A new study shows that year-long home visits with older adults help first-year medical students build stronger communication skills, rethink assumptions about aging, and understand patient care beyond the clinic.

SUSA project is leading a groundbreaking educational initiative to close digital skills gaps in the European healthcare sector. Bringing together 21 leading partners -including 12 universities, five SMEs, a hospital, a research center, and two networking organizations- SUSA will deliver 20 bachelor’s and 26 master’s programs, complemented by 16 lifelong learning modules.

This pan-European effort spans nine countries and aims to graduate 6558 students and upskill 660 professionals with advanced digital health competencies. Built on 20 shared learning objectives, the SUSA model promotes collaborative, data-driven education and supports the European Green Deal’s vision for a healthier society.

By fostering interoperability, attracting top talent, and ensuring sustainability, SUSA (Sustainable Healthcare with Digital Health Data Competence) empowers healthcare with innovative, multidisciplinary curricula designed for the future of health data sharing.

Female sex and higher education are significantly linked to the escalating prevalence of obesity and overweight in Africa, finds one of the largest and most detailed analyses of body weight trends in the region, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.