With deep sorrow, the One World Medical Network Association bids farewell to its founding member, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Bonk, who passed away on July 30, 2023, at the age of 83 in Munich.

Prof. Bonk dedicated his life to pathology and made outstanding contributions to the medical community in Germany and around the world. After a long career as a pathologist in Halle/S., Leipzig, and Bremen, he found new ways to share his knowledge and support others, even in retirement.

A significant legacy of Prof. Bonk lies in his work on the CampusMedicus and Case.io platforms. Through these platforms, he made his expertise available to pathologists worldwide for second opinions, particularly in regions where specialized medical expertise is often difficult to access. This work was marked by his deep commitment to global collaboration and his desire to improve healthcare for everyone.

Together with Anna Schmaus-Klughammer (Chairwoman of OWMN), his voluntary efforts also took him to Ethiopia, where he trained medical personnel in cytology with a focus on early tumor detection. Dr. Kes Alemu Nega was one of his companions in Ethiopia. His work not only impacted those who benefited from his knowledge but also brought a global perspective to the efforts of the One World Medical Network.

Prof. Bonk was not only a brilliant scientist but also a person of great humility and warmth. His ability to convey complex topics in an understandable manner and his passion for advancing medical education will remain alive in our memories.

His work has inspired many, and his contributions to international pathology and telemedicine are invaluable. With his heartfelt demeanor, profound knowledge, and sincere dedication, he enriched not only medical discourse but also countless lives.

The life of Prof. Dr. Ulrich Bonk was finite, but his legacy is not. We will remember him as a role model of commitment, expertise, and humanity.

OWMN will show the film “The Land of the Enlightened” in the Kapuzinerstadl in Deggendorf. After the film there will be food and drink, music and good conversations.

The evening is organized in the context of “Demokratie Leben” of the city Deggendorf. It is sponsored by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth.

Telemedicine from Deggendorf, Germany, supports Mongolian health system

One World Medical Network is now member of the international Organisation HIFA (Health Care Information for All).

HIFA stands for: Let’s build a future where people are no longer dying for lack of healthcare knowledge.

One World Medical Network took part in the Open Day of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in Berlin. OWMN had its own stand at the event. Secretary of State Mr. Silberhorn was very interested in the work of OWMN.