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- [June is Philanthropy Month at ISID](https://isid.org/june-is-philanthropy-month-at-isid/) - Donate to ISID Are you a member of our family of supporters? Since our inception forty years ago, we have blazed trails in improving global pandemic and epidemic preparedness and built a highly effective global infectious diseases community. Small, but mighty, we lead the world in providing information and education that is critical to the detection and management
- [ASEAN Dengue Day 2023](https://isid.org/asean-dengue-day-2023/) - According to the WHO, the incidence of dengue has increased considerably in recent decades. Dengue is now endemic in more than 100 countries in Africa, the Americas, the Eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and the Western Pacific. Asia bears about 70% of the global burden of dengue. Dengue is no longer a regional health threat but
- [Vaccines Beyond Prevention: Highlighting Their Role in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)](https://isid.org/vaccines-beyond-prevention-highlighting-their-role-in-combating-antimicrobial-resistance-amr/) - The Vaccines to Control Respiratory Pathogens and AMR Across Africa (VacAMR) in collaboration with the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID), continued its Improving AMR Control through Vaccine and Non-Vaccine Multimodal Interventions webinar series with an engaging session on “Viral Vaccines - Impact on AMR and Antibiotic Use”, presented by Professor Ziyaad Dangor of the
- [Strengthening One Health AMR Governance and Coordination: African Countries Share Lessons in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance](https://isid.org/strengthening-one-health-amr-governance-africa/) - More than 110 participants from across Africa and beyond convened on the 8th of June 2026 for a regional lessons-learning webinar on “Strengthening One Health Governance and Coordination: Insights from AMR Multi-Partner Trust Fund (AMR-MPTF) Countries.” The webinar was organized by the WHO Regional Office for Africa and supported by the Quadripartite partners (FAO, UNEP,
- [Sustaining Trusted Global Infectious Disease Networks](https://isid.org/support-isid-global-networks/) - Sustaining Trusted Global Infectious Disease Networks In a time of growing infectious disease threats worldwide, trusted surveillance, expert reporting, scientific collaboration, and timely information matter more than ever. For more than 40 years, the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) has helped strengthen the global infectious disease community through education, research, mentorship, scientific exchange, and
- [From Policy to Practice: Operationalizing One Health in Pakistan through the Pandemic Fund](https://isid.org/one-health-pakistan-pandemic-preparedness/) - The operationalization of the One Health approach represents a critical shift from conceptual recognition to coordinated action across human, animal, and environmental health systems. Increasingly, scientific evidence shows that many health threats originate at the intersection of humans, animals, and the environment. Zoonotic diseases such as Ebola, avian influenza, Nipah virus, and COVID‑19 demonstrate how
- [ISID at ESCMID Global 2026: Advancing AMR Surveillance](https://isid.org/isid-escmid-global-amr/) - ISID was pleased to contribute to discussions at ESCMID Global 2026. As part of ISID ESCMID 2026 activities, global experts convened to address the evolving challenges of infectious diseases, particularly the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). ISID at ESCMID Global 2026: Contributions to Advancing AMR Surveillance As part of the scientific programme, Professor Tin
- [Silent Yet Significant: Chagas Disease and the Call for Health for All](https://isid.org/silent-yet-significant-chagas-disease-health-for-all/) - World Chagas Disease Day, observed annually on April 14, is a vital reminder of the silent yet devastating impact of one of the world’s most neglected tropical diseases. First identified by Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas in 1909 (Chagas, 1909), this parasitic infection continues to affect millions, particularly in marginalized communities across Latin America and beyond.
