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Our latest research on neurocysticercosis treatment has just been published with Springer Nature in Infection.

Read here: https://rdcu.be/c8p8H

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CYSTINET - Africa

Efficacy and safety of antiparasitic therapy for neurocysticercosis in rural Tanzania: a prospective cohort study - Infection Purpose Neurocysticercosis is common in regions endemic for Taenia solium. Active-stage neurocysticercosis can be treated with antiparasitic medication, but so far no study on efficacy and safety has been conducted in Africa. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study on treatment of neurocysti...

At the 30th Annual German Society for Parasitology in Gießen, the Center for Global Health was strongly represented with seven members from the group of our Co-Director, Clarissa Prazeres da Costa. She had the honour to give the opening keynote speech on “New perspectives of the schistosomiasis elimination roadmap and its implications for research and development”.

Our two postdocs then gave oral presentations: Dr. Ulrich Fabien Prodjinotho on his recently published findings on how “Helminthic glutamate dehydrogenase-dependent PGE2 production in monocyte and microglia potentiates Treg development with distinct transcriptional and epigenetic profiles”.

On the same day, our CGH coordinator Marrium H. spoke about “Sex and gender reporting in parasitology” and Youssef Hamway about his unique proof-of-concept study how “Targeting Schistosoma mansoni microRNA with small molecules modulate host-parasite interactions”.

Finally, our medical student JohannaErtl spoke about her thesis and the “Identification of a novel anti-schistosomal multi-stage component X derived from mouse serum” and our doctoral students TheresaJosten and LeonardoSternkopf presented posters on their theses about “Development of a novel rapid point-of-care PCR test for schistosomiasis” and the “Identification of parasite-associated apoptosis signaling pathways in neurocysticercosis”.

Besides great scientific interaction, we would like to thank the organizers for their great hospitality and congratulate this on this fantastic meeting which we all enjoyed.


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A new European Union’s Global Health Strategy (EU GHS) was presented by the European Commission this week. It is organised around 3 priorities:

1. Better health and well-being including by regaining lost ground on universal health targets in the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), through:
• Promoting drivers of good health, addressing root causes of ill health
• Particular attention to women, girls and people in vulnerable situations

2. Advancing universal health coverage:
• More equitable primary health care systems
• Better capacity to meet health emergency needs
• Leveraging digitalisation and research
• Addressing workforce imbalances

3. Combatting health threats, including pandemics:
• New international rules and global surveillance
• Permanent platform for development and vaccine access
• One Health approach
• Control anti-microbial resistance (AMR)

The Strategy relies on new financing sources, particularly the willingness of Member States to contribute for its objectives through Team Europe, a path initially explored for funding COVID-19 response. Member States will have the chance to express their views through Council negotiations around the Strategy, potentially leading to a set of Council conclusions if they can reach a consensus.

Some critics of the Strategy have been about this lack of clarity about its financing, especially considering the EU GHS’s time horizon until 2030 while the current Multiannual Financial Framework runs only until 2027. Other critics have emphasized the little role of climate change within the Strategy.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/GHSEU

Epidemiological, clinical and radiological characteristics of people with neurocysticercosis in Tanzania–A cross-sectional study Author summary Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a neglected tropical disease caused by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium. The disease remains often silent for years, and some patients never experience any symptoms at all. If the disease becomes symptomatic, symptoms are manifold but most commonly patients....

🔔Exciting news🔔

The new publication of The Global Governance Project, "Health: A Political Choice - Investing in Health For All", which will officially launch at the World Health Summit, is already available online!

You can find it here: https://bit.ly/HAPC22

It also includes a contribution by Dr. John H Amuasi (KNUST) and our Co(joint)-Director of the Center for Global Health, Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrea S. Winkler – both co-chairs of The Lancet One Health Commission, entitled: “Strengthening health and climate co-benefits”, to be found on pages 92 and 93.

🔔 Event announcement🔔
Our Co(joint)-director Andrea S. Winkler will speak at the third event part of the Inspiration Series of Women in Global Health Norway, hosted by the Centre for Global Health at the University of Oslo. She will focus on her experience within global health research using her personal experiences and lessons learned - join us!

