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

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

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

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

🦠🌍 "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.

🌍 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.

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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  Cardiovascular Health Strategies in Eastern Europe

  
  


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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

🌍 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

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

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.

The German Cancer Society is currently inviting students and young professionals from the healthcare sector to the "Your Futures" conference for young researchers in Berlin. Among other things, three Berlin-based healthcare excellence projects will be presented there.

"DEINE ZUKÜNFTE" is a dynamic half-day conference designed for students and young professionals across health-related fields. Whether you're studying medicine, public health, bioinformatics, or digital health technology, this event invites you to reflect on your personal and professional path in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

🔹 Inspiration: Keynote by entrepreneur and speaker Markus Gull, exploring the story of your life and your role in shaping the future.
🔹 Deep Dive: Learn from three cutting-edge research initiatives:

• Der Simulierte Mensch

• BeCAT – Berlin Center for Advanced Therapies

• SupraFAB – Supramolecular Functional Architectures at Biointerfaces
  🔹 Interaction: Choose one of three short workshops designed to give you an instant boost of clarity, creativity, and career direction.

Open to students and early-career professionals eager to explore the future of health and medicine.

🔗 More info & registration: www.125-jahre-dkg.de
📩 Contact: service@krebsgesellschaft.de

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

The Master of Global Urban Health (MSc GUH) programme, in collaboration with the Centre for Planetary Health (CPH), is organising an International Symposium on Planetary Aspects of Urban Health, to be held on September 25 – 26, 2025, at the University of Freiburg.

You are cordially invited!

The event will explore the intersections of planetary health, including the environment, climate, urban health and global sustainability, featuring expert discussions and offering valuable networking opportunities with health professionals, master alumni and students from around the world.

Please complete the registration form to confirm your participation.

We kindly ask you to respond at the latest by June 1, 2025, to help us finalise the administrative arrangements.

We look forward to your response and to welcoming you in Freiburg this September!

Master Global Urban Health / Centre for Planetary Health
University of Freiburg

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

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