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In the final edition of our Insights from Rome series, we revisit the roundtable discussions from the Pandemic Preparedness Rome Conference, held on 1–2 October 2026. Three perspectives highlighted important priorities for future pandemic preparedness: Daniel Naumovas, Vice-Minister of Health of the Republic of Lithuania, emphasised the importance of accessible health data, transparent communication and […]

A new study by Roberta Rovito and colleagues, for the EuCARE Study Group, published in Clinical Microbiology and Infection, explored the relationship between circulating SARS-CoV-2 RNA, acute COVID-19 severity and post-COVID condition (PCC). The research included 442 individuals with confirmed COVID-19, with a subgroup assessed approximately three months after infection. 🔎 Key findings: These findings

Are we better prepared for the next pandemic? 🌍🔬 At the Pandemic Preparedness Rome Conference, three keynote speakers explored some of the most important scientific lessons from COVID-19. Dr. Guido Silvestri (Emory University) discussed how immune responses influence COVID-19 severity and why understanding disease mechanisms is essential for effective treatments. Prof. Rino Rappuoli (Fondazione Biotecnopolo)

What did COVID-19 teach us about responding to a pandemic — and its long-term consequences? 🌍🔬 At the Pandemic Preparedness Rome Conference, two keynote lectures explored different but equally important dimensions of the COVID-19 experience. Prof. Mika Salminen, from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, reflected on the challenges of pandemic response, highlighting the

How can we facilitate the responsible reuse and sharing of health data for scientific research? On 8 October 2026, Francesca Incardona (EuResist Network) participated in the international conference European Health Data Space and the Construction of the European Health Union, hosted by the University of Padua, Italy. In her presentation, “Health Data for Scientific Research:

We’re launching a new series of short testimonials from the people behind the project. Researchers, clinicians, and partners across Europe and beyond, sharing what EuCARE represents to them. We start with the team from Pomeranian Medical University, reflecting on collaboration, science, and the shared mission that connects us. For the Portuguese team, EuCARE means collaboration,

A new systematic review and meta-analysis, co-authored by EuCARE researchers, explores how persistent symptoms and health conditions following SARS-CoV-2 infection compare with those observed after other respiratory viral infections. The research reviewed 22 studies, with 14 included in the meta-analysis. The findings suggest that, while certain post-acute outcomes were more frequent after SARS-CoV-2 infection, many

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

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

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