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9th Influenza Conference 2023
The Ninth ESWI Influenza Conference: Highlights
ESWI 2023: 10 key take home messages
WHO welcomes historic commitment by world leaders for greater collaboration, governance and investment to prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics
“The first-ever head of state summit on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response is a historic milestone in the urgent drive to make all people of the world safer, and better protected from the devastating impacts of pandemics,” said Dr Tedros
International scientific community gathers in Valencia for the 9th ESWI Conference on Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV
Since it was established 30 years ago, the European Scientific Working Group on Influenza and other Acute Respiratory Viruses (ESWI) is hosting the 9TH ESWI Influenza Conference
Dispersal patterns and influence of air travel during the global expansion of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern
WHO Europe and EPHA sign new MoU to strengthen collaboration for better health and well-being in Europe
The European Public Health Alliance have signed a memorandum of understanding with WHO Europe to enhance their partnership. Both organisations will work closely to address key health challenges and drive positive change.
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The role of EU manufacturing capacity in future health crisis
A study assessing scientific, engineering, legal and economic considerations of flexible EU manufacturing and innovation of medical countermeasures for serious cross-border threats to health
The Path Towards Effective Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immunization Policies: Recommended Actions
RSV causes a substantial burden worldwide. After over six decades of research, there is finally a licensed immunization option that can protect the broad infant population, and other will follow soon.
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Call for action on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response
Ahead of the UN High-level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response, taking place in September, ESWI has joined the Pandemic Action Network, alongside more than 90 partners, in signing a political declaration calling leaders for action.
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EPHA’s priorities to strengthen public health across the EU ahead of the 2024 European elections
The European Public Health Alliance's manifesto presents five key priorities, aiming at strengthening public health and securing the EU’s resilience by working on pandemic preparedness and response.
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Science and technology workforce: women in majority
In 2022, almost 76 million people in the EU aged 15 to 74 were employed in science and technology (+2.5% compared with 2021). Of the 76 million people employed in science and technology, 52% were women (no change compared with 2021).
Pandemic Preparedness. How will the international accord help respond to unforeseen shocks?
Science|Business organised a roundtable discussion with international experts -representing industry, academia, public health bodies, think tanks, government officials and research organisations- to discuss how to prepare for future pandemics.
Improving Adult Vaccination Policy in Long-Term Care Settings. Technical Report.
With the World Immunization Week coming up, IFA has produced a study to deliver critical baseline data to help inform technical guidelines, as well as governmental and civil society dialogue and policy actions, to protect the health of LTC residents.
