CIH Center for International Health

CIH Center for International Health The Center for International Health ( CIH-LMU ) is located at the hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU).

The CIH-LMU has been promoting international cooperation in the field of medical education and research since 2009. The vision and overarching aim of the CIH-LMU is to empower health professionals. With this vision, CIH-LMU aspires to meet health-related challenges through capacity building in training and research. With the new OH-TARGET (One Health) project, the vision of the CIH-LMU has expanded to a more participatory and interdisciplinary approach to improve global health conditions.

One Health and Climate Change: A New Learning Experience at USAC🌎 From March 9-May 10, 2026, the Universidad de San Ca...
24/09/2026



One Health and Climate Change: A New Learning Experience at USAC🌎

From March 9-May 10, 2026, the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) offered the One Health and Climate Change course for the first time, developed by CIHLMU and supported by LMU Munich.

🌱 The blended-learning course brought together 29 undergraduate students, who explored how climate change affects the health of people, animals and the environment – with a focus on the Guatemalan context.

💡 As a final project, students developed and presented scientific posters on the impacts of climate change on water, soil and air, putting their newly acquired knowledge into practice while strengthening their scientific communication skills.

🎓 Despite having to balance the course with their regular studies, all 29 participants successfully completed the course – demonstrating the potential of blended learning to integrate One Health education into undergraduate programs.

🤝 The successful first edition marks an important step in strengthening One Health education at USAC. With future editions already planned, the course will continue to support students in understanding and addressing climate-related health challenges in Guatemala.

Building Skills for Pandemic Preparedness in Ethiopia 🇪🇹🦠From June 8–12, 2026, the Advanced Module in Pandemic Prepared...
17/09/2026



Building Skills for Pandemic Preparedness in Ethiopia 🇪🇹🦠

From June 8–12, 2026, the Advanced Module in Pandemic Preparedness was held for the second time at Jimma University, Ethiopia, bringing together 20 participants from seven countries. 🌍

The week combined theory and hands-on learning on infectious disease epidemiology, surveillance, outbreak response and health policy.

🔬 Participants used real-world data to simulate a disease outbreak and worked in groups to assess pandemic preparedness at four local health facilities. Their findings were compiled into a report with recommendations for strengthening preparedness at the institutions involved.

🤝 Beyond the coursework, the module was also a week of cross-cultural exchange, collaboration and shared learning, bringing together Ethiopian participants and CIHLMU Master’s and PhD students from Cameroon, India, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.

A big thank you to our partners at Jimma University, especially Prof. Esayas Gudina Kebede and Mr. Temesgen Kabeta Chala, for their support in making the module possible.

🌍 Antibiotics Resistance & Marine Conservation: A One Health ApproachThis course links two priority topics: antibiotic r...
16/09/2026

🌍 Antibiotics Resistance & Marine Conservation: A One Health Approach

This course links two priority topics: antibiotic resistance and marine conservation, under the “One Health” approach, as they are interconnected and have widespread implications for human, animal, and environmental health.

📅 October 5 – December 10, 2026
📝 Registration deadline: September 25, 2026 (23:59 CEST)
🌐 Language: English
👩‍🎓 For students, professionals & educators

🔗 Register:
https://cih-moodle.med.lmu.de/mod/feedback/view.php?id=28348

Did you know?While much of the world is in 2026, Ethiopia is welcoming the year 2019! 🎉Ethiopia follows its own calendar...
11/09/2026

Did you know?

While much of the world is in 2026, Ethiopia is welcoming the year 2019! 🎉

Ethiopia follows its own calendar, which is around seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar. It has 13 months, 12 months of 30 days, plus a short 13th month, and the new year begins on 11 September.

Today, we celebrate Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year. 🌿✨

To our long-standing partners, colleagues and friends in Ethiopia:
Melkam Addis Amet!

We wish you and your families a new year filled with peace, happiness, health and prosperity.

Thank you for the trust, collaboration and partnership over the years. We look forward to continuing this journey together and creating many more successful chapters in 2019. 🤝

Happy Ethiopian New Year!

📘 Our 2025 highlights are here!We are pleased to share the first CIH Annual Highlights Report, looking back at a year of...
10/09/2026

📘 Our 2025 highlights are here!

We are pleased to share the first CIH Annual Highlights Report, looking back at a year of collaboration, learning, and progress across our global network. 🌍

In 2025, CIH activities connected partners and colleagues across 13 countries, strengthening collaboration in research, education, capacity building, and One Health.

Some highlights from the year include:

🌍 One Health Competence Centers in Ghana and Bolivia continued to strengthen regional capacity in research, education, and training.

