At EuCARE, we remain committed to advancing research, fostering collaboration and strengthening pandemic preparedness – while embracing the slower pace of the season.

Thank you for following our journey. We wish you a restful summer and look forward to sharing more updates with you after the summer.

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This Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak is teaching us again that, no matter how prepared we think we are, a new zoonotic jump, can makes us need to start everything all over again. As Ebola virus (O zairense) is the most common cause of Ebola virus disease, most diagnostic tests were developed based on this species and thus the most widely available PCR diagnostic platforms are not able to detect the Bundibugyo virus.

Also, the Bundibugyo virus presents with very unspecific symptoms and different from previous Ebola virus disease cases. For example, bleeding, a very specific symptom of Ebola virus disease, is many times missing in Ebola virus disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, making clinical suspiction more difficult.

While SARS-CoV-2 and Ebola differ significantly in their patterns of transmission, clinical presentation and public health impact, both highlight the importance of developing a solid base of evidence for preparedness, early surveillance, accurate diagnosis and timely public health action.

Recent observations from the current Ebola outbreak also remind us that diseases may not always present as expected. When symptoms are less easily recognised, detecting and containing outbreaks becomes even more challenging.

At EuCARE, we believe that comparing emerging infectious diseases helps strengthen preparedness, improve surveillance and support evidence-based public health responses.

Because every lesson learned today helps us prepare for tomorrow.

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As part of the WHO Healthcare Workers project, EuCARE is contributing to an international study exploring both the burden of Long COVID among healthcare workers and their knowledge, attitudes and practices towards the condition.

By identifying knowledge gaps and better understanding healthcare workers’ experiences, this initiative aims to support clinical training, inform healthcare policies and ultimately improve care for people living with Long COVID.

Because improving patient care starts with understanding those who provide it.

You can see more information about the study in the link, which is included in the activities of our website!

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Giulia Doi presented a meta-analysis on the prevalence of anxiety, depression and distress among cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was selected for the conference’s Plenary Session under the Enhancing Evidence for Public Health Emergencies theme.

Simone Schena presented findings from the EuCARE School Study, exploring weekday patterns of SARS-CoV-2 positivity and cycle threshold values through a large school-based screening programme in Germany.

We are proud to see EuCARE research recognised on the international stage, contributing to evidence-based medicine and strengthening the scientific knowledge that supports future public health preparedness.

You can see more information at the link!

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As an EMHH 2026 Endorser, EuCARE was proud to support a meeting that continues to bring together researchers, clinicians and healthcare professionals to discuss the latest developments in infectious diseases and antiviral research.

The event also provided an opportunity for EuCARE partners to meet, exchange updates and discuss the next steps of the project.

Exciting developments are on the horizon, and we look forward to sharing more in the coming months.

Stay tuned.

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While SARS-CoV-2 led to a global pandemic due to its highly efficient human-to-human transmission, Ebola outbreaks are typically more localized.

Understanding the rationale for these differences is essential for effective outbreak preparedness, surveillance and response.

This post marks the beginning of a new EuCARE series exploring key aspects of SARS-CoV-2 and Ebola virus, including transmission, outbreak dynamics, public health measures and lessons for future pandemic preparedness.

Stay tuned for the next post in the series.

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Bringing together clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals, EMHH provides a platform to discuss the latest developments in HIV and hepatitis research, antiviral therapies and clinical practice.

EuCARE will be there, contributing to the exchange of knowledge and collaboration that drive progress in infectious disease research.

Stay tuned for more updates as we approach EMHH 2026.

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Key measures include rodent control, ventilation of contaminated spaces, wet-cleaning methods to avoid aerosolization, surface disinfection and PPE use by healthcare workers.

Although rare, person-to-person transmission has been reported, meaning isolation of infected individuals may sometimes be necessary.

Unlike SARS-CoV-2, no vaccine is currently available for ANDV.

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The presentation, entitled “Clinical and Viro-Immunological Determinants of Long COVID: A Journey from the First Wave in Italy to the Biology of Persistent Disease”, highlighted the work developed within WP3 of the EuCARE Consortium.

The talk focused on clinical and biological findings in patients with PASC, contributing to ongoing efforts to better understand the mechanisms and long-term impact of Long COVID.

MassCPR continues bringing together researchers and clinicians dedicated to infectious diseases and post-infectious clinical syndromes, fostering scientific collaboration and knowledge sharing across institutions and countries.

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Understanding how viruses spread is essential for public health preparedness.

While SARS-CoV-2 spreads efficiently from person to person, Andes virus (ANDV) follows a very different transmission pattern.

ANDV is primarily transmitted from rodents to humans through exposure to contaminated environments, including contact with rodent urine or feces. Human-to-human transmission has also been reported, but remains rare and usually associated with very close contact.

Compared to coronaviruses, hantaviruses are also known to remain more stable in the environment, reinforcing the importance of surveillance and prevention measures.

Current ANDV cases linked to the recent cruise ship outbreak are being closely monitored by health authorities and researchers.

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