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Dimensions of Health and Illness

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Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

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Better Health for All in a Changing World: Sparks From the 14th ECTMIH.

Marco Albonico1, Noelle Awa2, Yannik Eggers3,4,5

  • 1Federation of European Societies for Tropical Medicine and International Health, Antwerp, Belgium.

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|June 15, 2026
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Summary

The 14th European Congress of Tropical Medicine and International Health (ECTMIH) convened global experts to address pressing health challenges. Discussions focused on translating scientific insights into actionable policies for improved global health outcomes.

Keywords:
ECTMIHantimicrobial resistanceartificial intelligenceclimate changeequityhealth for allvaccine

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Area of Science:

  • Tropical Medicine
  • International Health
  • Global Health Policy

Background:

  • The 14th European Congress of Tropical Medicine and International Health (ECTMIH) addressed critical global health issues.
  • The congress was organized by the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, FESTMIH, and DTG.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To convene experts in tropical and international health.
  • To foster dialogue on urgent global health challenges.
  • To translate scientific discussions into policy recommendations.

Main Methods:

  • A congress format was utilized.
  • Approximately 1300 participants attended from 84 countries.
  • Discussions centered on the theme 'Better health for all in a changing world'.

Main Results:

  • The event facilitated a platform for reflection on global health challenges.
  • It aimed to bridge scientific dialogue with policy-oriented actions.

Conclusions:

  • The ECTMIH served as a crucial forum for advancing global health strategies.
  • The congress emphasized the need for policy action in response to evolving health landscapes.