28.08.2026
Containing the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Ethiopia, in 2025 – a case study based on a success story This case study on containing the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Ethiopia in 2025 is the first part of the ASPHER series “Public Health Memory Capsules”: Educational materials for the ASPHER community. It is a series of educational materials based on remarkable or highly significant events in public health history, including very recent ones, that offer important lessons for contemporary public health and health care professionals. This case study is based on the work of the ASPHER Public Health Emergencies Task Force and may be used freely for educational purposes. The authors greatly appreciate comments and feedback, as well as any remarks on improvements or development. A feedback form is available here. Please return feedback or send comments to: Tomasz Bochenek, e-mail: t.bochenek@uj.edu.pl.
06.08.2026
Extreme weather conditions and fire disasters across Europe are reminding us of the unprecedent threat Climate Change poses to our health and environment. Public Health must urgently prepare and build capacity to confront the challenge head-on: as scientists, as professionals, and as citizens. Please consider joining us for: ASPHER’S course: Ethics, Law and Governance for Climate and Environmental Action in Public Health Registration is open for this free online European course organised by ASPHER and the European Climate and Health Observatory. Through 10 live virtual sessions, the course will explore climate justice and human rights, European and international law, mitigation and adaptation, climate-resilient health systems, governance, communication and public health advocacy. Dates: 23 September–2 December 2026 Time: Wednesdays, 16:30–18:00 CET Format: Live virtual course Cost: Free Accreditation: APHEA-accredited CTEE course with CPD points and the opportunity to earn a certificate Learn more and register here. Please share this opportunity widely with your students, faculty members and networks.
06.08.2026
Tuesday 10 November, European Public Health Preconference in Bilbao, Spain Overview Conceived in 2009, the Young Researchers Forum (YRF) is held each year in the context of the European Public Health Conference. The YRF is open for submission from postgraduate students, postdoctoral reseachers and early career researchers from any field of public health. Participants present their original research through oral or poster-pitch presentations and receive constructive feedback from experienced public health researchers and peers. The 2026 YRF will be held on Tuesday 10 November in Bilbao, Spain as part of the EPH pre-conferences, including a networking lunch. Supervisers and all interested individuals are encouraged to attend and support participants. Aims The YRF aims to provide a friendly and supportive environment for participants to develop presentation skills, refine research, and build professional networks. YRF allows participants to: · Gain experience presenting research before an international audience. · Receive feedback that strengthens work before journal submission. · Build connections with peers and researchers from schools of public health across Europe. · Increase their visibility within the European public health community. Facilitation and Expertise The YRF pre-conference is chaired by ASPHER with a jury of faculty experts from ASPHER Member Schools providing constructive guidance and advisement on career development in public health. Special recognition is given to selected outstanding oral and poster presentations. Submit your research to YRF Don’t miss out on the opportunity to present your research to the YRF! Abstracts may be up to 500 words and should be of performed original research including at least preliminary results. The deadline for submission is 15 September 2026. Please send abstract submissions to youngresearchersforum@aspher.org. Registration Register for YRF half-day EPH pre-conference here. Organisation The YRF is organised by the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER) with prize support from the journal Public Health Reviews (PHR). Please distribute this opportunity through your network: Download the YRF flyer here.
16.07.2026
The ASPHER Public Health Emergencies Task Force is pleased to invite you to a special guest lecture: Operational Model of a Civilian Healthcare Facility in a Region Affected by Active Conflicts Speaker: Dr Oleksandr Heiko Frontline Healthworker in Ukraine PhD Student, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University Drawing on frontline experience from Ukraine, Dr Heiko will share insights into the operational realities of maintaining civilian healthcare services during active conflict, including lessons for health system resilience, emergency preparedness, and public health practice. Date: Thursday, 23 July 2026 Time: 10:00–11:00 CEST Format: Online The session is open to ASPHER members, young professionals, and colleagues with an interest in public health emergencies, health systems resilience, and conflict-affected settings. Please register using the link below to receive the Zoom joining details: Register here. We look forward to welcoming you to an insightful and highly relevant discussion. Agenda 10:00 – 10:05 | Welcome and introduction to the session by Prof Nadav Davidovitch 10:05 – 10:35 | Guest lecture by Dr Oleksandr Heiko: Operational Model of a Civilian Healthcare Facility in a Region Affected by Active Conflicts 10:35 – 10:55 | Questions and discussion by Prof Judit Simon 10:55 – 11:00 | Closing remarks and next steps by Prof Nadav Davidovitch Chair: Prof. Nadav Davidovitch Moderator: Prof. Judit Simon
