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European Public Health WEEK 22-26 May 2023
Public health: Global issues, local actions

Events for Switzerland

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In-person
HW202 - People's Voice Survey: Measuring population perspectives (QuEST Network at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Ministries of Health of Ethiopia and Greece)
Date / theme: Thursday 25 May - Prevention and control of chronic diseases Time: 18h00 until 19h30 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   WHA Side Event Event format: In-person Description: High-quality health systems are valued and trusted by all people, while responding to changing population needs. Current measurements of health systems fail to capture people’s perspectives at the population level. The People's Voice Survey is a novel, nationally representative, multi-country survey that measures people's perspectives on health system performance. Hosting country:   Switzerland Specific location(s): Geneva, Switzerland, Hotel InterContinental Geneve- Ballroom C, Address: 7, Chem. du Petit-Saconnex 9, 1211 Genève, Switzerland Language(s): English Reach: Global Organisers: QuEST Network at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Ministries of Health of Ethiopia and Greece For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://questnetwork.org/news/wha-quest-pvs-side-event Contact email: klawson@hsph.harvard.edu Contact info: Kayleigh Lawson Social media: @questglobalnet
In-person with live streaming
HW109 - Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index - WHA76 (International Longevity Centre UK)
Date / theme: Tuesday 23 May - Diversity in health Time: 15h30 until 16h30 (GMT+01:00) Prague (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Panel discussion, Networking event Event format: In-person with live streaming Description: This is the Global launch of our new Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index, which ranks countries on key healthy ageing metrics. The session will last 1 hour (3.30-4.30 followed by networking and drinks). Speakers include the Singaporean Health Minister and Canadian Associate Health Minister, among others. This event is being held alongside the World Health Assembly, in Geneva. See link for further details. Hosting country:   Switzerland Specific location(s): https://ilcuk.org.uk/global-launch-of-the-healthy-ageing-and-prevention-index-alongside-the-76th-world-health-assembly/ Language(s): English Reach: Global Organisers: International Longevity Centre UK For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://ilcuk.org.uk/global-launch-of-the-healthy-ageing-and-prevention-index-alongside-the-76th-world-health-assembly/ Contact email: events@ilcuk.org.uk Contact info: Arunima Himawan - arunimahimawan@ilcuk.org.uk Social media: @ilcuk - twitter
Online only
HW76 - Advancing Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment with AI and NLP (Irina Efimenko)
Date / theme: Monday 22 May - Mental health for all Time: 11h00 until 12h30 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: We will talk about an innovative approach to understanding barriers to diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues. We will have a look at why Big Data are important and explore some case studies that demonstrate the importance of Patient Voice when discussing this topic. We invite everyone to explore the connection between innovative tools and overcoming long-standing barriers to diagnosing and treating mental health issues. All participants are welcome, no prior knowledge is required. Hosting country:   Switzerland Specific location(s): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88349020884 Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: Irina Efimenko For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Contact info: Irina Efimenko
HW77 - Leveraging AI and NLP to Promote Diversity in Healthcare (Irina Efimenko)
Date / theme: Tuesday 23 May - Diversity in health Time: 15h30 until 17h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: We invite you to discover how AI and Natural Language Processing can revolutionise the healthcare industry by enabling a more diverse and inclusive approach to patient care. Join our discussion to explore how AI and NLP tools can help better understand Patient Voice in diverse groups, such as migrants and indigenous people, break down barriers and promote better access to healthcare for all. All participants are welcome, no prior knowledge is required. Hosting country:   Switzerland Specific location(s): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82333838512 Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: Irina Efimenko For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Contact info: Irina Efimenko
HW190 - Transforming Access to Care with the Swiss Learning Health System (Swiss Learning Health System - University of Lucerne)
Date / theme: Wednesday 24 May - Access to care Time: 15h00 until 15h45 (GMT+01:00) Bern (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: What is a learning health system? How can it foster knowledge transfer and improve access to care? The Swiss Leaning Health System invites you to join an online webinar on May 24th at 15:00 CET. Speakers will uncover how building learning cycles can support evidence uptake in health policy and practice. Don't miss out on the chance to expand your scientific horizons and contribute to the future of healthcare! Hosting country:   Switzerland Specific location(s): https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/55d233ed-de40-403e-96e0-a97ffdeb5195@64d799dd-2a53-4726-8258-94bdd8e4fe35 Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: Swiss Learning Health System - University of Lucerne For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/55d233ed-de40-403e-96e0-a97ffdeb5195@64d799dd-2a53-4726-8258-94bdd8e4fe35 Contact email: natalie.messerli@unilu.ch Contact info: Natalie Messerli Social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swiss-learning-health-system/mycompany/
