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European Public Health Week 12-16 May 2025
Innovation for Resilience: Shaping a Sustainable Future.

Events for Turkey

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HW302 - Resilience and Sustainability in Health: Innovative Approaches Panel (Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation (HADİ); Center for Research in Health Systems and Policies at Istanbul Medipol University (SASPAM))
Date / theme: Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre Time: 10h30 until 12h30 (GMT+02:00) Istanbul (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Panel discussion Event format: In-person with live streaming Description: The panel will feature esteemed speakers addressing three core themes of the European Public Health Week 2025: Prof. Dr. Osman Hayran (Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health), Prof. Dr. Özge Karadağ (Global Health: Climate, Health Security, and Sustainability), and Prof. Dr. Gökhan Malkoç (From Burnout to Resilience: Mental Health of Health Professionals). Opening speeches will be delivered by Prof. Dr. Sabahattin Aydın and Prof. Dr. Mustafa Taşdemir. The session will be moderated by Dr. Ömer Ataç. Hosting country:   Turkey Specific location(s): Istanbul Medipol University South Campus, Beykoz, Istanbul. www.youtube.com/@medipoluniversitesi Language(s): Turkish Reach: Local Organisers: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation (HADİ); Center for Research in Health Systems and Policies at Istanbul Medipol University (SASPAM) For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: hadi.org.tr/EUPHW Contact email: info@hadi.org.tr Contact info: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation
Online only
HW312 - Addiction Prevention for Resilience: Yesilay Case (Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation)
Date / theme: Monday 12 May - Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre Time: 17h00 until 18h00 (GMT+02:00) Istanbul (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: This webinar will explore the addiction prevention efforts of the Green Crescent (Yesilay). Dr. Mehmet Güllüoğlu will present key strategies, field practices, and multisectoral collaborations aimed at strengthening both individual and community resilience. The session will highlight how the Yesilay model contributes to public health through education, early intervention, and support systems. (Speaker: Dr. Mehmet Güllüoğlu, Moderator: Dr. Melek Nur Aslan) Hosting country:   Turkey Specific location(s): https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Language(s): English Reach: Local Organisers: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Contact email: info@hadi.org.tr Contact info: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation
HW313 - Assessing How Healthy and Sustainable Cities are (Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation)
Date / theme: Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability Time: 12h00 until 13h00 (GMT+02:00) Istanbul (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: The webinar will explore approaches to evaluating health and sustainability in urban settings through spatial and policy indicators. It focuses on how to measure access to infrastructure, transport networks, and green areas, highlighting their implications for public health and climate action. Attention is given to ensuring comparability across different contexts. (Speaker: Dr. Hüseyin Küçükali, Moderator: Dr. Ayşe Seval Palteki) Hosting country:   Turkey Specific location(s): https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Language(s): English Reach: Local Organisers: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Contact email: info@hadi.org.tr Contact info: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation
HW314 - One Health in Practice: Field-Based Examples (Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation)
Date / theme: Tuesday 13 May - Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability Time: 15h00 until 16h00 (GMT+02:00) Istanbul (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: One Health is a holistic concept emphasizing that human, animal, and environmental health are deeply interconnected. This approach covers key topics such as zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, environmental health, and sustainable development. The session will explore the One Health approach through field-based examples and real-world experiences. (Speaker: Dr. Mehmet Sait Değer, Moderator: Şura Kaya) Hosting country:   Turkey Specific location(s): https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Language(s): Turkish Reach: Local Organisers: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Contact email: info@hadi.org.tr Contact info: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation
HW227 - Tackling Multimorbidity in Age-Friendly Cities (World Health Organization, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, Kadıköy Municipality)
Date / theme: Wednesday 14 May - Healthy Ageing vs multimorbidities in a digital world Time: 13h00 until 14h30 (GMT+02:00) Istanbul (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: Organized as part of the 2025 European Public Health Week, this national webinar will explore the challenges and opportunities of healthy ageing in the context of growing multimorbidity and digitalization. WHO representatives, municipal leaders, and public health experts will join to share insights. The event will highlight the international and national experiences of The WHO Age-friendly Cities Framework and cities in Türkiye, focusing on the role of digital health solutions, inclusive care systems, and local policy innovation to support older adults living with multiple chronic conditions. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, offering participants a valuable opportunity for knowledge exchange and collaboration across different levels of governance and expertise. Hosting country:   Turkey Specific location(s): https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83497949882?pwdkx3CSbkappOADVEhVf8nyecNLaCGbz.1 Language(s): Turkish and English Reach: National Organisers: World Health Organization, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, Kadıköy Municipality For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.instagram.com/izbbsaglikisleri/ Contact email: ferhatyildiz2@izmir.bel.tr Contact info: Dr. Ferhat Yıldız, MD, Public Health Specialist Social media: https://www.instagram.com/izbbsaglikisleri/
HW296 - The Role of Healthy Life Centers in Preventive Health Services in Tür (-)
Date / theme: Wednesday 14 May - Healthy Ageing vs multimorbidities in a digital world Time: 13h00 until 14h00 (GMT) London (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: This session will explore the role and significance of Healthy Life Centers (HLCs) in preventive health services at both individual and community levels in Türkiye. The session will highlight their contributions to early diagnosis, risk factor reduction, enhancement of health literacy, and the promotion of health-based services. Hosting country:   Turkey Specific location(s): https://www.youtube.com/c/KanalHASUDER Language(s): Turkish Reach: Local Organisers: - For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.youtube.com/c/KanalHASUDER Contact email: bnbugdayci@gmail.com Contact info: Bengü Nehir Buğdaycı Social media: https://www.instagram.com/halksagligiuzmanlaridernegi?igshMWlnYnc1d2x5a3ZxMg
