The Network: Towards Unity For Health

02/03/2026

Dental Education in India: Perceived Learner Impact of Community Immersion on Social Awareness

🦷 Does community immersion shape dental students’ social awareness? This study examines its educational impact.
🔗 https://educationforhealthjournal.org/index.php/efh/article/view/36

Dental education in India: perceived learner impact of community immersion on social awareness Article Sidebar PDF HTML XML Published: Dec 11, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.62694/efh.2024.36 Keywords: Education, Social Accountability, Community Immersion, Dental Education, Community-based Education M...

02/02/2026

📢 Call for Abstracts – IDD/Autism/Behavioral Integrated Health Summit at

Are you advancing research, practice, or policy in intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, or behavioral integrated health? 🌍
Submit your abstract to present at the IDD/Autism/Behavioral Integrated Health Summit, part of the TUFH 2026 Conference, and share your work with a global audience of educators, practitioners, researchers, and system leaders.

🗓 Abstract submission deadline: February 28, 2026
🎤 Presentation formats include oral presentations, panels, and workshops
👉 Submit your abstract and be part of shaping the future of integrated health

In partnership with Woods System of Care and Mollie Woods Hare Global Center of Excellence

🔗 Learn more & submit: https://tufh2026.com/idd-autism-behavioral-integrated-health-summit/

01/30/2026

Today marks World Leprosy Day

Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease affecting over 120 countries. It is caused by bacteria, is curable, and stigma remains a major barrier to care.

Learn more 👉

World Leprosy Day is observed internationally every year on the last Sunday of January to increase the public awareness of the Leprosy.

01/29/2026

📣 Call for Abstracts:

Have an idea, project, program, or experience you want to share? Submitting an abstract for TUFH 2026 is easy—and it’s your opportunity to present to a truly global audience.

TUFH 2026 brings together educators, practitioners, policymakers, students, and community partners from around the world to learn from one another and strengthen health systems through collaboration and innovation.

🧭 Theme:
Bayanihan for Health Equity: Co-Creating Social Innovations for Responsive & Resilient Health Systems
Inspired by the spirit of Bayanihan, this year’s conference centers collective action, shared learning, and community-rooted solutions.

🔍 We welcome abstracts on:
• Community-driven health systems
• Equity by design in technology, data, and education
• Strengthening the global health workforce
• Turning policy into practice through local partnerships

🎤 Ways to present:
Oral Presentations • Workshops • TUFH Talks • TUFH Documentaries

✨ Whether you’re sharing research, practice-based insights, teaching approaches, or lived experience, your voice matters. The process is straightforward, and submitting an abstract is a simple way to join a global conversation.

📅 Abstract deadline: February 28, 2026
🌍 Join us in person or virtually at TUFH 2026.

🔗 Submit your abstract and be part of the movement.
https://tufh2026.com/abstract/

01/27/2026

I’m In! So Why Don’t I Fit In? A Cross-Sectional Exploration of Imposterism Within Medical School Cohorts

😓 Do medical students struggle with imposter syndrome? This study explores its prevalence and impact on students.
🔗 https://educationforhealthjournal.org/index.php/efh/article/view/148

I’m in! So why don’t I fit in? A cross-sectional exploration of imposterism within medical school cohorts Article Sidebar PDF HTML XML Published: Dec 11, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.62694/efh.2024.148 Keywords: Imposter Phenomenon, Medical Student, Medical, Wellness, Burnout Main Article Conten...

01/24/2026

📚 Today marks International Day of Education.

A reminder that education is essential to healthier communities, stronger systems, and shared global progress.

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The International Day of Education celebrates education worldwide by promoting the idea that education plays a key role in building sustainable and resilient societies, and contributes to the achievement of all other Sustainable Development Goals.

01/21/2026

🌍 Today, the TUFH Board and Advisory Board came together for a productive and forward-looking meeting.

With global representation and a shared commitment to strengthening access to health, the discussion focused on strategic priorities, partnerships, and how The Network: Towards Unity for Health continues to support communities, educators, and practitioners worldwide.

Grateful for the leadership, insight, and dedication of our Board and Advisory Board members as we move boldly into the year ahead.

https://thenetworktufh.org/board-of-directors/

01/21/2026

🌏 Why attend ?
Because the future of health is built together.

Join the global health community in the Philippines 🇵🇭 for an action-oriented conference inspired by Bayanihan—collective action, solidarity, and community leadership.

🧭 Bayanihan for Health Equity
Co-creating resilient, community-rooted health systems.

Workshops • Talks • Research • Stories from the ground

🔗 https://tufh2026.com

01/20/2026

Pharmacy Students’ Work-Based Learning Experiences During In-Plant Training: A Qualitative Case Study in Nepal

💊 How do pharmacy students perceive their in-plant training? This study explores the value of hands-on experience.
🔗 https://educationforhealthjournal.org/index.php/efh/article/view/176

Pharmacy students' work-based learning experiences during in-plant training: a qualitative case study in Nepal Article Sidebar PDF HTML XML Published: Dec 11, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.62694/efh.2024.176 Keywords: work-based learning, in-plant training, employability, case studies, pharmacy educa...

01/15/2026

📅 Save the Date: TUFH 2026
🌏 Registration is now OPEN — Early Bird rates available!

TUFH is an international, intersectoral, and intergenerational network with over 46 years of experience advancing access to health through collaboration between communities, educators, practitioners, and policymakers.
UP Manila plays a vital role in producing top healthcare professionals, advancing medical research, and providing quality, accessible healthcare to the Filipino people.

In 2026, TUFH brings its global conference to the Philippines, continuing this legacy through dialogue, learning, and action.

🧭 Theme:
Bayanihan for Health Equity: Co-Creating Social Innovations for Responsive & Resilient Health Systems
Inspired by the Filipino concept of Bayanihan, the conference centers collective action, solidarity-based partnerships, and community-rooted solutions.

🔍 What to expect:
• Community-driven health system innovation
• Equity-centered technology, data, and digital health
• Strengthening the global health workforce
• Translating policy into practice

🎤 An interactive experience:
Workshops • Oral Presentations • TUFH Talks • Short documentaries

✨ Participants are welcome to join in person or virtually, with both formats designed for meaningful engagement and exchange.

💡 Register early and save.
📍 Save the date and be part of TUFH 2026.
https://tufh2026.com

01/14/2026

🌍 Calling all health education leaders! 📢

Applications are open for the TUFH Teaching Fellowship 2026 — an exciting opportunity to partner with global education innovators and adapt the Health Workforce for the Public Good (HWEPG) course for your region! 🚀

📚 Through weekly live sessions and ongoing mentoring, Teaching Fellows will:
✨ Build curriculum design and teaching skills
✨ Access and adapt proven course materials
✨ Develop a localized implementation plan
✨ Join a global network advancing socially accountable health workforce education

🗓 Deadline to apply: January 16, 2026
👉 Learn more & apply: https://thenetworktufh.org/tufh-teaching-fellows-2026/

🎓 Whether you’re connected to a TUFH Centre of Excellence or working to strengthen health education in your context, this fellowship is your chance to lead, innovate, and create impact.