BEMC Talk – Harnessing the Power of Population-Based Data for Global Health Research

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm (CET), Maja Marcus of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Brigham and Women’s Hospital will deliver a hybrid talk entitled “Harnessing the Power of Population-Based Data for Global Health Research.”

The lecture will address how large-scale health datasets — from national surveys to multinational cohorts — can be harmonized and leveraged to answer urgent policy questions in global health. Highlighting the Global Health and Population Project on Access to Care for Cardiometabolic Diseases (HPACC), Dr. Marcus will explore both the challenges of working with diverse data sources and the transformative potential of integrated, policy-relevant datasets for advancing equitable and effective health policy.

📍 In-person: Lecture Hall 22 (formerly Hörsaal Innere Medizin), CCM, via Virchowweg 9 or Sauerbruchweg 2.  Register here
💻 Online via Zoom: Register here

🌍 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

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

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

🌍 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.

5th Fast-Track City Summit Berlin 2025 💊🤝

United against HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STIs, and Tuberculosis

The Fast-Track City Network Berlin brings together actors from politics, practice, and community to shape the future of HIV prevention in Berlin and beyond.

✨Friday, September 26 – Rotes Rathaus
The opening day sets the political stage with keynotes from leading voices in health and community, including Dr. Ina Czyborra and Dr. Stella Nyanzi. Panels will explore Berlin’s HIV action plan, global perspectives, and challenges on the path toward ending AIDS by 2030, followed by a networking get-together.

✨ Saturday, September 27 – Franz-Mehring-Platz 1
The second day focuses on exchange and practice with workshops and discussions on PrEP, testing strategies, and tackling stigma. The program also includes a film screening, sessions on HIV services for Ukrainian migrants, and reflections on bridging medicine and social work

Join us to connect, learn, and shape the future of HIV prevention — in Berlin and beyond! 💬

🔗 Register here

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

Upcoming Live Webinar from Henry Stewart Talks

Real-World Data for Public Health: Lessons in Data Quality, Transparency and Trust

Join Dr. Puja Myles from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for a thought-provoking session on the role of real-world data (RWD) in public health. The webinar will highlight how routinely collected healthcare data can be applied to research, the key dimensions of data quality that ensure its suitability, and recommendations for transparent reporting.

Dr. Myles will also explore what makes data “trustworthy” and share personal insights on balancing the responsibilities of data curators and researchers in ensuring quality.

📅 Tuesday, September 23, 2025
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 PM CEST

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert at the forefront of real-world data research.

👉 Register now via the Event link: Registration

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

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

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and the UN Project Office on Governance (UNPOG), in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea and Incheon Metropolitan City, will host the 9th Regional Symposium on Effective Governance and AI Transformation.

Under the theme “Strengthening Institutions through Technology and Innovation for SDG Acceleration”, the Symposium will bring together policymakers, public sector leaders, technology innovators, and development experts from across Asia, the Pacific, and beyond to explore how artificial intelligence and institutional innovation can help build inclusive, future-ready governance for the 2030 Agenda.

Time: 09:00 – 18:00 | (Seoul (GMT+9)

Key objectives include:

• Promoting institutional innovation for inclusive AI transformation and better public service delivery.
• Advancing ethical and responsible AI systems.
• Identifying strategies for skilling, upskilling, and retaining public sector talent in the AI era.
• Showcasing youth-led and local governance models for SDG progress.
• Applying behavioural science and foresight tools to anticipate governance challenges.

The programme will feature high-level panels, thematic sessions, and knowledge-sharing opportunities on topics such as AI governance, community innovation, generative AI in the public sector, and the role of youth in public service.

🔗 Register here

🌍 NTDs Around the World – Spotlight on Pakistan

The next session of the “NTDs Around the World” series, organised by festmih (federation of european societies for tropical medicine and international health), will focus on neglected tropical diseases in Pakistan. Experts will discuss key challenges and success stories, including:

🔹 Leprosy control in a low-endemic region
🔹 Barriers to diagnosis & treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis in a high-burden country 
🔹 Lessons from the successful roadmap to eliminate trachoma 

📅 Date: 17 September 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM ET | 5:30 PM CEST | 6:30 PM EAT | 8:30 PM PKT

This webinar is supported by the Working Group NTD of the young German Society for Tropical Medicine, Travel Medicine and Global Health.