- [World AIDS Vaccine Day: Standing at the Edge of a Breakthrough](https://isid.org/world-aids-vaccine-day-2026/) - Every year on 18 May, World AIDS Vaccine Day invites the global health community to pause. Not to celebrate prematurely, but to confront a defining question that has shaped more than four decades of global health action: are we truly on a path to end AIDS, or have we learned to manage it indefinitely? In
- [AMR in Action II: ISID and Partners Convene Global AMR Experts in Munich to Accelerate Diagnostics and AI-Driven Responses to Antimicrobial Resistance](https://isid.org/amr-in-action-ii/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID), in collaboration with the International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS), the European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (EUP-OHAMR), and the Global AMR R&D Hub, convened a high-level side event during ESCMID Global 2026 in Munich, Germany, titled "AMR in Action II: Detection to Decision Pathways -
- [Clean Hands in a Warming World: Why Hand Hygiene Now Means Health-System Survival](https://isid.org/climate-resilient-hand-hygiene-world-hand-hygiene-day-2026/) - World Hand Hygiene Day reminds us that prevention begins with action. This year, that action must be sustained, climate-aware, and embedded into the way we protect health systems every day. Each year on 5 May, World Hand Hygiene Day serves as a powerful reminder to me, as an infectious-disease professional, that clean hands, represented by
- [ISID Highlights the Role of Early Warning and Surveillance at Africa’s Inaugural Fungal Disease Summit](https://isid.org/fungal-disease-surveillance-africa/) - African AMR Surveillance and Research: Evidence at the Core ISID participated in the inaugural Africa Fungal Disease Summit, convened by Africa CDC and the Global Action for Fungal Infections (GAFFI) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 2-4 March 2026. Representing ISID, Dr. Mohamed Sirdar, Global Program Specialist for Antimicrobial Resistance, joined regional and global experts to
- [For Every Generation, Vaccines Work!](https://isid.org/world-immunization-day-2026/) - World Immunization Day 2026 Vaccines: Why They Matter World Immunization Day 2026 vaccines highlights how global immunization efforts have saved at least 154 million lives since 1974, equivalent to six lives every minute for the past 50 years (WHO, 2024; The Lancet, 2024). Most of these lives were infants, underscoring vaccines as the single greatest
- [World Malaria Day 2026: Renewing Global Commitment to End a Preventable Disease](https://isid.org/world-malaria-day-2026/) - Introduction Each year on April 25, the global community observes World Malaria Day to raise awareness about malaria and to renew commitments to control and eventually eliminate this preventable and treatable disease. The day provides an opportunity to highlight progress made in malaria prevention while recognizing the challenges that continue to threaten global gains. Despite
- [The Invisible Health Crisis: Standing with Science to Fight Environmental Enteric Dysfunction on World Health Day 2026](https://isid.org/environmental-enteric-dysfunction/) - Every year on April 7, World Health Day serves as a global call to action to address the most pressing health challenges faced by the world. As we look toward the 2026 theme, “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) remains committed to highlighting often-overlooked conditions that bridge the
- [Communities at the Heart of Infectious Disease Prevention](https://isid.org/infectious-disease-prevention-communities/) - On World Health Day 2026, we are reminded that health begins and ends in our communities. In a world of more than 8 billion people, where nearly half the global population lives in urban areas, and millions are displaced by conflict or climate crises, infectious diseases remain both a scientific challenge and a deeply human
- [World TB Day 2026](https://isid.org/world-tb-day-2026/) - From Ancient Epidemic to Achievable Elimination: (YES! YOU AND I CAN END TB) Every year on March 24th, the international health community honours the World TB Day, observing Robert Koch’s 1882 discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. World TB Day 2026 is more than a historical remembrance; it is a call to accelerate action against one of
- [Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief – International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID)](https://isid.org/ijid-editor-in-chief/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) invites applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID). The appointment will begin July 1, 2026, with a transition period. Full leadership of the journal is expected by October 1, 2026. About the International Journal of Infectious Diseases The International Journal of
- [WAAW 2025: ISID’s Impact on AMR Surveillance & One Health](https://isid.org/waaw-2025-isid-amr-one-health/) - Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to escalate as one of the most significant global health challenges of our time, threatening modern medicine, food security, and public health systems worldwide. As the world observes World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025, under the theme “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future,” the International Society for Infectious
- [ICID 2026 Madrid, Spain](https://isid.org/save-the-date-icid-2026/) - We are excited to announce that our next International Congress on Infectious Diseases 2026 conference will be held in Madrid, Spain! This beautiful and historic region is not only the ideal setting for scientific exchange but also offers rich cultural experiences and international accessibility. From world-class museums and cuisine to innovative research institutions, Madrid provides
- [Early Bird Registration and Abstract Submission Now Open](https://isid.org/registration-abstract-submission-icid2026/) - Early bird registration and abstract submission for ICID 2026 taking place in Madrid, Spain is officially open! The Congress will bring together leading clinicians, researchers, public health professionals, and policymakers from around the world for a dynamic scientific programme exploring the latest advancements in infectious disease research, clinical practice, epidemic preparedness, and global health strategy.
