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Organised by KIT Institute in collaboration with Aidsfonds, Cordaid, KNCV TB Plus, The ONE Campaign and Philips, the second Health and Prosperity event took place on 15 December at Nieuwspoort in The Hague, bringing together a broad range of stakeholders to discuss the future of Dutch engagement in global health at a pivotal moment.

Public health challenges continue to demand skilled professionals who can work across disciplines, contexts, and systems. In 2026, KIT Institute in Amsterdam offers practice-oriented public and global health courses that support professionals in addressing health inequities worldwide. Our programmes bring together like-minded professionals from around the world to learn from real-world cases, diverse perspectives, and experienced faculty. From short thematic […]

On Friday 12 December 2025, KIT Institute celebrated the graduation of participants of the Core Course in Public Health and Health Equity , an internationally oriented and academically grounded programme at the heart of the Master’s in Public Health and Health Equity.  The Core Course is jointly delivered by KIT Institute and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and is as part of the Master’s programme accredited by the NVAO, ensuring a […]

KIT Institute, together with leading global health partners will host “Health and Prosperity: Stronger Together through Global Health Investment” at Nieuwspoort in The Hague, December 15th. Building on the first event in March, this follow-up meeting brings together Members of Parliament, global health experts, and civil society organisations to discuss the future of Dutch engagement […]

Despite decades of progress in the fight against HIV, the virus remains a major global health challenge. Millions of people worldwide still face barriers to accessing prevention, treatment, and care, particularly in light of reduced global funding. At KIT Institute, we combine evaluation and research – including community-focused approaches to generate deeper insights into what […]

ISSD Africa has published a new framework on how seed governance can support peace in conflict-affected areas across Africa. Developed under the Governance and Peace Action Learning Project (ALP4), it provides humanitarian, development, and peace actors with a practical approach for working in complex seed systems.

KIT Institute is pleased to announce the launch of the Crisis & Conflict Epidemiology Lab, a new initiative from our global health experts that brings together epidemiological expertise with deep contextual understanding of fragile and conflict-affected settings. Developed through collaboration between KIT’s Epidemiology team and the Centre for Health Systems in Fragile and Conflict Affected […]

How can geography, environment and data improve public health? Mathew’s work in Kerala, India shows how spatial epidemiology can strengthen disease-control strategies. When medical doctor Mathew J. Valamparampil joined a GIS short course at KIT Institute in 2022, he wanted to understand how geography, environment, and data could come together to improve public health strategies. […]

Health facilities are vulnerable to impacts from disasters, such as earthquakes or floods. These disasters can disrupt health facility functionality either through direct impacts, such as building damage, or indirect impacts, such as disruptions to supply chains. In addition, disasters impact local communities, increasing health needs and disrupting health demand through reduced accessibility due to […]

We are delighted to announce the recipient of the 2025 Eijkman Medal, honouring outstanding contributions to global health with a strong connection to the Netherlands. This year’s laureate, Prof. Fitsum Tadesse, is celebrated because of his remarkable advances in the field of biology, transmission, and control of malaria in Africa.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially designated KIT Institute as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Human Resources for the next four years.

In global supply chain context, the Living Income (LI) concept is increasingly recognised as a key indicator for understanding poverty. It has grown importance particularly when it comes institutional due diligence, such as the EU Deforestation Regulation and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, and private sector sustainability programmes. Yet, several methodological questions still surround the […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]