🌍 “Shaping a Healthy Future Together – 40 Years of the Ottawa Charter” will take place on 24 November 2026 in Hannover, Germany, as the VII Symposium of the Zukunftsforum Public Health. 

The conference marks 40 years since the Ottawa Charter and will explore how political decisions, social and economic conditions, living environments, participation and trust in public institutions shape health. 

Through keynote presentations, interactive workshops and a panel discussion, experts from policy, science and practice will discuss the future of prevention, health promotion and Public Health in Germany—including health equity, health literacy, misinformation, community participation and the role of public health services. 💡

The event is organised in cooperation with the Landesvereinigung für Gesundheit und Akademie für Sozialmedizin Niedersachsen Bremen e. V., with support from the Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit and the Robert Koch Institute.

⚠️ Please note: The event will be held in German, and a participation fee (80 EUR) applies.

🌍 Resilience and Stability for All: Prioritising International Partnerships for Our Shared Health and Security will take place virtually on 22 September 2026 at 14:00 CET, on the sidelines of UNGA81.

Hosted by rani, The Elders, and The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, the high-level event will examine how international partnerships can be strengthened in response to an increasingly complex global risk landscape shaped by conflict, infectious disease outbreaks, climate shocks, emerging technologies and trade tensions.

The discussion will explore new ways to prioritise investment, strengthen global cooperation and break down traditional silos between health, biosecurity, climate and national security—with the shared goal of building greater resilience and stability for societies worldwide. 🤝🛡️

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rIf8wBwHSf-KPkbeBRCUjA#/registration

On Friday, September 18, 2026, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Chiba University (Japan) will host an international scientific meeting on “Preventive Medicine from a New Perspective.” 🌍

Taking place at Charité Campus Mitte, the meeting will bring together researchers from Germany and Japan to present their latest work and exchange perspectives on emerging topics in preventive medicine, including primordial prevention, healthy aging, digital health, and innovative prevention strategies.

The program features two thematic sessions, followed by a panel discussion with all speakers. A networking lunch will offer participants an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and explore future research collaborations between Germany and Japan. 🤝

📅 September 18, 2026
📍 Hörsaal 23 (Rudolph Virchow-Hörsaal), Charité Campus Mitte, Berlin
🕘 09:00–13:45
💻 Online participation available
🎟️ Participation is free of charge

The event is aimed at researchers in preventive medicine and related fields, as well as colleagues interested in collaborative research with Chiba University. Registration is required, and places are limited.

For inquiries:

Contact for inquiries

satoko.sakuma@charite.de

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

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.

The 25th German Congress for Health Services Research will take place from September 23–25, 2026, at Cologne University Hospital, celebrating “People. Relationships. Organisations. 25 Years of Collaborative Health Services Research.” 🎉🏥

Returning to the city where the first congress was held in 2002, this milestone event reflects on the past achievements of the field while looking forward to future challenges. The congress explores what defines healthcare—patients, professions, structures—and highlights the collaboration of a vibrant research community that has shaped health services research over the past 25 years. 💡🤝

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts (open until March 25, 2026) and participate in sessions emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and the human and organizational aspects of health services. The German Network for Health Literacy partners in this year’s event, enhancing the focus on improving healthcare through evidence-based research. 📊🌍

The congress promises inspiring contributions, fresh perspectives, and opportunities for professional exchange in the heart of Cologne.

The 21st Annual Meeting of the German Society for Epidemiology (DGEpi e. V.) will take place in Ulm in September 2026, under the motto “Epidemiology for the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow.” 🧬🌍

The conference addresses pressing issues such as climate change, digital information ecosystems, disinformation, new exposure patterns, and growing health inequalities—factors that are reshaping risk and disease profiles. Epidemiology’s role in identifying risks, generating reliable evidence, understanding causality, and guiding prevention strategies will be at the heart of the discussions. 💡📊

Participants can expect cutting-edge data presentations, innovative methodological workshops, critical debates, and interdisciplinary exchange, all aimed at strengthening independent research and professional networks. Beyond the scientific program, Ulm offers cultural highlights from the cathedral tower to the historic fishermen’s quarter and the famous Lion Man museum exhibit. 🏰🦁

This meeting provides a central platform for epidemiologists to tackle the evolving challenges of health in a rapidly changing world.

IPPNW Germany, in cooperation with Charité Berlin, will host the 15th International Global Health Summer School in Berlin from 12–19 September 2026 🌍✨. Under the theme “From Health in Conflict to Medical Peace Work”, this year’s programme addresses the urgent challenges facing global health in times of escalating conflicts, displacement, and attacks on healthcare systems.

Participants will explore how structural violence—such as racism, gender inequality, and economic exploitation—continues to shape health outcomes worldwide, while also reflecting on the unique role health professionals can play in fostering peace 🕊️. The summer school brings together professional and activist perspectives, encouraging an intersectional and decolonial approach to global health and peace work.

A group of 25 participants will engage in interactive presentations, workshops, and excursions, creating a dynamic space for dialogue, reflection, and exchange of diverse experiences and ideas 🤝.

This Summer school will be held in English.

Applications are open until 26 April 2026. Interested individuals from all backgrounds—especially those affected by systemic discrimination—are warmly encouraged to apply.