May and June Module cycle more focused on medical aspect

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May and June editions of EUPHAM lectures were more oriented towards the medical aspect of migration and migratory patterns, with special emphasis on metacontext and global health problematics within the world health framework. The topics covered within this cycle were, among others, international health regulations, communicable and non-communicable diseases and global health, epidemic and pandemic response, evaluations of health programs and health regulations and policies and migrations in Bosnia, being one of the European hotspots for migratory trajectories.

Special emphasis and a very interesting lecture were given on ethics in research and biomedicine, which closely connects to a broad scope of various ethical dilemmas concerning the treatment of migrants within the public health networks. Students were given examples and asked to reflect on various situations, as much attention was given specifically to the hands-on approach on all topics.

With Summer School just around the corner, we are looking forward to wrapping up this engaging semester in an engaging manner.

See you in July!

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First EUPHAM sessions with expert lecturers finally held

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After an exciting inaugural conference, many meetings, and brainstorming sessions, it’s finally here – the EUPHAM teaching module has finally had its first lectures.

With more than 30 participants in the first session, two intense days, and three expert lecturers, we have discussed the European Union origins and institutions, decision-making processes, and stakeholder roles, with a focus on public health and migrations.

Professors Adnan Huskić (University SSST, Bosnia-Herzegovina) and Michal Vít (Metropolitan University Prague, Czech Republic), provided an in-depth theoretical approach, while professor Maja Savić-Bojanić opted out for a more interactive outlook, engaging participants in „Let’s Cross the Sea“ workshop. They could individually learn about different types of migrations and migrants, economic situations, and living conditions leading to migration and ultimately affecting health.

April sessions, with lectures scheduled for April 19, 20, and 21, are already in-store, with experts from practice joining the cohort. While professor Semira Galijašević will lead the way on the ethics approach to migration, we are especially excited for a close-up session with the Danish Refugee Council – Bosnia-Herzegovina, providing an expert approach to migrant policies.

Looking forward to upcoming EUPHAM sessions!

EUPHAM Inaugural Conference held at SSST

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“Refugees and migrants are entitled to the same universal human rights and fundamental freedoms as all people, which must always be respected, protected and fulfilled” – these are some of the conclusions of today’s Inaugural Conference announcing EUPHAM, the EU Public Health and Migrations Teaching Module by European Union Jean Monnet programme, whose first courses will start by the end of March.

 

Speakers that took part in today’s event are also some of the representatives and policymakers in terms of public health and migrations interrelations and play an important role in spreading the message of necessity in outlining specific strategies and solutions in these areas: prof. Aida Pilav and prof. Sanjin Musa representing the Public Health Institute of the Federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina, prof. Fadila Serdarević Harvard University, prof. Mariia Pedenko, International European University in Ukraine, Ms. Ursula Wagner, #IOM-UN Vienna, and Ms. Šejla Keserović, #IOM-BiH.

 

A moving lecture was given by prof. Pedenko, combining her personal experience in war-ridden Ukraine and expert insight to dire needs, humanitarian and health crisis of people on the move. 

 

For all those still considering applying to the Module, the registration is open at www.eupham.org.

EUPHAM Inaugural Conference scheduled for March 9

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The EUPHAM Inaugural Conference, as an opening module event, will be held on March 9, starting at 11:00AM, at the premises of the University SSST.

Besides the Module lecturers, including relevant government representatives and key public health sector officials from the country, it is also expected for the IOM representatives to be speaking at the event.

 

The organizers will briefly present the module specific goals and outline the expected outcomes – to raise awareness and provide insight for student population, but also to promote open access to public health initiatives and structures for all people on the move.

 

The agenda will be published by the end of February.

Conference March 9

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We are happy to announce the launch of the Module with the EUPHAM inaugural conference as a special stakeholder event bringing together media representatives, other academic institutions from the country, relevant government authorities/policy makers, NGO representatives and public health workers specializing in contact with migrants.

The aim of this event is to raise awareness of the Module and its activities. The conference will be held at the University SSST, on March 9.

The speakers and the detailed agenda will be confirmed soon.