📆 October 12th at 19.30 CET

Event page with registration can be found here:
https://www.med.uio.no/helsam/english/research/centres/global-health/news-and-events/events/wgh-events/2022/inspiration-series-3.html

What is the Inspiration Series?
The Youth Coordinators of WGH Norway have organized this virtual Inspiration Series with a lineup of multiple influential speakers for 2022. With this Inspiration Series, students and young professionals are invited to conversations with female role models from the private and public spheres. The aim is to have a virtual discussion where participants will be able to become acquainted with different career pathways in global health by listening and actively interacting with speakers. This series is open to all!

📣 We're hiring! 📣

The Center for Global Health is seeking a highly motivated PhD student in Social Science & Global Health.

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PhD (m/f/d) in Social Science & Global Health | MRI TUM Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München (TUM) PhD (m/f/d) in Social Science & Global Health Part-time basis (65%) | 12 months | Center for Global Health (CGH), Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie International research project : "ADOPT - community intervention" Your responsi...

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📢Today at 4 pm there is taking place an open lecture by Dr. John Amuasi from KNUST, Ghana. He will be talking about “The COVID-19 paradox in Africa: The case of Ghana”.

🕓When? Today, June 27, 4 pm
📍Where? Online via Zoom and on-site at Connollystr. 32 (HS3), Munich

Access information
https://tum-conf.zoom.us/j/61189393555

Meeting-ID: 611 8939 3555
Kenncode: 516782

🔔 Event announcement: 🔔

We are pleased to announce that the Center for Global Health (CGH) will participate twice in the TUM Global Week 2022, organized by the Technical University of Munich. The goal of the week-long event is to provide an interactive exchange between the different disciplines of the university, fostering new insights and contributing to the expansion of TUM's internationalization.

The first info event "Snapshots of the Center for Global Health", co-organized by both CGH working groups, lays out ongoing projects of the CGH and introduces the co-directors and its employees. Also, there will be an opportunity to ask your own questions and share experiences.

📅 When?
Monday, June 27, 13:00 to 15:00

The second info event "One Health - An opportunity for global collaboration" explores the One Health theme from different angles. Discussants will be experts Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrea S. Winkler, Dr. Patricia Pintor dos Reis and Prof. Jörg Drewes.

📅When?
Wednesday, June 29, 15:00 to 16:00

Both events are aimed at all interested members of the TUM community and partners and are suitable for both professional and junior researchers.

Find more information under:
https://lnkd.in/eQb4aWTV

Registration link:
https://lnkd.in/gEpabEPW

📣 Event announcement 📣

We are happy to announce that our Co(joint)-Director Andrea Winkler will be moderating on the European Development Days !

After having developed the One Health Joint Plan of Action (2022-2026) in 2021-22, the Quadripartite (FAO, World Organisation for Animal Health, World Health Organization and UN Environment Programme) is now brainstorming on how to strengthen a One Health approach at regional and national level, and how the Joint Plan of Action can support implementation at scale.

The brainstorming session will aim to:
- Raise awareness on the importance of the One Health approach at all levels
- Gain audience's perspectives and suggested solutions on how to strengthen a OH approach

"Strengthening national PATHways for a global One Health vision"
🗓When: Wednesday, June 22, 09:30 to 10:15
📍Where: Brussels EXPO and online
Registration: https://lnkd.in/d8z4RzvT

Speakers:
Carla Montesi (Director Green Deal, Digital Agenda at INTPA)
Janyl Moldalieva (UN Environment Programme)
Keith Sumption (Chief Veterinary Officer, Director, Joint Zoonotic Diseases and AMR Centre (CJWZ), FAO)
Peter Sousa Hoejskov (Technical Officer World Health Organization)
Budimir Plavsic (Regional Representative for Europe, World Organisation for Animal Health)

Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to Taenia solium cysticercosis and taeniasis in Tanzania - BMC Infectious Diseases Background Taenia solium cysticercosis/taeniasis (TSCT) is reported to be endemic in pig producing areas around the world, causing significant disease burden and economic losses. Methods This cross-sectional study aimed at assessing Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) regarding TSCT in four dis...