26.06.2026
Brought to you by the School of Public Health, University College Cork, Ireland & ASPHER Wednesday, 8 July, 13:30 IST / 14:30 CEST Join us for a webinar to hear from the Ugandan Ministry of Health on emergency preparedness, risk communication, and the grassroots reality of the outbreak in Uganda. The webinar centres on frontline health workers, community volunteers, and survivors to evaluate real-world response gaps, cultural barriers, and the critical need for localised, survivor-led public health strategies. Register here
15.06.2026
The upcoming meeting of the ASPHER Task Force on Migration and Public Health (online) will be held on 24th of June 2026, at 14:00 CEST Meeting’s title: Migrations and emergency preparedness – lessons to learn from the war in Ukraine and other ongoing crises Program: Introduction - Tomasz Bochenek, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland; ASPHER, Brussels, Belgium Emergency adaptation of existing infrastructure to medical needs: the example of a medical evacuation hub - Adam Szyszka (1), Polish Center for International Aid (PCIA / PCPM), Warsaw – Rzeszów, Poland Questions and answers. Discussion on potential collaboration between PCIA and academics from ASPHER Key challenges for the healthcare system arising from migration processes in Ukraine - Svitlana Kalashenko (2), Bogomolets Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine International academic cooperation in the field of public health in the context of the migration crisis caused by the war in Ukraine - Ihor Hushchuk (3), National University of Ostroh Academy, Ostroh, Ukraine Questions and answers Discussion on the public health – related aspects of the ongoing war in Ukraine Conclusions and closing - Tomasz Bochenek (1) Adam Szyszka is Medevac Hub Team Leader, EMT PCPM Type 1 WHO Emergency Medical Team, Polish Center for International Aid (PCIA / in Pol.: PCPM). He manages the daily operations of the Medevac Hub Jasionka medical transit center, a project under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, supported by the Ministries of Health of Poland and Ukraine, and operated by the PCIA. He has been a paramedic for over 20 years, working in emergency medical teams, emergency departments, and on international rescue, training, and advisory missions. He is a member of the Medical Emergency Team of the PCPM Foundation. Since 2008, his professional experience has been further enhanced by work abroad, including in the USA, Chad, Nepal, Afghanistan, and other countries. More on the project and PCIA / PCPM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgkhQFsl_Vs&t;=4s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySMEiMJ7HWc https://pcpm.org.pl/en/ (2) Svitlana Kalashchenko, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Department of Emergency Medicine and Tactical Medicine, Bogomolets National Medical University, Ukraine. Her professional interests include public health, health emergency preparedness and response, CBRN preparedness, and health workforce capacity strengthening. She is actively involved in international projects and educational initiatives in cooperation with the WHO, CDC, and European partners. Bogomolets National Medical University is one of Ukraine’s leading medical universities, providing education and training in medicine and public health while actively engaging in international educational and scientific cooperation. Website of the Bogomolets Medical University: https://nmuofficial.com/en/ (3) Ihor Hushchuk (Igor Gushchuk) - Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the NGO "UKRAINIAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH", Head of the Department of Public Health and Physical Education, Head of the Research Center "Human Ecology and Public Health Protection" of the National University "Ostroh Academy", which is the first institution of higher education in Eastern Europe on the territory of modern Ukraine (celebrates its 450th anniversary). Expert in public health, preventive medicine, biosafety, hygiene, and occupational pathology. Member of the UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists) in public health; author and co-author of 253 scientific and practical works, and publications in fields of preventive medicine, biosafety, public health, and environmental protection. Editor-in-Chief of the professional journal "Public Health Journal" https://journals.ostroh-academy.rv.ua/index.php/publichealth For many years, Professor Ihor Hushchuk has been actively developing international cooperation in public health, medical education, and preventive medicine, contributing to the integration of the Ukrainian scientific community into the European academic space. Website of the National University of Ostroh Academy: https://www.oa.edu.ua/en/ Invitations to the meeting on Teams are sent upon request. See you soon! Tomasz
15.05.2026
ASPHER is thrilled to announce the awarding of the 2026 Andrija Štampar Medal to Walter Ricciardi, Professor of Hygiene and Public Health at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome. Over four decades, Professor Ricciardi has shaped public health science, governance, and education at national, European, and global levels, consistently promoting the principles of evidence-based policy, international cooperation, and social medicine. He has devoted his career to translating scientific evidence into effective health policy and institutional reform and is widely recognised as one of Europe’s most influential public health leaders. The 2026 Andrija Štampar Medal will be conferred during the ASPHER 1st European Congress on Education and Training in Public Health, 15-18 July in Milan, Italy. Read the full announcement here.