🌱 523 students participated in CIH e-modules offered across our global network.

🦠 The new Advanced Module on Pandemic Preparedness, developed in collaboration with Jimma University, brought together 22 participants from more than 7 nationalities.

🎓 A new Trilateral Alliance for Medical Education connected LMU, Jimma University, and KGUMSB to strengthen collaboration in medical education, faculty development, and student exchange.

🧠 The BEAM Project supported the development of a new brain-stimulation training programme in Ethiopia, contributing to the establishment of the country’s first dedicated TMS service.

👶 The first pediatric ultrasound course in collaboration with Ola During Children’s Hospital in Sierra Leone strengthened local capacity through training and knowledge exchange.

🔬 And in 2025, CIH Network members contributed to 19 publications, advancing research and evidence in global health.

These achievements would not have been possible without the commitment of our partners, colleagues, students, alumni, and collaborators across the CIH network. Thank you for being part of this journey!

👉 Swipe through to discover some of our 2025 highlights and explore the full story in our Annual Highlights Report.

📖 Read the full report – link in bio.

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04/09/2026

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📢 Applications are now open: One Health Training in Nepal – Pandemic Prevention and ManagementAre you interested in stre...
03/09/2026

📢 Applications are now open: One Health Training in Nepal – Pandemic Prevention and Management

Are you interested in strengthening your practical skills in One Health approaches to prevent and manage disease outbreaks?

Join our upcoming regional training in Nepal, combining an online learning phase with an on-site workshop in Kathmandu:

📅 Online: 5–31 October 2026
📍 On-site workshop: 2–6 November 2026, Kathmandu, Nepal

👥 Who can apply?
• CIHLMU alumni from the PhD and MSc International Health programmes
• Local participants from PAHS, NOHI, government and academia

💡 Funding:
🏨 Accommodation and meals during the on-site workshop will be covered by CIHLMU.
✈️ Round-trip economy airfare for international participants will also be covered by CIHLMU.

🗓️ Application deadline: 15 September 2026

👉 Find more information and apply here:
Regional One Health Training in Nepal – Pandemic Prevention and Management

Strengthening the CIHLMU Latin America Network in Bogotá🌎 On July 13–14, 2026, partners of the CIHLMU Latin America Ne...
03/09/2026



Strengthening the CIHLMU Latin America Network in Bogotá🌎

On July 13–14, 2026, partners of the CIHLMU Latin America Network met in Bogotá, Colombia, for the 2026 Strategic Meeting.

Representatives from partner universities in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Guatemala, together with CIHLMU alumni, came together to review achievements, exchange experiences and discuss priorities for 2027 and beyond.

🤝 A key focus was strengthening regional cooperation in education, research and capacity building, as well as discussing the long-term sustainability of the network.

🎓 One important milestone is the upcoming launch of a Master’s Program in One Health at Universidad San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca in Bolivia, starting in October 2026 – an important step towards strengthening One Health education in the region.

The meeting also included a visit to Universidad del Rosario, providing an opportunity to exchange perspectives and explore new areas of collaboration.

🌎 The meeting reaffirmed the network’s commitment to long-term interinstitutional cooperation and advancing One Health across Latin America.

Integrated Approaches to Mental Health in Addis Ababa 🧠From July 21-25, 2026, the BEAM Project and the CIH Global Menta...
27/08/2026



Integrated Approaches to Mental Health in Addis Ababa 🧠

From July 21-25, 2026, the BEAM Project and the CIH Global Mental Health Focus Area travelled to Addis Ababa for a week of exchange, learning and collaboration.

A key highlight was the conference “Integrated Approaches to Mental Health: From Brain Stimulation to One Health,” organized together with colleagues from Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC). 🤝

Bringing together clinicians, researchers and public health experts, the conference explored innovative approaches to mental health care – from transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to post-conflict interventions such as Narrative Exposure Therapy and Empowerment-Based Group Therapy. 💡

🏥 Another important milestone was the visit to the newly established TMS Unit at SPHMMC, supported through the BEAM Project. The team also met with local partners to discuss future collaboration and strengthening mental health care in Ethiopia.

🌍 The conference highlighted how international partnerships can drive innovation, strengthen clinical capacity and support locally adapted approaches to mental health care.

A big thank you to our colleagues at SPHMMC and to GIZ, BMZ and MAG&MORE for their support in making the conference and the establishment of the TMS Unit possible.

The conference was held in dear memory of Professor Eshetu Girma Kidane, who passed away last year. 🕊️

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