We would like to thank all attendees, chairs and presenters who joined ESCMID Global 2024 and contributed to the realisation of a great congress! If you missed something, all sessions are now available for replay on the ESCMID Global Online Platform.

We are looking forward to seeing you all in Vienna next year!

Science & Research

The ESCMID Study Groups on Public Health Microbiology (ESGPHM) and Epidemiological Markers (ESGEM) published this article that advocates for mobilising pathogen genomic surveillance to contain and mitigate health threats from infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), building upon successes achieved by large-scale genome sequencing analysis of SARS-CoV-2 variants in guiding COVID-19 monitoring and public health responses and adopting a One Health approach.

Find the full article and related content below.

In the run-up to the UNGA (UN General Assembly) meeting in New York, USA in September, ESCMID has organised a petition that we would like to share with you and urge you to sign. Antimicrobial resistance is on the agenda for the meeting and we want to really show global leaders how important this issue is and the lasting consequences if we don’t act now. Be sure to sign and send to your respective ministers and other influential politicians asking them to mobilise political attention at the highest level possible!

Learn more and download the petition on our website.

Education

You still have one week to apply and compete for great opportunities to visit renowned centres abroad to get experience on new techniques, as well as the chance to visit ECDC for a special 5-day programme. Check out our website for more details on eligibility and application procedures.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your expertise in infection prevention and control. Secure your spot now! Enhance your skills, advance your career, and make a difference as healthcare provider in this important field.

Registration deadline is on 10 May 2024.

Congress & Events

ESCMID Global 2024 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 30.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that they actually spent in the educational activity.

You can claim your CME credits via the global certificate portal. Learn more on our website and complete the survey before 23 October 2024!

Guidelines & Journals

The ESCMID Guidelines Subcommittee invites ESCMID members and ESCMID Study Groups to submit proposals for clinical practice guidelines projects in the following topics:

• Infection control and ICU standard procedures to reduce VAP
• Diagnosis and treatment of endovascular graft infections
• Diagnosis and treatment of Q fever

Topics for guidelines are here intended as broad areas, where the applicant is expected to propose scope and focus, balancing feasibility and comprehensiveness.

Reactivation of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in immunosuppressed patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ESCAIDE is ECDC's annual conference, taking place in Stockholm and online on 20-22 November 2024. The conference brings together experts in public health - submit your abstract until 15 May 2024!