HW150 - Drawing Inspiration: Virtual Art Exhibitions in the Fight Against Chronic Diseases (Association of European Cancer Leagues, European Student Think Tank, #Students Against COVID)
Date / theme: Thursday 25 May - Prevention and control of chronic diseases Time: 20h30 until 21h15 (GMT+01:00) Rome (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Roundtable discussion, Networking event Event format: Online only Description: Join us for an engaging online dialogue on the role of virtual art exhibitions in the fight against chronic diseases. This event will feature two virtual art exhibitions, one showcasing artworks dedicated to umbilical cord blood donation and the other featuring artworks related to cancer prevention and health literacy. Young health professionals and artists will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with one another, while also learning about the history and demographics of these ex Hosting country:   Greece, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine Specific location(s): https://meet.google.com/zfo-gqbn-ioc Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: Association of European Cancer Leagues, European Student Think Tank, #Students Against COVID For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Contact email: tsagkarisc@gmail.com Contact info: Christos Tsagkaris Social media: Facebook and Linkedin: European Student Think Tank, Association of European Cancer Leagues, European Code Against Cancer, Public Cord Blood Bank Crete #Students Against COVID ; Instagram and twitter: @cancerleagues @cancercode @esthinktank @studentsagainstcovid @PublicCBBC (only twitter) @sacov19 (only twitter)
HW134 - The Uphill Struggle Against Health Misinformation (Ripple Research)
Date / theme: Friday 26 May - Global health emergencies and response Time: 9h00 until 21h00 (GMT+01:00) Bern (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: In today’s digital age, dangerous health misinformation spreads like wildfire - and Public Health Organisations are working tirelessly to douse these flames. Using our sophisticated AI tools, Ripple Research analyses the digital discourse and answers a key question - are facts loud enough to drown out the noise of fake news? Hosting country:   Switzerland Specific location(s): https://bit.ly/3VyTsKe Language(s): English Reach: Global Organisers: Ripple Research For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://bit.ly/3VyTsKe Contact email: hello@rippleresearch.ai Contact info: Ravi@rippleresearch.ai Social media: https://twitter.com/Ripple_research (TWITTER)
HW231 - Skills and Competencies for Global Emergency Response (EUPHAnxt and Young WFPHA)
Date / theme: Friday 26 May - Global health emergencies and response Time: 10h00 until 11h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain insights from leading experts in the field of global emergency response. Our esteemed panelists, including Colette Cunningham (Co-chair of the WG on "Public Health Emergencies and Disasters" at WFPHA), Wahid Majrooh (Former Minister of Public Health of Afghanistan), and Chuck Johnson (Program Director, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War - IPPNW), will share their expertise and engage in a thought-provoking discussion. Discover key skills and competencies essential for preventing, preparing, and responding to global emergencies. Learn about research and innovation, communication, emotional intelligence, leadership, advocacy, and much more. Explore the importance of diversity and inclusion in addressing global challenges. Hosting country:   Switzerland Language(s): English Reach: Global Organisers: EUPHAnxt and Young WFPHA For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FD-U6DduTV6PEDg_JfbOag#/registration Contact email: info.euphanxt@eupha.org Contact info: EUPHAnxt
HW154 - From Social Injustice to Social Surgery (European Student Think Tank ; #StudentsAgainstCOVID ; Students Scientific Society of the Bukovinian State Medical University (SSS BSMU))
Date / theme: Friday 26 May - Global health emergencies and response Time: 20h30 until 21h15 (GMT+01:00) Bern (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Roundtable discussion, Networking event Event format: Online only Description: This online dialogue invites students and young professionals to explore the root causes of health disparities through the lens of social injustice and the newly proposed concept of social surgery. Social surgery is a novel approach to addressing these disparities by considering the broader social determinants of health. It will provide a platform for exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and identifying strategies for further action in the field. Hosting country:   Greece, Netherlands, Switzerland, Ukraine Specific location(s): https://meet.google.com/vfx-ipkd-fkq Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: European Student Think Tank ; #StudentsAgainstCOVID ; Students Scientific Society of the Bukovinian State Medical University (SSS BSMU) For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Contact email: tsagkarisc@gmail.com Contact info: Christos Tsagkaris Social media: Facebook, Linkedin: European Student Think Tank ; #Students Against COVID ; Instagram and Twitter @esthinktank (both) @bimco_2023 (both) @sss_bsmu (only IG) @sacov19 (twitter), @studentsagainstcovid (instagram)

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