06.05.2026
The Vax-Action Project webinar, organised for European Public Health Week, will focus on addressing vaccine hesitancy across Europe through evidence-based and context-specific interventions. A key emphasis of the session is on strengthening the health workforce, particularly by equipping frontline health workers with the tools and strategies needed to effectively engage with hesitant populations. The webinar will present findings from a European-wide mapping and critical appraisal of interventions, alongside insights from country-level implementation. It will also explore synergies with the co-OPERATOR project, highlighting collaborative approaches to improving vaccine uptake, especially among vulnerable and underserved populations. The session will conclude with a discussion on the transferability and scalability of effective interventions across EU Member States and the WHO European Region. Time and Date: Friday 8 May at 11:00 CEST Location: ZOOM Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Fqt5cME7Tqq1t9qjrhbpHQ
06.05.2026
The Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) is pleased to invite you to join an upcoming webinar, "Public Health Competencies for the Future", as part of European Public Health Week, in collaboration with ASPHER, EUPHA and IANPHI. 📅 Friday, 8 May 2026 🕐 13:00–14:00 CET 🔗Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89138586860?pwd=la14wWjuADvtaVrVuFhrD2Lq0zzw7o.1 This session will bring together leading experts in public health to discuss how education and training must evolve to respond to emerging challenges. The webinar will explore key topics,including: future competencies for the public health workforce practice-based learning and cross-sector collaboration institutional partnerships innovation and quality in accreditation Speakers include: Carlo Signorelli, President of the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) Henrique Barros, President of the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER) Charlotte Marchandise, Executive Director of the European Public Health Association (EUPHA) Tiago Correia, Vice-chair of the International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI) Public Health Professional Development Committee Paul Barach, Chair of the Board of Accreditation of the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) The session will be moderated by Danko Relić, Executive Director of the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA). Short presentations will be followed by an interactive discussion and Q&A;, providing an opportunity to engage with peers and contribute to shaping the future of public health education. 👉 More information and access to the webinar: https://aphea.be/webinar-public-health-competencies-for-the-future-friday-8-may-1300-cet/
06.05.2026
This is to inform and invite you to join a Webinar on Friday 8th May at 14.00 - 15.00 CET on Peace, polycrisis and public health - Role, mission and mandate of public health professionals. This is part of activities for the EUPHA Public Health Week and the Health Peace Practitioners initiative. Kindly share with others who may be interested. Register HERE for the webinar
05.05.2026
The symposium “Ideas and Realities on Health and Migration: a perspective from Spain” was held at the Andalusian School of Public Health (EASP) in Granada on 27 April 2026. The event was organised by students of the XX Master of Excellence in Public Health – Europubhealth+, with the support of EASP. The symposium addressed key issues at the intersection of migration, public health and access to health services in Spain. The programme included contributions on health and migration in Andalusia based on evidence from the Spanish National Health Survey, the role of immigration in access to and use of the Spanish health system, and the methodological challenges involved in producing evidence on migrant health. The event also included a discussion panel, providing space for exchange between speakers, students and participants. Through this initiative, Europubhealth+ students contributed to a timely public health debate on equity, evidence generation and the need to better understand the health needs and experiences of migrant populations. The symposium also reflected the international, interdisciplinary and practice-oriented approach of the Europubhealth+ programme. The recordings of the symposium are available on the EASP event webpage: “Ideas and Realities on Health and Migration”.
19.03.2026
Are you navigating the complex world of clinical research contracts? Ready to level up your negotiation skills? Join us for an exclusive webinar: "How to Review and Negotiate Clinical Research Agreements Like a Pro" 📅 When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (UAE Time) 📍 Where: Online via Zoom 🔗 Webinar Link: https://uaeu-ac-ae.zoom.us/j/84057734267 💰 Cost: FREE 🏆 CME Credits: 1 CME from UAEU🌟 Featured Speaker: Miss Wendy Sim – Clinical Research Consultant with over 15 years of proven expertise in global study start-up, regulatory submissions, and clinical research contracts. Learn insider strategies and best practices from someone who's been in the trenches! Moderated by: Mr. Ahmad Ziad Al Meslamani – Senior Lab Supervisor at Al Ain University & PhD Candidate at IPH Why Attend? ✅ Gain practical insights into contract review processes ✅ Learn expert negotiation tactics for clinical research agreements ✅ Understand regulatory and compliance considerations ✅ Earn 1 CME credit from UAEU ✅ Network with public health and research professionalsWhether you're a researcher, lab supervisor, public health professional, or involved in clinical trials, this session will equip you with the knowledge to navigate research agreements with confidence.
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