- [Protecting Two Lives with One Shot: The Growing Role of Maternal Vaccination in Global Health](https://isid.org/maternal-vaccination-global-health/) - Pregnancy is often seen as one of the most important and delicate times in a woman’s life. Across cultures and countries, it is a period when families become extra careful - choosing foods thoughtfully, planning regular antenatal visits, and avoiding anything that might put the baby at risk. Every small decision feels significant, because two
- [ISID February Fundraising Campaign: Share the Love](https://isid.org/isid-february-fundraising-campaign/) - This February, the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is launching a special fundraising campaign to support its ongoing work in infectious diseases, education, research, and global health collaboration. With a goal of raising $250,000, the campaign aims to continue empowering infectious disease professionals worldwide and strengthening responses to current and emerging infectious disease threats.
- [World Neglected Tropical Disease Day 2026](https://isid.org/world-neglected-tropical-disease-day-2026/) - World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2026 | Unite. Act. Eliminate. Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) day is commemorated annually on January 30. NTDs mainly affect the world’s most vulnerable populations, perpetuating cycles of poverty, stigma, and ill health. NTDs include Schistosomiasis, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), Onchocerciasis (River Blindness), Guinea Worm, and bacterial infections such as Leprosy (Hansen's
- [Understanding the Evolution of Influenza A(H3N2): From Hong Kong  Flu to Subclade K](https://isid.org/influenza-ah3n2-subclade-k-evolution/) - A New Chapter in a Long Evolutionary Story Since mid-2025, a newly emerging variant of influenza A(H3N2), referred to as subclade K (J.2.4.1), has drawn global attention. Genetic and antigenic analyses show that this variant differs substantially from the H3N2 strain included in current seasonal influenza vaccines, with approximately ten amino-acid substitutions in the hemagglutinin
- [Dengue Academy Masterclass Series 2026](https://isid.org/dengue-academy-masterclass-2026/) - As dengue continues to expand geographically and place increasing pressure on health systems worldwide, access to timely, evidence-based education has never been more critical. To support global knowledge-sharing and scientific exchange, the Dengue Academy Masterclass Series 2026 offers a virtual forum for medical and scientific professionals to explore emerging challenges and innovations in dengue prevention,
- [AMR Education for School Students](https://isid.org/amr-education-school-students/) - AMR education for school students, as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health challenge across the globe, is increasingly recognised as a critical strategy to address this growing threat, particularly in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). In an LMIC like India, where there is unregulated access to antimicrobials in the community, and patients can choose their healthcare provider,
- [Innovations and Challenges in HIV: Prevention and Cure](https://isid.org/innovations-challenges-hiv-prevention-cure/) - World AIDS Day Joint Webinar: 17 December 2025 World AIDS Day 2025 was marked by a high-level joint webinar hosted by theInternational Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ISAC) and the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) under the title Innovations and Challenges in HIV: Prevention and Cure. The event brought together leading international experts to examine
- [Beginnings of the World Hepatitis Day Commemorations](https://isid.org/beginnings-of-the-world-hepatitis-day-commemorations/) - The discovery of the Hepatitis B virus followed a couple of years later by the first hepatitis B vaccine were landmark moments in clinical infectious diseases practice, which led the Nobel Prize committee for physiology and medicine to bestow its award for 1967 to the person behind the two discoveries: Dr Baruch Blumberg. To further
- [World AIDS Day 2025: Building Resilient Futures](https://isid.org/world-aids-day-2025-resilient-futures/) - Honoring Lives, Advancing Hope, Overcoming Disruption, and Transforming the AIDS Response Every year on December 1st, World AIDS Day brings the global community together to reflect, recommit, and re-energize efforts to end HIV/AIDS. It is a day of solidarity with people living with HIV, a moment to honour those we have lost, and an opportunity
- [Meet the Emerging Leaders of ISID – Dr. Nadia Noreen](https://isid.org/isid-emerging-leaders-dr-nadia-noreen/) - “She leads Border Health Services with 24/7 real-time data flows for decision-making.” Professional Background Dr. Nadia Noreen began her career in clinical practice at a tertiary care Hospital, Islamabad (2004–2007) before transitioning to public health in 2008 with a focus on surveillance and health-systems strengthening. She has led monitoring and coordination of emergency response at
- [Parasites and Stunting](https://isid.org/parasites-and-stunting/) - What is Stunting and Why It Matters Stunting means a child is much shorter than expected for their age because of long-term problems like poor nutrition and illness. It affects about 149 million children under five worldwide. Stunted children often face health problems, learning difficulties, and even higher risks of obesity and chronic diseases later
