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  • Upcoming Webinar: The Future of the Health Sector in Syria

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    Senior Advisor and Chair of KIT Institute’s Centre for Health Systems in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings (FCAS) Eelco Jacobs will speak on the political economy of health workforce data governance in Syria — a crucial aspect of post-conflict recovery. As part of this event, Eelco will present on the political economy of health workforce data […]

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  • Dispatch from Berlin

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    In October, global health professionals gathered in Berlin for the World Health Summit (12–14 October), under the theme “Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World”. KIT Institute Advisor Harry Coleman was in attendance and sent us his dispatch from the summit.

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  • Best Research Poster Award at ECTMIH 2025 for Afghanistan Health Workforce Study

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    We’re excited to announce that KIT Epidemiologist Nima Yaghmaei and colleagues from KIT Institute were awarded Best Research Poster at the European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health (ECTMIH) 2025 in Hamburg.  The winning research, conducted in collaboration with World Health Organization Afghanistan  presents a comprehensive situational analysis of Afghanistan’s national health workforce and its […]

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  • Cultivating Connections: How B2B Linkages Networks Help Nigeria’s Horticulture Thrive

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    Nigeria holds considerable potential for vegetable production, which can help meet the high domestic demand for fresh produce and improve the country’s food security. Yet, many farmers struggle with low productivity and getting vegetables fast to market in good condition remains a major challenge. Post-harvest losses, mismatches between supply and demand, and reliance on informal […]

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  • Public and Global Health Courses at KIT – Apply now for 2026 short courses and Master’s

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    Do you want to increase your knowledge and experience as a public health professional? Join us at KIT Institute in Amsterdam in 2026 and gain practical insights into public and global health through our specialised Short Courses or our comprehensive Master of Public Health (MPH) programme. Learn, connect and make impact in global health At […]

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  • Feminist Edge Outreach Webinar – Learn More About the 2026 Edition

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    Applications for the programme are now open for next year — an opportunity to engage with feminist perspectives, strengthen practice, and be part of a global community of peers.

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  • Cups of Coffee: How Your Daily Intake Can Fuel Solidarity

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    On the occasion of World Coffee Day, join us for a coffee break with Dinu Abdella, Advisor in Public Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights at KIT Royal Tropical Institute. In this episode, Dinu shares the origins of the Coffee Stories — and how learning more about the lives of coffee farmers can […]

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  • Graduation Ceremony Marks First Cohort of Master in Public Health and Health Equity

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    The festive event honoured graduates of the Master in International Health and the first-ever Master in Public Health and Health Equity. Amsterdam, 29 August 2025 – On Friday, KIT Institute proudly hosted its 61st graduation ceremony, celebrating the achievements of graduates from the Master in Public Health and Health Equity and the Master in International […]

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  • “It is a matter of perspective”

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    This seems to be the universal response when questions are raised about the meaning or implications of an evaluation, a rapid assessment, or policy review. Results may be clear and factual, but once they reach politicians, managers, or decision-makers, evidence is often filtered through their beliefs, values, and priorities, potentially leading to misinterpretation or selective […]

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  • Dispatch from: Mombasa

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    Our Gender Advisors Joke Manders, Camilo Antillon and Mariam Charara Ruiz were in Kenya beginning of July to take part in the Young Women for Awareness, Agency, Advocacy and Accountability (YW4A) Regional Impact Symposium. They sent us their dispatch from Mombasa. After five years of implementation (2021–2025) across Egypt, Kenya, Palestine and South Sudan, the […]

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  • Dispatch from MSU, Michigan

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    Our colleague Nicola Francesconi was at Michigan State University (MSU) from 23 to 26 June for the CANR-Europe Partnership Forum, which brought together researchers and institutional partners from across Europe and the US. He sent us his dispatch from East Lansing, home to MSU. Earlier this summer, I had the pleasure of participating in the […]

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  • KIT Institute Advisors Win Award for Sexuality Education Research at WAS2025

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    KIT Institute Advisors have received international recognition at the 2025 World Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), held in Brisbane, Australia, from 16–19 June. KIT Institute was honoured with a prestigious WAS Award in the category Education, highlighting its contributions to advancing sexuality education in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The UNESCO commissioned- study ‘Adolescent […]

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