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Invite: FIGO webinar on ovarian cancer
开云体育FIGO?Webinar: Cutting-edge 360° management of ovarian cancer?
? Ovarian cancer remains one of the most challenging gynaecologic cancers to manage, often due to late-stage diagnosis and complex treatment pathways.? This?webinar?led by the FIGO Committee on Women's Cancer will describe a cutting-edge 360° approach to ovarian cancer care – covering diagnostics,? surgical and management strategies and care in low-resource settings.?? ? Date:?Thursday 22 May 2025? Time: 14:00-15:30 UTC? Explore and register here:??
On behalf of the Communications & Engagement team
? International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Tel:?+44 (0)20 7928 1166? Address: FIGO House, 10 Theed Street, London, SE1 8ST, UK ? ?/?
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Tech + Mental Health in Africa: Join the Conversation on May 30, 2025
Hi there,
Did you know? 1 in 2 African workers experiences stress, costing economies 10% of GDP in lost productivity. Yet, technology is paving the way for scalable solutions—from AI therapy to digital well-being hubs. You’re invited to a critical discussion: Mental Health + Technology: The Case for Africa
 ?Date: May 30, 2025 |? ?Time: 1 PM EST |? ?Online?Hear from:
 ?Discover actionable strategies to support mental health in your organization.?Learn from African-led innovations breaking barriers.?Network with leaders driving change. ?Secure your spot:?Let’s reimagine mental health care, powered by technology. Best,
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DIGI Webinar Series: Powering Public Health with Open Source
DIGI is excited to announce our newest webinar series on Powering Public Health with Open Source! For the next three Wednesdays in May at 7pm EAT | 12pm ET | 9am PT, we'll?
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Webinar Announcement: Demostración en vivo de SORMAS
开云体育Dear all, ? We invite you to join us in the Webinar Demostración en vivo de SORMAS in Spanish next week! Find the registration information below. ? Estimados/as colegas, ? Les invitamos a todos/as a unirse al Webinar Demostración en vivo de SORMAS en espa?ol que se realizará la semana que viene. La información de registro se encuentra abajo. ? ? ENGLISH Invitation | Webinar - Demostración en vivo de SORMAS We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar "Demostración en vivo de SORMAS" in Spanish. ?
? About the speakers: Dr Pilar Hernandez Dr Christin Walter ? Who Should Attend: This webinar is of special interest for Spanish-speaking public health experts and IT professionals that want to learn how to use SORMAS, its capabilities and application. ? Registration:?To secure your spot, please register?.
Join us and find out how SORMAS can strengthen your country's public health response! ? ____ ? ESPA?OL Invitación | Webinar - Demostración en vivo de SORMAS Nos complace invitarle a nuestro próximo webinar “Demostración en vivo de SORMAS”. ?
? Expositoras: Dra. Pilar Hernández Dra. Christin Walter ? A quién va dirigido: Este webinar es de especial interés para expertos en salud pública y profesionales informáticos de habla hispana que quieran aprender sobre el uso práctico de SORMAS, sus capacidades y aplicación. ? 滨苍蝉肠谤颈辫肠颈ó苍: Para asegurar su plaza, por favor regístrese . La inscripción es gratuita y recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con el enlace al webinar una vez que se haya registrado correctamente. ?Acompá?enos y descubra cómo SORMAS puede fortalecer la respuesta en salud pública de su país! Best regards / Saludos cordiales,
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Join our next webinar on obstetric fistula & apply for the FIGO ambassador scheme
开云体育FIGO Webinar: Closing the obstetric fistula treatment gap?
? Obstetric fistula disproportionately impacts the world’s poorest and most marginalized women and girls. Join FIGO’s upcoming webinar which highlights the critical need to expand a global network of trained surgeons dedicated to treating those affected by this life-altering childbirth injury. The session will cover key topics including epidemiology, clinical elements and capacity building through strategic partnerships and training initiatives.? ? Date:?Thursday 8 May 2025? Time: 13:00-14:30 UTC? Register now: ?
