The Institute is bringing this experience to bear on the current response to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. In addition to patient care and travel medicine, the Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health has been active for decades in the control, containment and research of infectious diseases in the Global South. Hans-Friedemann Kinkel, Coordinator MSc in International Health, Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Heidi Safia Mirza, Emeritus Professor UCL Institute of Education Visiting Professor Race, Faith and Culture, Goldsmiths College, University of London / Dr. Hannah Strohmeier, Academic Associate, Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Concert pianist Ben Cruchley who attended the Summer School composed and played the accompanying music on the piano in Hörsaal 6, the place where the Summer School was held. She crystallises themes that ran through the Summer School sessions and discussions, revisits moments that impressed and touched her, and shares suggestions for the 'afterlife' of the event. Friedemann speaks about his personal impressions of the Summer School, the key messages he took away from the event, and how these will impact the Master of Science in International Health program he is heading. ![]() Heidi shares what motivated her to serve as speaker at the Summer School and stay for the full three days of the event. Hans-Friedemann Kinkel about the Summer School 'Colonial Continuities in International Health' held from 31 August - 2 September 2022 at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. This podcast features interviews with Prof. The training and further education program of the Institute addresses clinicians and other health-related professions. Teaching at the Institute of International Health includes the internationally recognised post-graduate Master of Science in International Health Program, Diploma- and Certificate degrees. Globally, the Institute advises and supports institutions dealing with neglected tropical diseases. On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) the Institute of International Healh conducts partnership projects with clinics in Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Uganda. The main Research areas of the Institute are malaria, helminthiases, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases in developing countries. In addition, our diagnostic laboratory offers a variety of investigation with a focus on parasitic infections, including rare parasitic infections. ![]() In our Outpatient Clinic we offer specialized services for the diagnosis and treatment of tropical diseases. The Institute is also an official yellow fever vaccination center. In our Travel Clinic you will be individually consulted before your travel by specialized doctors on all relevant medical questions including current recommendations on malarial prophylaxis. The Institute of International Health of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin contributes nationally and internationally to health promotion as well as prevention and treatment of tropical diseases.
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