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.

“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

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.

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

Mastering R for Epidemiologic Research | Online Course | Starting 27 April 2026 💻📊

The online course Mastering R for Epidemiologic Research begins on 27 April 2026 and offers a flexible, fully asynchronous learning experience for researchers, public health professionals, epidemiologists, and clinicians who want to strengthen their R programming skills.

Led by Malcolm Barrett, data scientist and research software engineer at Stanford University, the course introduces modern tools from the R ecosystem, including the Tidyverse and Quarto, and supports participants in building reproducible, high-quality analyses.

Participants will learn to:
• Master the tidyverse for readable, efficient, and reproducible data science workflows
• Create dynamic, fully reproducible documents with Quarto (exportable to PDF, HTML, Word, and more)
• Model statistical problems using linear and logistic regression

🗓 Format & Schedule

• Asynchronous online course (50 virtual seats)

• Materials available from 27 April

• Equivalent to a one-week, 40-hour intensive course

• Flexible completion within one to four weeks (final submission deadline: 26 May)

• Optional live office hours via Microsoft Teams

🎓 ECTS: 3
💬 Language: English
💶 Fees:

• €510 reduced (students, Charité researchers, BSPH alumni)

• €750 regular

The course combines structured teaching units with optional advanced materials for those wishing to dive deeper into programming and reproducible research. Participants completing four assignments can earn ECTS credit or receive a certificate of participation.

All materials are provided online and remain accessible after the course.

Registration is available via the official online form.

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

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 🌍

🌍 Circle U. Open Conversation: One Planet – One Health? 🌱

On April 22, 2026 (11:00–12:30), the Circle U. invites participants to an engaging online Open Conversation exploring how climate change is reshaping the way we think about health 🌡️🧠.

This session highlights the deep connections between climate change and disease across humans, animals, and ecosystems 🌿🐾—challenging traditional, human-centered medical perspectives. While much attention has been given to human health, the discussion will also shed light on often-overlooked plant diseases and their critical role in sustaining ecosystems and livelihoods 🌾.

Guided by the holistic One Health approach, leading experts—including researchers from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and UCLouvain—will explore new challenges and interdisciplinary solutions for global health in a changing climate 🌎.

📺 The event will be livestreamed, and registration is open until April 21.

With around 1.84 million people living with dementia in Germany, and numbers expected to rise, the potential to prevent or delay up to 45% of cases is enormous – yet public knowledge remains limited.

The 8th National Conference “Healthy and Active Aging” focuses on effective dementia prevention strategies, showcasing successful practices, and fostering dialogue between science, policy, and practice. Highlights include lifestyle factors, international best practices, personalized multimodal interventions, and early detection approaches. 🌱✨

📅 When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
📍 Where: Hilton Cologne, Cologne 

This conference is aimed at multipliers and professionals in dementia care and health promotion. Don’t miss this opportunity to exchange ideas and shape dementia prevention for the future! 🤝

The Nachwuchsnetzwerk Öffentliche Gesundheit (NÖG) invites early-career and experienced public health professionals to an interactive online exchange on “Advancing Health in All Policies at the municipal level” 🏙️🩺.

Taking place on April 14, 2026 (18:00–19:00 CET), the session builds on discussions from the Poverty and Health congress and explores how cross-sectoral collaboration for health promotion and prevention can be successfully initiated—even without formal decision-making power 💡.

The event will open with insights from Zsuzsanna Majzik, a social manager and public health expert from the City of Munich. She will share practical experiences from developing and implementing Munich’s cross-departmental health guideline, offering valuable lessons from her work supporting municipal processes.

In the second half, participants are invited to actively engage in a peer exchange 🤝: sharing experiences, discussing challenges, and identifying success factors for implementing Health in All Policies locally.

The event welcomes anyone who identifies as part of the public health “next generation” (regardless of age) or is interested in exchanging ideas and experiences.

✨ Expect a practical, inspiring, and interactive discussion on shaping healthier communities together.

Join the GLOHRA Academy Series on 7 April 2026 (4:00–5:00 PM) for an engaging session with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Sunder on “Healthy Buildings: Center of Excellence. National Isolation Unit in Kigali, Rwanda.” 🌍🏥

This monthly series highlights interdisciplinary global health research, combining a 30-minute expert talk with an interactive Q&A to exchange insights on methods, processes, and lessons learned. 💡

Prof. Sunder will present a Rwanda-focused project on high-level isolation units and specialized staff training, showcasing innovative approaches to infection prevention and outbreak preparedness. 🦠✨

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The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare will host a high-level Public Health Symposium on Pandemic Preparedness and Response on Monday, 30 March 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja 🏛️. It is also possible to join this event online.

Bringing together over 300 delegates from 30+ organisations, the one-day event will convene senior government officials, global health experts, and development partners to share insights from China and Nigeria on strengthening global health security 🌍.

The programme features keynote remarks from Prof. George Fu Gao, alongside ministerial dialogues and expert panels exploring epidemic intelligence, surveillance systems, and bilateral cooperation frameworks. Hosted by Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the symposium aims to deliver actionable policy recommendations and a joint communiqué to guide future investments in pandemic preparedness 💡.

With sessions spanning strategic partnerships, emerging infectious diseases, and cross-sector collaboration, the event promises a full day of meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and networking 🤝.

Join Speaker Series #13 of the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence on strengthening emergency preparedness for national public health agencies—part of Season III: From Insight to Impact. 🌍📊

This hybrid event in Berlin and online will explore how data, innovation, and global collaboration can transform public health intelligence into actionable, system-wide impact. 💡🤝

Experts will present complementary WHO and IANPHI frameworks and discuss how they can be adapted into coordinated, sustainable strategies to improve preparedness and response worldwide. 🚨✨

Join the WHO Technical Launch Webinar on 26 March 2026 (13:30–15:00 CET), streamed live from Geneva, introducing the new World report on promoting the health of refugees and migrants. 🌍📢

The session will present the first global assessment of progress under the WHO Global Action Plan, highlighting key findings from 93 countries and identifying gaps, challenges, and priority areas for action. 📊

Participants will gain insights into the report’s methodology and policy implications, with a focus on strengthening collaboration and advancing equitable health for refugees and migrants worldwide. 🤝✨

Register here !

🌍 Consultation Meeting: AMR Learning & Health Workforce Capacity Building

The WHO Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Department, in collaboration with the WHO Academy, is organizing a consultation meeting to support the development of a multi-year learning programme on antimicrobial resistance.

🦠 About the Event
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the major global health threats, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death. Strengthening education and training for health professionals is a key priority identified in global commitments, including the 2024 World Health Assembly resolution and the UN General Assembly Political Declaration on AMR.

This consultation will contribute to the design of a country-focused learning strategy aimed at strengthening the health workforce and improving the prevention and management of infections.

🎯 Key Objectives

• Identify priority topics and target audiences for an AMR learning programme

• Map existing AMR learning initiatives and their uptake

• Identify key gaps and opportunities for capacity building

• Define the scope, approach, and expected outcomes of the learning strategy

• Clarify roles and collaboration with partners

👥 Who Will Participate
Approximately 30–35 stakeholders working in AMR and infection prevention and control (IPC), including representatives from:

• WHO headquarters, regional and country offices

• WHO Academy

• Member States (with strong representation from low- and middle-income countries)

• Academia and professional associations

• Intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, foundations, and donors

✉️ Participation
If you are interested in participating, please contact:
academy@who.int

ℹ️ Additional Information

• The meeting will be held in English

• Due to budget limitations, participant sponsorship will not be available