Join our FIGO social media ambassador scheme
Calling all women's health advocates, healthcare professionals and global health influencers. FIGO is launching a social media ambassador scheme to build a diverse,
engaged network of digital voices passionate about women’s health and global health equity.?
Deadline: 31 May 2025
Find out more and apply now: ?
On behalf of the Communications & Engagement team
? International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Tel:?+44 (0)20 7928 1166? Address: FIGO House, 10 Theed Street, London, SE1 8ST, UK ? ?/?
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Save the Date: Global Digital Health Forum 2025
? We are pleased to announce that the will be returning this 3–5 December 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, with a robust virtual component for global participation. Mark your calendars! With this year bringing uncertainty and accelerated change, one constant has emerged: the digital health community is eager to reconnect, reflect, and reimagine the future — together.? Over the past several months, we’ve engaged with dozens of past participants, speakers, and sponsors, and two key themes emerged:
The decision to return to Kenya reflects both the success of GDHF 2024 and the strong desire from our community to deepen our engagement in the country and across the region. We invite you to join the Global Digital Health Network and TechChange for three days of connection, collaboration, and critical discussions on the future of digital health globally. ? Save the Date: 3–5 December, 2025 Abstract submission and registration details will be shared in the coming weeks. Questions? Contact info@... for more information. We look forward to welcoming you — whether in-person or online — for GDHF 2025. All the best, GDHN Co-Chair & Team |
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New report launch - Paying the costs of connection: Human rights of young adults in the digital age
开云体育? Please register for the online launch May 12, . ?? New report launch: Paying the costs of connection – Human rights?of young adults in the digital age in Colombia, Ghana, Kenya and Vietnam ? Details Date:?Monday
May 12th, 2025 Location:?Online (Microsoft Teams) Register here: ? Description? ? ?? Please join the launch of major new research report investigating human rights and health rights of young adults living with and affected by HIV in the digital age in Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, and Vietnam, by the Digital Health and Rights Project (DHRP) Consortium.? ? The study—the largest of its kind—highlights how barriers such as stigma, harassment, and digital exclusion block access to essential health support online. It also explores how young adults are mobilizing to find new ways to solve these problems, with recommendations?for a more inclusive digital future. This study is based on participatory action research with young adults, including LGBTQ+ people, sex workers, people living with HIV and others in rural, urban and peri-urban areas, contributing to design, data-gathering, analysis and advocacy throughout the research. ? Why it matters This report reveals critical gaps in digital rights protections, offering recommendations to ensure that the digital transformation of health does not deepen inequalities and lead to harms. With contributions from over 300 young people across four countries, the study presents vital evidence for policymakers, tech companies, and health advocates working to bridge digital divides and protect human rights in the digital future. ? About the DHRP Consortium ?
The members of the?Consortium include the Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+), along with its affiliated networks NAP+ Ghana and VNP+, as well as the Kenya Legal & Ethical Issues Network on HIV & AIDS (KELIN), Privacy International, Restless Development, STOPAIDS, Universidad de los Andes, and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies at the University of Warwick. The Future of Human Rights in the Digital Age project is funded by Fondation Botnar. ? Join us for the launch and be part of the conversation shaping the future of digital rights and health equity. ? Agenda
? Join us for the?report launch?and contribute to shaping the future of?digital rights and health equity! The report will be sent electronically on May 12th. ? Register here: ? ? Stay Connected!
