CIH Center for International Health

📚✨ The Scientific Writing Workshop brought together researchers for an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and scientific exchange.

After eight weeks of online preparation, 11 researchers from the CIHLMU Latin American Network met in Bogotá, Colombia, for the workshop’s in-person component, held from July 6–11, 2026.

Throughout the week, participants worked closely with international mentors to strengthen their manuscripts, receive personalized feedback, and exchange knowledge across disciplines, all within the One Health framework.

This face-to-face experience provided an invaluable opportunity to advance scientific publications, foster collaboration among partner institutions, and strengthen the regional research network through interdisciplinary exchange.

👏 Congratulations to all participants for their commitment, dedication, and outstanding work throughout the workshop. We look forward to seeing the results of their research published in the near future!

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🎉 Great news from our CIHLMU alumni and professor at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Sonia Raboni! 🧬🔬

In 2024–2025, UFPR acquired NorayBanks, a web-based platform for managing biological sample collections in biobanks and biorepositories. Faculty, researchers, and technical staff from UFPR and CHC/EBSERH completed structured training, culminating in an in-person course in May 2026.

This initiative supports the implementation of the UFPR Biobank, a strategic infrastructure that ensures the quality, traceability, and availability of biological samples and associated data—strengthening research, innovation, and the development of new health solutions. 💡🏥

👏 Congratulations to Prof. Sonia Raboni and the entire UFPR team on this important milestone!

🌍 What we stand to lose: why long-term academic partnerships matter

For more than 15 years, CIHLMU has worked with universities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to train future global health leaders and build lasting research partnerships.

Many of our alumni have returned to their home countries, where they continue to strengthen research, education, and One Health initiatives in their communities.

Today, these long-standing partnerships are at risk. The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) plans to phase out its funding for DAAD higher education cooperation programs with the Global South.

In our latest article, alumni including Nyanda Elias Ntinginya (Tanzania), Deepak Paudel (Nepal), and María Teresa Solís Soto (Bolivia) share how these partnerships have shaped their careers and contributed to stronger institutions and healthier communities.

📖 Read the full article, learn more about the DAAD Resolution, and find out how you can support this initiative.

🔗 Link in bio for more information

🌍 One week. 17 participants. 6 countries. Endless learning.

Our Public Health Systems course in Nepal just wrapped up - and what a week it was! Together with Patan Academy of Health Sciences, we explored Nepal’s health system, tackled real-world challenges, and visited the Pharping community to see healthcare in action.

Thank you to every participant who brought curiosity, passion, and a fresh perspective to the room - and to our amazing local partners for making it all possible. Already looking forward to next year! ✨🇳🇵

🦟 On 25th April 2026, the UCC Competence Center at the University of Cape Coast commemorated World Malaria Day 🌍 in the Eastern Region under the theme, “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.”

The event featured a float , malaria education 📚, and community health screening 🩺 for residents. The Chief of Mukyia , his elders , and the Assembly Member were present in support of the initiative. The malaria talk was delivered by Dr. Andreas Kudom 🎤, while Mr. Frank Adu, malaria focal person at the district, served as moderators. Together, we continue the fight against malaria! ✊🤝

✈️🌍 First-time CIH field visit to Malawi! Our researcher group traveled to support a mental health project in Dzaleka Refugee Camp.
🤝 Partner: MoHDevS (with Difaem) - providing community-based mental health care (WHO mhGAP) since 2022
🏕️ Dzaleka Refugee Camp: Built for 12,000, now home to ~62,800 refugees from DRC, Burundi, Rwanda. Rising mental health challenges.
🔬 2-week visit: Met with MoHDevS team, mental health workers, UNHCR, GIZ & UNAIDS to plan CIH’s scientific support on intervention design, data collection & analysis.
👥 CIH Team: PD Dr. Guenter Froeschl, Vahuka Qais Valiyakath, Victoria von Rheinbaben
🙏 Leaving with respect for MoHDevS’ outstanding work & a joint plan for future collaboration!

🌍 Looking for a student job with an international impact?

The Center for International Health (CIHLMU) at LMU Munich is hiring a Student Assistant (f/m/d)!

✨ Tasks include:
• Developing e-learning materials
• Supporting Moodle courses
• Literature reviews
• Creating content for newsletters and reports

🔎 We’re looking for someone with:
• Strong English skills (C1)
• Interest in e-learning and global health
• Creativity and teamwork skills

💶 €15.20/hour
⏰ Flexible working hours (10–19 hours/week)

Check the announcement for full details and how to apply.

📩 [email protected]

StudentAssistant Elearning

🌍 International academic partnerships create opportunities for learning, research, innovation, and lasting collaboration across borders.

At the Centre of International Health (CIH) at LMU Munich, we have seen firsthand how DAAD-supported partnerships contribute to strengthening global health and building capacity through cooperation and knowledge exchange.

A DAAD alumna has launched a petition to raise awareness of the importance of these programmes and the partnerships they enable.

Help us spread the word and learn more via the link in our bio, titled .

You can also access the petition here:
https://c.org/CccK672jXH

📚✨ The Scientific Writing Workshop – Bogotá 2026 has officially launched! 🎉
Part of the CIHLMU Latin American Network, this workshop combines online learning with an in-person component in Bogotá, Colombia, July 2026 🇨🇴
👥 10 researchers from Latin American universities are now participating, working on One Health projects
✅ 8 weeks online: Scientific writing, methodology, statistics + personalized mentoring
🤝 In-person Bogotá: Manuscript work + expert guidance + interdisciplinary exchange
🌟 We wish all participants success and look forward to the in-person workshop in Bogotá!

🌍 Looking for a hands-on internship in Global Health?

The Center for International Health (CIHLMU) is seeking an intern (f/m/d) to support international health projects, scholarship programs, events, communications, and social media activities from September–November 2026.

📍 Munich, Germany
🗓️ Application deadline: July 15, 2026

This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in international project coordination and work within a global network of partners across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

📧 Apply with your motivation letter, CV, and certificates to: [email protected]