Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo

05 Aug 2026

CTDGH Journal Club with Michael Landau: Amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak, we are collaborating for better outcomes.

Amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak, collaboration remains our strongest tool for protecting communities and strengthening health systems. The Centre for Tropical Diseases and Global Health (CTDGH), in partnership with LifeHealth, is pleased to host a special Journal Club focused on how integrated digital technologies can transform epidemic preparedness and response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

CTDGH Journal Club with Michael Landau: Amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak, we are  collaborating for better outcomes.
This session will feature Michael Landau, an internationally recognized expert in digital health and emergency preparedness, who will present on two timely topics:

Preparedness is an Operating System
Integrated Digital Ecosystem to Support Ebola Response in the DRC

The discussion will explore how interconnected digital platforms, real-time data sharing, surveillance systems, and coordinated decision-making can enhance outbreak detection, improve response efficiency, and strengthen resilience against future public health emergencies. Participants will gain valuable insights into how digital ecosystems can support frontline health workers, public health authorities, and partner organizations in responding more effectively to Ebola and other emerging infectious diseases.

The session will be moderated by Prof. Misaki Wayengera, providing an engaging platform for scientific exchange and dialogue among researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and students committed to advancing global health.

Event Details
Date: 6 August
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Bukavu, DRC) | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (New York)
Format: Online via Zoom

We warmly invite healthcare professionals, researchers, students, humanitarian organizations, and public health stakeholders to join this important conversation. Together, we can leverage science, innovation, and collaboration to build stronger health systems and improve preparedness for current and future disease outbreaks.

Together, we are collaborating for better outcomes in the fight against Ebola.

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