HW315 - From “Active Ageing” to “Healthy Ageing” (Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation)
Date / theme: Wednesday 14 May - Healthy Ageing vs multimorbidities in a digital world Time: 15h00 until 16h00 (GMT+02:00) Istanbul (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: Delaying the effects of aging and maintaining independence in later life depend not only on individual choices but also on supportive environments and appropriate interventions sustained throughout life. This session will address, from a public health perspective, what can be done to delay the onset of health-related needs in the aging population, to help preserve their self-sufficiency for longer, and to reduce the severity or frequency of age-related limitations. (Speaker: Dr. Ayşe Nur Balcı Yapalak, Moderator: Dr. Fatma Nur Dayanır Çok) Hosting country:   Turkey Specific location(s): https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Language(s): Turkish Reach: Local Organisers: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Contact email: info@hadi.org.tr Contact info: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation
HW297 - Good Practices and Recommendations for the Prevention of Chronic Disea (-)
Date / theme: Wednesday 14 May - Healthy Ageing vs multimorbidities in a digital world Time: 14h00 until 15h00 (GMT) London (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: This session will focus on effective strategies and best practice examples aimed at preventing chronic diseases. Practical recommendations and sample action plans will be presented to support sustainable and impactful public health interventions. Hosting country:   Turkey Specific location(s): https://www.youtube.com/c/KanalHASUDER Language(s): Turkish Reach: Local Organisers: - For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.youtube.com/c/KanalHASUDER Contact email: bnbugdayci@gmail.com Contact info: Association of Public Health Specialists Social media: https://www.instagram.com/halksagligiuzmanlaridernegi?igshMWlnYnc1d2x5a3ZxMg
HW317 - Mental Health and Loneliness in Older Adults (Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation)
Date / theme: Wednesday 14 May - Healthy Ageing vs multimorbidities in a digital world Time: 17h00 until 18h00 (GMT+02:00) Istanbul (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: This session explores the risk factors contributing to loneliness and poor mental health in older adults and discusses protective strategies. It also presents recommendations to support healthy aging and enhance emotional well-being in later life. (Speaker: Dr. Zeynep Meva Altaş, Moderator: Dr. Yusuf Özdemir) Hosting country:   Turkey Specific location(s): https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Language(s): English Reach: Local Organisers: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Contact email: info@hadi.org.tr Contact info: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation
HW318 - Migrant Health Research: Field-Based Implementation Examples (Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation)
Date / theme: Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health Time: 15h00 until 16h00 (GMT+02:00) Istanbul (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: This session will focus on the design and implementation of field research in the area of migrant health, as well as solution proposals based on the findings. Practical challenges encountered during the research process will be discussed through case examples, with an emphasis on how field-based knowledge contributes to policy and service development. (Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif Sezerol, Moderator: Dr. Sevde Sancar) Hosting country:   Turkey Specific location(s): https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Language(s): Turkish Reach: Local Organisers: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Contact email: info@hadi.org.tr Contact info: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation
HW319 - From Knowledge to Power: Strengthening Health Literacy (Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation)
Date / theme: Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health Time: 17h00 until 18h00 (GMT+02:00) Istanbul (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: This session will present Türkiye’s newly developed national action plan to improve health literacy, along with the findings of the latest national research. Multisectoral strategies will be discussed, including educational campaigns, targeted approaches for vulnerable groups, cross-sector collaborations, and field-level implementations that aim to strengthen health literacy across the country. (Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Atak, Moderator: Dr. Çağrı Emin Şahin) Hosting country:   Turkey Specific location(s): https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Language(s): Turkish Reach: Local Organisers: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Contact email: info@hadi.org.tr Contact info: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation
HW320 - Trends in Public Health Theses in Türkiye: A Half-Century Perspective (Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation)
Date / theme: Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow Time: 15h00 until 16h00 (GMT+02:00) Istanbul (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: This webinar will present and discuss the findings of a study that analyzed 2,623 public health theses in Türkiye (1970–2022), revealing dominant topics such as occupational safety and noncommunicable diseases, while areas like travel health and ethics were rarely studied. An interactive subtopic map was developed, highlighting the need for more balanced research across all domains of public health. (Speaker: Dr. Abdullah Uçar, Moderator: Dr. Ayşe Nur Balcı Yapalak) Hosting country:   Turkey Specific location(s): https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Language(s): English Reach: Local Organisers: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Contact email: info@hadi.org.tr Contact info: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation
HW321 - Community Pharmacists' Role in Tomorrow's Public Health (Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation)
Date / theme: Friday 16 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow Time: 17h00 until 18h00 (GMT+02:00) Istanbul (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: Community pharmacists are increasingly recognized as key actors in public health worldwide. In this session, the potential of their involvement in and contributions to various public health issues will be explored in light of evolving health systems, community dynamics, and shifting professional role perceptions. (Speaker: Dr. Şeyma Halaç, Moderator: Dr. Zeynep Betül Sağlam) Hosting country:   Turkey Specific location(s): https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Language(s): Turkish Reach: Local Organisers: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://hadi.org.tr/EUPHW/ Contact email: info@hadi.org.tr Contact info: Society for Public Health Thinking and Innovation

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