality rate. Emphasis will be placed on early recognition, diagnosis, and appropriate clinical response in a European context 🌍.

The session is led by Dr. Agata Mikolajewska from the Robert Koch Institute. Participation is free of charge, held online via Webex, and continuing medical education credits can be applied for.

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

The Joint ForTra–BIH Workshop on Gene and Cell Therapy (GCT): “Where do we stand and where do we want to go?” will take place on 18–19 May 2026 in Frankfurt am Main 🧬🏙️.

This two-day event brings together researchers working in the field of gene and cell therapy, with a special focus on translational scientists aiming to bring innovative research into clinical application. Organized by the ForTra gGmbH for Research Transfer of the Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung and the SPARK-BIH team of the National Strategy for Gene and Cell Therapy, the workshop offers an inspiring and forward-looking platform for exchange and collaboration 🚀.

Participants will discuss current advances, challenges, and future directions in one of the most dynamic areas shaping the future of medicine. The event is free of charge, but prior registration is required as places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

📍 Location: Frankfurt am Main
📅 Date: 18–19 May 2026
🔬 Focus: Gene & Cell Therapy, translational research, clinical innovation

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 6th National Congress on Gender Health will take place on May 19, 2026, in Berlin at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences, bringing together experts to explore the growing importance of gender-specific approaches in healthcare. 🧬🏥

Organized by the Institute for Gender Health in collaboration with the iX Institute for Health System Development, the congress highlights how gender medicine has evolved from a niche topic into a key element of research, public debate, and health policy. 📊

This year’s focus is on prevention, examining how gender-specific factors can improve health outcomes, unlock efficiencies, and strengthen care delivery. Participants can expect expert talks, interactive workshops, and panel discussions featuring stakeholders from healthcare, policy, and research. 💡

Key topics include gender differences in prevention, the role of AI and digitalization, aging and gender, and innovative approaches to care. Workshops will also address issues such as autoimmune diseases, hormonal balance, and gender-based violence.

The event offers a full day of insights, exchange, and forward-looking discussion on shaping a more inclusive and effective healthcare system. 🤝

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.