In June 2026, the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) welcomed Prof. Dr. Jaime Garcia, Associate Professor of Games Development at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), for two weeks of collaborative activities focused on innovation in public health.

Organised by the Observatory for Research and Studies on Vaccination (OPESV), the visit brought together researchers, healthcare professionals, students, and policymakers to explore how artificial intelligence, serious games, and participatory design can support efforts to address vaccine hesitancy and strengthen immunization programs.

The visit included a regional workshop in São João del-Rei, an international workshop at UFMG, and participation in the III Brazilian Congress in Defense of Vaccination and the I International Congress on Immunization.