The Medical Education, Staff Development, and Appraisal Unit (MEU) at the Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, in collaboration with the Global Health Institute and the Department of Family and Community Medicine at An-Najah National University, is pleased to invite healthcare professionals, students, and members of the community to attend a multidisciplinary webinar addressing the current Hantavirus outbreak and its public health implications.

 Date: Sunday, 24/05/2026
 Time: 6:00 PM
 Venue: Zoom 

Zoom Link—Press here

This webinar will bring together experts in virology, epidemiology, infection prevention and control, global health, and public health preparedness to discuss the following:

  • Hantavirus transmission and virology
  • Public health response and WHO perspectives
  • Epidemiology and infection prevention measures
  • Outbreak preparedness and healthcare readiness
  • The role of epidemiological modeling in predicting outbreaks and pandemics

Distinguished Speakers:

  • Dr. Randa Abu Rabe – World Health Organization (WHO), Palestine
  • Dr. Walid Basha – Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology and Clinical Immunology, An-Najah National University
  • Dr. Souad Belkebir – Preventive Medicine & Public Health Specialist / Hospital Epidemiologist
  • Dr. Abdulsalam Khayyat – Vice President for Academic Affairs and Acting Manager of the Global Health Institute, An-Najah National University

Moderator:

  • Professor Dr. Zaher Nazzal – Department of Family & Community Medicine, An-Najah National University

Opening Remarks:

  • Dr. Mohammad Abu-Awad – Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences

The session aims to increase awareness regarding emerging infectious diseases and strengthen preparedness among healthcare workers and the community.

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