Here is? You can also join? ? ? ? --? ? Sara (Meg) Davis ? Professor and Principal Investigator, ? Director, Research and Impact Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies | University of Warwick ? Associated Researcher Global Governance Centre | Geneva Graduate Institute ? Book:? Ted talk:? Pronouns: She, hers ? Note: My working hours vary, so please feel free to reply during your own working hours. ? |
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Global Development Conference 2025 - 'Inclusive Digital Transformation: Social Impacts and Technological Innovations' & Global Development Awards Competition - 'Digital Transformation for Universal Health Coverage'
Jo?o Costa
开云体育? Dear Colleagues,? ? My name is Jo?o Costa and I am co-leading partnerships around the Global Development Conference, the annual event of the (GDN). I am writing to you as I am seeking not only partners but also individuals interested in the upcoming edition of the , which will focus on Inclusive Digital Transformation & to share the 2025 edition of the with the topic Digital Transformation for Universal Health Coverage?(more details below). ? The GDC 2025 will be held in Clermont-Ferrand, France, from October 28 to 30, 2025, co-hosted by the Fondation pour les ?tudes et Recherches sur le Développement International (FERDI) and the Centre d'?tudes et de Recherches sur le Développement International (CERDI). This flagship event brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society representatives, particularly from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), to address critical development challenges.? ? We are honored to welcome Nandan Nilekani as a keynote speaker. His insights on the complexities of designing and deploying large-scale digital systems, particularly in a developing country context, will be invaluable to the conference discussions. ? I have attached two documents for your consideration:
? As of now, we have a for researchers in LMICs to be engaged and also a so that we can consider the input from the community at large on the shaping of the Programme.? ? ? Furthermore, as mentioned above, I also believe that the current could be of interest to you and your community since the topic is ”?with?awards in 2 categories that independently target researchers (ORD category) and NGO/CSO (MIDP category). ? About the theme Digital health is a cultural transformation of traditional healthcare. Digital technologies offer powerful tools to improve access, affordability, and quality of health services. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are often at the forefront of innovation in this space, offering valuable lessons to the global public health community on how to do more with less, impacting health outcomes, behaviour and knowledge among the most marginalised communities. The right combination of research and research-led implementation can help scale innovations to benefit larger groups, or it can enable impactful innovations to travel and be adapted across different health systems.? ? This year, the??invites social science researchers based in LMICs to put forward proposals that focus on building the empirical evidence and the actionable knowledge capable of transforming the pursuit of universal health coverage through digital solutions. Research should illuminate how digital solutions impact the pursuit of universal health access across LMICs.? This award program identifies and funds outstanding research proposals with high potential for excellence in research and clear policy implications for addressing development issues.? The first prize winner will receive a grant of US$ 30,000. The second prize and third prize winners will receive a grant of US$ 20,000 and US$ 10,000 respectively. The funds will be used to support the research work proposed by the winners towards the completion of their research. Additionally, awardees will be paired with world-class academic in their area of work who will play the role of a Scientific and Technical Advisor.? ? In parallel, the?)?will support existing (i.e. ongoing) NGO-led projects engaged in the development, implementation or evaluation of digital solutions in support of universal healthcare delivery in underserved areas.? The Award targets projects currently at the stage of implementation, and which have a high potential for impact targeting exceptionally marginalized and disadvantaged groups. The winning projects will receive grants worth US$ 120,000 in total. The two first prize winners will receive a grant of US$ 50,000 each. The second prize will be a grant of US$ 25,000. Additionally, awardees will be paired with a Technical Advisor throughout the entire implementation of the grant. ? DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS – 18 June 2025 ? Similarly to previous years, in order to assist prospective applicants, a?set of Q&A sessions?are scheduled and the registration to those is free and done at?. ? It might be interesting for you to know as well that we are?recruiting consultants to act as Reviewers?for both categories with details available at?. As usual, you can find all the details about?GDAC?at? ? Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions and we would appreciate it if you could share this among your network of contacts if you consider it relevant.? ? I would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss this further with you at your convenience. ? Thank you for your time and consideration. ? Sincerely, ? Jo?o Costa ?
