CESH - Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health


The Centre was established in 2021 by Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Makerere University in Uganda, building on 25 years of collaboration between our universities

Upcoming events & news

28 May 26

Global perinatal seminar: neuroprotection before and after delivery in LMICs

Learning from 20 years of research

🗓️ 28 May 2026
🕐 13:00–14:30 CEST / 2-3.30 pm EAT
🔗 Join via Zoom link: https://ki-se.zoom.us/j/64780159942

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21 Apr 26

Seminar on Health Diplomacy

🗓️ 21 April
🕐 13:00–15:00 CEST, 2-4 pm EAT
📍Inghesalen, Floor 2, Widerströmska huset, Tomtebodavägen 18A & Online via Zoom

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17 Apr 26

From Birth Rooms to Remote Mines: Four Leaders Driving Sustainable Health Change

In the Global Conversation on 11 February, 92 participants from 11 countries and 15 universities listened to alumni of the Midwives and MISH programmes share how evidence-based methods, cultural understanding, and community

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04 Mar 26

GlobeLife Webinar: Sustainable Health & Nutrition Systems

Sustainable Health & Nutrition Systems: Addressing NCDs through Food Systems and Environmental Action

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02 Mar 26

When Birth Becomes the Most Dangerous Moment

The ward is never quiet during labour. Even at night, there are cries, some sharp with pain, others muted by exhaustion. Monitors beep. Midwives move quickly between beds.

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30 Jan 26

Project launch: Wetlands for Climate Resilience

Our new exciting project Win-Win in the Wetlands for Climate Resilience has officially launched on 30 January in Kampala.

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11 Dec 25

Online workshop on Planetary Health

📅 11 December 2025
🕐 13:00–16:00 CET / 3-6 p.m. EAT
📩 Confirm your participation by November 21, by email: [email protected]

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What We Do

Key areas

Tools & resources

Our tools for action include hands-on methods, tips and practical guidance for individuals and organisations to accelerate action towards achieving sustainable health.

Capacity development & education

Our programs aim to strengthen capacity, contribute to innovation in the public sector and promote sustainable health initiatives according to the Agenda 2030.

Research

We conduct research within areas relevant to sustainable health: sexual and reproductive health and rights, children's health, non-communicable diseases, climate change and health​.

Networks & partnerships

We partner with several academic institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa and with Tinkr, a social innovation company, in order to conduct international and multisectoral projects together.

Webinars

We arrange Global conversations on Sustainable Health and other events to exchange creative solutions and increase engagement towards achieving sustainable health.

Uniting for impact

Over the past 25 years, we have made contributions and cultivated impactful partnerships. Contact us to explore potential areas where we can make a difference together!