Conference Language: English
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Open Source Software for collaboration and data analysis

• Subtitle: A hands-on session for medical professionals for cross continental collaboration projects
• Facilitator:
  Markus Zarbock
• Content/Description:
  The workshop will cover two distinct parts. In the first section participants will learn, how to use open source software to work collaboratively with documents, shared calendars, capturing data using custom forms and much more. Session is based on Nextcloud which comes without license fees and participants just need a computer that can run a browser.
  Second part focusses working with statisticial data and aims to support analysis which are typical for PhD thesis. Every participant will get a browser-based playground (Jupyter Labs) to experiment with sample data.
  Overall goal for this workshop is to put license free open source software in the hands of medical professionals such, that collatoration projects between Africa and Europe can be done on a peer to peer basis. With open source software components can be hosted with service providers on both continents.

New Models and methods to understand climate change impact on global child health

• Facilitator:
  Working group: ” Climate Change and Global Child Health”
• Content/Description: to be announced soon

AI-Driven Facial Phenotyping for Rare Disease Diagnosis with GestaltMatcher – Practical Exercises 

• Facilitator:
  Prof. Dr. med. Dipl. Phys. Peter Krawitz
• Contant/Description:
  Diagnosing rare genetic disorders is a global challenge, often involving lengthy diagnostic odysseys that burden families and healthcare systems alike. Characteristic dysmorphic features, especially facial traits, offer critical diagnostic clues, yet their recognition is inconsistent, particularly in low-resource settings. GestaltMatcher is an AI-based next-generation phenotyping tool that uses deep convolutional neural networks to encode facial images into a clinical face phenotype space, enabling similarity-based matching across thousands of individuals with rare disorders worldwide. Unlike traditional supervised syndrome classification, GestaltMatcher can match patients even when specific disorders are absent from its training set, thus facilitating identification of ultra-rare conditions and supporting novel phenotype discovery. Its clinical utility spans enhancing diagnostic workflows, guiding genetic testing prioritization, and fostering international case comparison. In this workshop, we will introduce the underlying technology, demonstrate real-world use cases, and explore strategies for integrating such tools into global health diagnostics, with an emphasis on scalable use in low- and middle-income contexts. Participants will gain insight into how AI-driven facial analysis can augment clinical decision-making and contribute to equitable rare disease care for children worldwide.

Nursing Across Time and Cultures

• Facilitator:
  Working group “Health professions”
  (Sabine Montag, Anna Njillo,Melina Althoff, Aline Stichel, Hanna Pumpe, Irene Schmidt)
• Content/Description:
  This workshop offers an insightful exploration of how nursing has evolved across time and cultures. Participants will gain an overview of global nursing history and learn about pioneering international nurses who have shaped the profession. The program includes interviews and video contributions from nurses around the world, reflecting on their experiences and perspectives regarding the present and future of nursing. The session concludes with a moderated discussion, encouraging dialogue and the exchange of ideas on the ongoing transformation of care.

Neglected Tropical Diseases
„From Worms to Awareness: Paediatric NTDs across Continents“     

• Facilitator:
  Leonie Gunasekara/ Antonia Walther
• Content/Description:
  Neglected Tropical diseases (NTDs) continue to affect millions of children worldwide, yet remain underrecognised in clinical paediatrics and international policy making. The interactive workshop bridges perspectives from different continents and critically appraises the concept of NTDs being considered a „tropical“ problem despite climate change and globalisation. Participants will explore the paediatric impact of NTDs and discuss in small-group exercises, which NTDs have been recognised in clinical medicine and policy making while other diseases might have been overlooked as NTDs. Attendees will gain tools to integrate NTD awareness into daily paediatric practice and advocacy.

Ultrasound training in resource-limited settings in the age of artificial intelligence

• Facilitator:
  Working Group “Ultrasound”
  (Bernd Erkert and Tobias Wowra)
• Content/Description:
  In resource-limited countries paediatric ultrasound is a critical diagnostic tool—yet traditional hands-on training often fails due to a lack of experienced mentors, vast distances, and limited budgets.
  The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and telemedicine offers groundbreaking opportunities: scalable, cost-effective training and real-time guidance, even in the most remote areas.
  How can AI sustainably improve the quality of paediatric sonography in RLS without neglecting clinical expertise?
  Do we need a hybrid training model that combines traditional and digital methods?
  These and other questions will be addressed in this workshop. We will hear from experts in the field from Malawi, Tanzania, Nepal, and Germany and discuss the questions raised with the workshop participants.

• Facilitator:
  Working Group “Young GTP”
  (Susanna van Eys, Emily Rose Hertwig, Marie Heider)
• Content/Description:
  Serious Games are digital or analog simulations designed for educational purposes, going beyond mere entertainment. This interactive workshop offers a hands-on exploration of how this powerful tool can revolutionize training and decision-making in global health and paediatrics. The session will introduce and allow participants to experience three distinct simulation games: one focusing on the management of global health crises and international paediatrics, a second centred on emergency situations, triage, and rapid assessment, and a third dedicated to neonatal and paediatric care delivery in resource-constrained settings. Following a brief presentation of each simulation’s objectives, attendees will have the opportunity to actively play and evaluate the games. The workshop will conclude with a moderated group discussion and exchange, focusing on the practical application, effectiveness, and future potential of integrating simulation-based learning into global health training programs.

Interactive Workshop: From Idea to Impact in LMICs

• Facilitator:
  Working group “ETAT-Training”/ “Digital ETAT Solution”
  (Barbara Zimmer, Markus Pohl, Sophia von Blomberg, Torsten Schmitz)
• Content/Description:
  Join an interactive session featuring a hands-on simulation on how to conduct effective human-centered design (HCD) workshops to kick-start project ideas in low- and middle-income countries (with a focus on Malawi). Participants will also have the opportunity to exchange experiences from other projects and programmes.
  We will share the general principles of digital health development and discuss the importance of a human-centered-design approach. There will be small group work and time for panel discussions.

Emergency Triage assessment and Treatment (ETAT) in Low-Income Settings: Introduction to the concept and Insights from The Gambia’s Nationwide Implementation

• Facilitator:
  Working group “ETAT-Training”
  (Sara Loetz, Anke Fischalek and Tida Dibbasey from The Gambia)
• Content/Description:
  This interactive workshop introduces the core principles of Emergency Triage and Treatment (ETAT) for the critically ill child. Participants will learn the ABCCCD algorithm for rapid initial assessment and management, prioritizing life-threatening conditions even when staff numbers are low, equipment limited, and patient load high.
  Drawing on experiences from The Gambia’s national ETAT rollout, the session will also discuss strengthening health care settings.

Paediatric Palliative Care 

• Facilitator:
  Working Group “Paed Oncology”
  (Jenny Dörnemann and Thomas Eichholz)
• Content/Description:
  Paediatric palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for children with life-limiting conditions by addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, while also providing support for their caregivers. In low-resource settings, access to such care remains a significant challenge due to the shortage of trained professionals, lack of essential medications for symptom management, and insufficient infrastructure, often resulting in preventable suffering.
  In this workshop, we will explore the global landscape of paediatric palliative care, discuss the primary challenges to its implementation, and identify one area where the GTP, as a medical association, can provide support: training. We aim to discuss a potential GTP project to develop a curriculum for paediatric palliative care and establish an international team of trainers.

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