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 evidence-based policymaking to strengthen public trust.

Roberto Ricci, President of INVALSI, highlighted why schools must be formally included in pandemic preparedness planning, supported by better educational data and research.

Marco Cavaleri, from the European Medicines Agency (EMA), called for stronger European clinical research infrastructure, ready-to-use protocols and sustained investment in medical countermeasures.

Different sectors. Shared challenges. One common goal: turning the lessons of COVID-19 into stronger, more coordinated preparedness for future health emergencies.

These discussions remind us that scientific knowledge creates lasting impact when it informs decisions, strengthens collaboration and supports action.

The EuCARE legacy continues.

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The research included 442 individuals with confirmed COVID-19, with a subgroup assessed approximately three months after infection.

Key findings:

• Detectable SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the blood was associated with critical COVID-19 during acute infection.
• No association was found between circulating viral RNA and post-COVID condition at the three-month follow-up.

These findings contribute to our understanding of COVID-19 and suggest that the biological mechanisms involved in acute severe disease and post-COVID condition may differ.

Another contribution from the EuCARE research community to advancing scientific knowledge beyond the project.

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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) highlighted the importance of sustained investment, vaccine research networks and technologies that can accelerate responses to future outbreaks.

Prof. John Ioannidis (Stanford University) reflected critically on the quality of pandemic research, the challenges of scientific communication and the importance of rebuilding public trust.

Different perspectives, one important message: future pandemic preparedness requires robust evidence, sustained scientific investment and a willingness to examine past decisions critically.

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The EuCARE legacy continues. 

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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 importance of proportionality, public trust and sustainable healthcare capacity.

Prof. Steven Deeks, from the University of California, San Francisco, explored the continuing challenges of Long COVID, from understanding its biological mechanisms to developing effective treatments.

Together, their reflections remind us that pandemic preparedness is not only about responding to an immediate crisis. It is also about adapting to evidence, protecting communities and addressing long-term health consequences.

See more at https://eucareresearch.eu/pandemic-preparedness-eucare-rome-conference/

Learn from the past. Prepare for the future.

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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: Hurdles and Suggestions from the Practice”, Francesca shared insights from the EuCARE project, addressing ethical and practical challenges encountered in health data reuse and sharing.

Drawing on the project’s experience, this contribution highlights the importance of supporting scientific collaboration while respecting ethical and data protection requirements.

An opportunity to bring lessons learned through EuCARE into the wider discussion on the future of health data and research in Europe.

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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 others were not significantly different from those observed following other respiratory viral infections.

These results highlight the importance of understanding both shared and pathogen-specific mechanisms behind post-acute infection syndromes — helping advance research into their long-term health consequences.

Congratulations to all the co-authors on this publication!

Read the full open-access article in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases: link.

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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 forward to two days of insightful discussions, international collaboration and reflection on the project’s scientific contributions and legacy.

Le Méridien Visconti, Rome, Italy
1–2 October 2026

See you in Rome!

Explore the conference agenda through the link

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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 outbreak begins.

A One Health perspective, recognising the links between human, animal and environmental health, can help us better understand emerging infectious disease risks and strengthen our ability to prepare.

Learn from the past. Prepare for the future.

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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 healthcare professionals.

The findings highlight an important message: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to vaccine promotion. Strategies need to consider different professional groups, vaccines, educational backgrounds and geographical contexts.

Explore the study, key findings and next steps on the EuCARE page, where you can also access the full scientific paper.

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