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from leading experts on the fight against NTDs in Pakistan!

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ypYJsirfekylIdvLzISBEjfnjOc3x6pAvq-1kJvT3MZUMU9WMkFUTkRFMkJLOTMyWFhMN0NaOFoyRy4u&route=shorturl

🍂 Fall School 2025: Understanding Heterogeneity in Cardiology

The Institute for Gender in Medicine (GiM) of the Charité is organizing a Fall School on “Understanding Heterogeneity in Cardiology,” open to doctoral candidates and students. The program addresses the gender data gap in clinical research, exploring innovative strategies for gender-sensitive medicine through a mix of theoretical input, methodological training, and patients’ perspectives.

✨ With funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), participation is free of charge. Limited support for travel, accommodation, and meals is available. Successful completion will be recognized with 2.65 ECTS credits, and participants will benefit from direct exchange with leading national and international experts. 

📅 Registration is open until September 8, 2025 via the Sign-up form: Sign-Up_Form_GEM-CAR.pdf

All relevant information about the Fall School can be found in the attached flyer or via the following link.

The Global Health Academy will host an interactive two-day workshop for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers on the responsible conduct of science in global health research. Participants will engage in expert-led discussions and collaborative activities, including a session at the United Nations University on the UN Campus Bonn.

The program will address:

• Good scientific practice and ethics: respect, integrity, equity, sustainability, environmental impacts, and reflection on power and positionality.
• Human rights in global health: gender equality, intersectionality, and barriers to progress.
• Ideologies and context: the influence of historical and political ideologies such as Cold War legacies, authoritarianism, and global capitalism on research.

Insights from the workshop will help shape a self-paced online training program to be launched in 2026 via the new GLOHRA Training Platform.

The WHO Regional Office for Africa invites participants to a webinar introducing the Disability Inclusion Guide for Action, a new planning tool designed to help ministries of health strengthen disability inclusion across health systems.

With 16% of the global population living with a disability, health inequities remain significant and unjust, often driven by stigma, discrimination, poverty, and barriers in accessing care. The webinar will highlight the importance of advancing health equity for persons with disabilities, showcase lessons learned from early implementation in African countries, and encourage cross-sectoral dialogue.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) invite participants to a global webinar marking World Patient Safety Day 2025 under the slogan “Patient safety from the start!”.

The event will bring together patient representatives, frontline health workers, health leaders, and international partners to highlight the preventable harm children face in healthcare. Participants will hear experiences and innovations from around the world, engage with campaign materials, and help advance the World Patient Safety Day 2025 Goals.

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The upcoming GLOHRA Academy Series session will feature Dr. Isabel Mank from the German Institute for Development Evaluation (DEval). She will present insights from the evaluation of German development cooperation in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

Her talk will explore how interventions address maternal and neonatal mortality, unsafe abortions, and gender-based violence in partner countries such as Malawi and Togo. Drawing on a method-integrative approach that combines country case studies with secondary data analysis, Dr. Mank will discuss the effectiveness and strategic relevance of Germany’s development policy and how evidence-based evaluation can foster more coherent, rights-based cooperation in SRHR.

The GLOHRA Academy Series takes place every first Tuesday of the month, offering a 30-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A for interactive exchange.

The Academy for Public Health invites medical, dental, public health, and health sciences students as well as anyone interested in the work of the public health service (ÖGD) to its Summer School 2025.

Over three days, participants will gain a comprehensive, practice-oriented introduction to public health. Expert-led sessions cover key topics such as:

• Infectious disease control and hygiene
• Prevention and health promotion
• Child and youth health
• Environmental health and drinking water safety
• Health reporting and research in the ÖGD

Alongside inspiring best-practice examples from municipal health authorities, the Summer School offers networking opportunities with experienced professionals and fellow students from across Germany.

Participation is free of charge. Registration is required via the Academy’s website: Summer School 2025.