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On 25 November, Radboudumc Global Health (RGH) brought care, research and education together in the Experience Center to show what long-term, reciprocal partnerships can deliver. In Tanzania, Indonesia, Uganda, and across our wider network.
RGH is our internal network that connects Radboudumc teams with partners in low- and middle-income countries. The message from the event was clear: move from scattered projects to coordinated, multidisciplinary partnerships that benefit both sides; clinically, scientifically and educationally. So that we can make our healthcare better here in Nijmegen.
The keynote by Prof. Bruno Sunguya (MUHAS, Dar es Salaam) focused on “The value of African-European Medical Academic Partnerships in a Rapidly Changing World”. He underlined why reciprocity, shared learning and long-term commitment matter right now. From climate- and nutrition-driven transitions to emerging infections and system pressures.
In the pitch sessions, colleagues put that vision into practice:
- 3D Lab prosthetics showed how scanning/printing and AI-assisted socket design can boost access to mobility; pilots already produced 100 successful prostheses, worn on average 9 hours a day with ~4,250 steps/day and are set to expand to five locations, including KCMC in Tanzania.
- Global Health Economics (IQ Healthcare) demonstrated how evidence-to-policy methods help ministries prioritize essential services; the team now supports 15 countries with benefit package revisions.
- Global Data Lab presented an open platform connecting health, climate, education and demographics for policy-relevant insights. From SMS adherence trials to studies on diet and child health.
- ENT collaboration (AfriKNO) highlighted sustained capacity building in Tanzania: 20 ENT surgeons trained, 25 residents in training, and upgraded theatres, clinics and teaching labs. A tangible result of long-term partnership.
- Tri-IR CoRE (Makerere–Radboud) showcased an Africa–Europe Cluster of Research Excellence co-led by Radboud and Makerere across infection, immunity and inflammation. With mobility, joint grants and training on the roadmap.
- Drive-AMS shared a global training approach for antimicrobial stewardship using implementation science: 500+ professionals, 160+ hospital teams in nearly 60 countries, and measurable improvements in practice and outcomes.
We closed with a Global Health Market: poster stands, informal conversations (and an international bite) where colleagues met project leads and partners and explored how to get involved.
Missed the event or want to follow up?
RGH is building a visible entry point for anyone at Radboudumc interested in international collaboration.
- Learn more and stay updated: visit Radboudumc Global Health.
- Questions or ideas? Contact Miriam.Sijtsma@radboudumc.nl or Quirijn.deMast@radboudumc.nl
- Already working internationally? Tell us! Help map the network and connect the dots.
RGH is for everyone: clinicians, researchers, educators, nurses, students and support staff. Let’s build this together.
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