You don’t need expensive conferences to keep learning. Many of the most valuable epidemiology discussions happen in free, open webinars — if you know where to look.
📌 1. Ship Inspection & Sanitation Certificates (WHO EPI-WIN)
🗓️ 11-12 February 2026
A two-day WHO webinar on public-health aspects of ship sanitation certification and inspection under the International Health Regulations (IHR). This session includes case studies and peer-to-peer dialogue, relevant for epidemiologists working in travel, port health, and border health security.
🔗 Register / info: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2026/02/11/default-calendar/who-epi-win-webinar-ship-inspection-and-issuance-of-ship-sanitation-certificates
📌 2. ZOHU Call: Leprosy & One Health Approaches (CDC)
🗓️ 4 February 2026 | 14:03–15:00 ET
A CDC One Health ZOHU webinar featuring presentations on leprosy in the U.S. and a veterinarian wellness program — framed within One Health strategies for detection and response to public health threats.
🔗 Register / Join: https://www.cdc.gov/one-health/php/trainings-events/february-2026-zohu-call.html?
📌 3. ‘Misinformation and Disinformation in Public Health’ (NBPHE Webinar Wednesday)
🗓️ 11 February 2026 | 15:00 ET
A high-quality, free webinar on identifying and responding to public health misinformation and disinformation — a crucial skill as misleading information continues to affect outbreak responses and vaccine uptake.
🔗 Register: Webinar: https://www.nbphe.org/certified-in-public-health/webinar-wednesday/?
📌 Bonus (Cross-Discipline) — EUHPP Climate & Respiratory Webinar
🗓️ 9 February 2026 | 15:00-16:00 CET
Hosted by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health & Food Safety, this live webinar explores how climate change and rising water levels influence respiratory health risks.
🔗 Register: https://health.ec.europa.eu/latest-updates/registration-euhpp-live-webinar-rising-waters-rising-risks-uncovering-respiratory-consequences-2026-02-04_en?
🧠 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Webinars
✔ Register early — some events have limited live capacity (especially CDC calls).
✔ Many sessions offer recordings later if you can’t join live.
✔ After attending, download presentation slides if available — great for study groups.
✔ Use LinkedIn or Twitter to connect with speakers and ask follow-up questions.
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