-- ? Jo?o Costa Senior Program Manager Lead (Programme and Partnerships), Global Development Conference 2025 Global Development Network (GDN) ?l??l??l?? ? ** Work-life balance is vital. I might be working odd hours based on my current location, do not feel obliged to answer when you receive an email out of?your?working hours. Work to live, do not live to work ** ? |
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Invitation to Join Upcoming Webinar on Telemedicine – Intelehealth & WHO SEARO
Sindhura Balaraman
Hi, We are pleased to invite you to an informative webinar on?"Evaluating telemedicine interventions : Evidence so far and methodologies"?hosted by?Intelehealth?in collaboration with the?World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO). This?webinar aims to provide participants with a foundational understanding of how telemedicine interventions have been evaluated in low- and middle-income countries and will offer insights into the global and regional evidence base on the effectiveness of telemedicine by introducing key evaluation frameworks and methodologies. Webinar Details:
Key Highlights:
We would be honored if you could join us for this valuable discussion.? Please register yourself using this link:? Enclosed is the webinar invite. Feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues and networks who might benefit from the session. We look forward to your participation! Warm Regards Sindhura Executive Assistant - Partnerships and Fundraising
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? Join us for an exclusive webinar on OpenHIE in Latin America and the Caribbean
Dear colleagues and friends, We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar: ? Webinar: Open Health Information Exchange Architecture (OpenHIE): Lessons Learned for Latin America and the Caribbean
?? Date: May 8, 2025
Join us in this exciting session where we will explore both theoretical foundations and real-world success stories of implementing OpenHIE. Experts from Chile, the Dominican Republic, and other countries will share insights on how OpenHIE is reshaping the way health systems achieve interoperability. This is a unique opportunity to learn from practical experiences, connect with professionals across the region, and understand how collaboration is driving digital health innovation. We look forward to your participation! All the best Web Site??Follow us in?|?|?|??|? Este mensaje y cualquier archivo adjunto son confidenciales y están destinados exclusivamente para el uso del destinatario al que se dirige. Si usted no es el destinatario previsto, por favor notifique al remitente inmediatamente y elimine este mensaje de su sistema. Cualquier divulgación, copia, distribución o cualquier acción tomada o no tomada en base a esta información está prohibida y puede ser ilegal. Las opiniones expresadas en este correo electrónico son las del remitente y no reflejan necesariamente las de la organización. This message and any attached files are confidential and are intended exclusively for the use of the recipient to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message from your system. Any disclosure, copying, distribution, or any action taken or not taken based on this information is prohibited and may be unlawful. The opinions expressed in this email are those of the sender and do not necessarily reflect those of the organization. |
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Enabling empowered community engagement and involvement in global health research, professional short course, 16-20 June 2025
开云体育Dear colleagues,? ? The third edition of our professional short course, , is taking place from 16 to 20 June 2025 at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), UK. ? Global health research led by meaningful community engagement and involvement is an ethical and instrumental imperative. The challenge, however, lies in doing this in an authentic and impactful way, navigating the complexities of power dynamics, ethical considerations, and structural inequalities that global health agendas and processes, so that research improves people’s lives by listening and responding to their needs, concerns, and priorities. ? IDS is again running its five-day, in-person training course, , from 16 to 20 June 2025. The course is for all researchers and practitioners wanting to develop their understandings, skills and strategies for engaging and involving people and communities in their projects and programmes. ? The five days provide a unique opportunity for participants to bring their own challenges and experiences to the short course, to exchange and learn from with peers and grow their professional networks.? ? Course fee:? ? Find out more about the course convenors and modules by viewing the course on the IDS website.?? ? Apply to the course by completing the before 26 May 2025.?? ? If you have any questions about the above, or the course content, please reach out to our short course coordinator Marie Uwase.? ? Kind regards,? ? Tom? ? Tom Barker Health and Nutrition Cluster Institute of Development Studies ? Register for the IDS short course: 16 to 20 June 2025. ?
