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September 2026

The countdown is on!

Only 8 days to go until the Pandemic Preparedness Rome Conference! On 1–2 October 2026, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers and project partners will come together in Rome to share scientific knowledge, reflect on lessons learned and explore how research can help strengthen preparedness for future health emergencies. As EuCARE approaches its final conference, we look […]

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Why do some infectious diseases emerge and become global threats?

The answer goes beyond the pathogen itself. Disease emergence is shaped by the interaction between the infectious agent, the host and the environment, from biological characteristics and human immunity to behaviour, ecosystems and the conditions that allow transmission to occur. Looking at past pandemics reminds us that preparedness also means understanding these connections before an

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What shapes vaccine confidence among healthcare workers?

A new dedicated page on the EuCARE website explores findings from our Vaccine Hesitancy Study, an international multicentre study involving 2,079 healthcare workers across Lithuania, Portugal, Poland, Germany and Brazil. Focusing on COVID-19 and influenza vaccination, the study investigated factors associated with vaccine uptake and hesitancy — and what may help strengthen vaccine confidence among

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The agenda is here!

On 1–2 October 2026, the EuCARE community will come together in Rome for the Pandemic Preparedness Rome Conference, two days dedicated to sharing knowledge, discussing lessons learned and looking ahead to the future of pandemic preparedness. From clinical aspects and Long COVID to vaccination, immunology, schools and social impacts, the programme brings together researchers, experts

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