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Webinar: African Union & GOAL 3 - AU Agenda 2063 for Women and Children
Dear Colleagues and Partners in Global Health,? With this note, I'd like to invite you to join us for a webinar tomorrow April 23 from ?on accelerating progress towards the AU Agenda 2063 for women and children. Topics that will be discussed:
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Upcoming FIGO Webinar: Combating severe maternal morbidity
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Upcoming FIGO Webinar: Combating severe maternal morbidity?
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Join us for an insightful free webinar on tackling severe maternal morbidity (SMM), which encompasses health impacting and life-threatening events that occur during childbirth. Experts will explore a comprehensive approach to maternal care, covering SMM epidemiology,
maternal near-miss criteria, critical and emergency interventions and effective organisation of maternal care units. ?
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Date:?Wednesday 23 April 2025?
Time: 13:00-14:30 UTC?
Register now:?
On behalf of the Communications & Engagement team
? International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Tel:?+44 (0)20 7928 1166? Address: FIGO House, 10 Theed Street, London, SE1 8ST, UK ? ?/?
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African Youth Voices 4 Health Advocacy Bootcamp
Digital Health Africa
?Call for Mentors: Africa Youth Voices 4 Health Advocacy Bootcamp!? ??Are you passionate about health advocacy, digital health, policy, or community engagement in Africa?? ??Do you believe in the power of youth voices to shape a healthier, more equitable future?? ?We’re looking for inspiring mentors to guide, support, and empower participants of the Africa Youth Voices 4 Health Advocacy Bootcamp — a high-impact program building the next generation of youth health advocates across the continent combating health misinformation.? ?? Mentor Application Deadline: April 26, 2025? ?? Who We're Looking For:? ?? Media Experts, policy experts, advocates, and health communicators and journalists.? ? Experienced in youth leadership, digital health, health systems, or public policy? ?? Passionate about mentoring and amplifying African youth voices? ?? Able to volunteer 1 Hour per week for virtual mentorship? ?? As a mentor, you’ll:? ?- Support a small group of passionate youth advocates? ?- Provide feedback on projects, advocacy ideas, and storytelling? ?- Join an empowering network of changemakers across Africa? ?? Apply Now to Become a Mentor:
? For inquiries, partnership and sponsorship : project@...? ?#YouthVoices4Health
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#bootcamp2025 Regards,? DHA YOUTH VOICES 4 HEALTH TEAM? |
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Webinar: Cambio Climático, Salud y Transformación Digital en LAC
Dear all and the are pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar titled?"Cambio Climático, Salud y Transformación Digital en LAC."?This event promises to be a valuable space for dialogue and reflection on the critical intersection of climate change, public health, and digital transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Webinar Details:
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The webinar will feature a diverse group of experts who will discuss how climate change impacts the health of communities and the importance of implementing innovative digital solutions to mitigate these effects. Additionally, participants will learn about various experiences and initiatives being implemented in the region, aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of public health through community-centered approaches under the concept of?One Health. We encourage you to register and participate in what promises to be an insightful discussion. Thanks also for sharing with your contacts. #TogetherWeAreStronger Web Site??Follow us in?|?|?|??|? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message and any attached files are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the recipient to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message from your system. Any disclosure, copying, distribution, or any action taken or not taken based on this information is prohibited and may be unlawful. The opinions expressed in this email are those of the sender and do not necessarily reflect those of the organization |
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Process Mapping on April 8 - Meeting of eHealth Professionals Knowledge Network
开云体育? April 8 Meeting on Process Mapping ? The April 8th eHPKN community meeting will focus on Process Mapping. We will hear from a technical advisor at PATH on what is Process Mapping, how to do it, and why it is important in Business Analysis. Following these topics there will be time for open discussion. ? Add to your calendar: ? You can learn more about the community and this meeting on the wiki: ? ? Thank you! Kasey Kasey Upchurch? |?? Community Manager Center for Biomedical Informatics ? ? 1101 West Tenth Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Pronouns: she/her/hers Email:?kaalcumm@... | Twitter: @Regenstrief
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