- [ISID at Africa WAAW 2025: AMR Surveillance and Research](https://isid.org/african-amr-surveillance-and-research/) - African AMR Surveillance and Research: Evidence at the Core The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID), represented by Dr Mohamed Sirdar, Global Program Specialist for AMR, participated virtually in the 7th Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025, held from 2-6 December in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The continental observance, guided by the
- [AMR Surveillance in LMICs: Key Outcomes from ISID WAAW 2025](https://isid.org/amr-surveillance-low-resource-settings-waaw-2025/) - On 24 November 2025, the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) convened a global audience for a World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) webinar focused on “Surveillance Strategies for AMR Control in Low-Resource Settings.” Held under the global theme Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future, the session brought together leading experts, practitioners, and
- [Surveillance Strategies for AMR Control in Low-Resource Settings | WAAW 2025 Webinar](https://isid.org/waaw-2025-amr-surveillance-webinar/) - Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to threaten global health, with low-resource settings facing challenges in surveillance, laboratory capacity, and coordinated national response. As part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025, ISID is hosting an impactful webinar to strengthen AMR surveillance in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This webinar will explore effective tools and innovations
- [The Importance of One Health and Examples of One Health Framework Implementations](https://isid.org/one-health-framework-implementations/) - One Health Framework Implementations — The One Health approach recognizes that human, animal, and environmental health are interdependent. Addressing global health challenges—such as pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, and ecosystem degradation—requires collaboration across these sectors. Nearly 60% of known infectious diseases and 75% of emerging ones are zoonotic, most originating in wildlife. Historical and modern outbreaks, including
- [World Meningitis Day 2025: Remembering, Raising Awareness, and Taking Action](https://isid.org/world-meningitis-day-2025/) - The 5th of October 2025 commemorated World Meningitis Day, which focuses on raising awareness and encouraging action against meningitis globally. Meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, affects 2.3 million people globally, with 83% of cases reported in low and lower-middle-income countries (1). Meningitis survivors are often left with life-altering complications such
- [ProMED Website Update and User Experience Now Live](https://isid.org/promed-website-live/) - ProMED Website Update – We are pleased to announce that our updated user experience on the ProMED website is officially live! Users can now explore an enhanced platform with new features and access to ProMED’s comprehensive historical data archive. To get started, please visit the website and create an account. Detailed information about the subscription options are provided on
- [World Immunization Week 2025: Immunization for All is Humanly Possible](https://isid.org/world-immunization-week-2025/) - A Legacy That Changed the World When Edward Jenner introduced the smallpox vaccine over two centuries ago, he couldn’t have imagined the far-reaching ripple effect his discovery would have. Since then, vaccines have transformed the global health landscape. In the past 50 years, they have saved nearly 154 million lives—that is, six lives saved every
- [World Malaria Day 2025: Innovating for a Malaria-Free Generation, Are We Covered Enough?](https://isid.org/world-malaria-day-2025/) - Malaria remains a significant global health challenge, and despite advancements in prevention and treatment, questions persist about the adequacy of current measures. Malaria, a preventable and treatable disease, continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives annually. In 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported approximately 263 million cases and 597,000 deaths globally. The African
- [World Hand Hygiene Day 2025: Science, Significance, and the Global Call to Action](https://isid.org/worldhandhygieneday2025/) - Each year on May 5, World Hand Hygiene Day is observed globally, spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO) to highlight the vital importance of hand hygiene in preventing infections and strengthening infection prevention and control (IPC) practices. The WHO Framework for Action 2024-2030 emphasizes the importance of universal access to safe WASH and effective
- [ProMED samdesk API: Real-Time Outbreak & Crisis Intelligence](https://isid.org/promed-samdesk-api/) - Need information on not only Emerging Infectious Disease, but also Human Security and Crisis Detection Intelligence? ISID’s preferred partner, samdesk, is now offering an Application Programming Interface (API) to all customers that includes ISID’s ProMED Module - an official source for samdesk. Samdesk’s API capabilities offer significant value to potential ProMED customers by enabling seamless
- [IJID One Health Call for Papers](https://isid.org/ijid-one-health-call-for-papers/) - IJID One Health call for papers is open! The IJID OH Journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal published monthly online by the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) that promotes original research and perspectives on One Health. IJID One Health will feature updates, commentaries, and scholarly work from key leaders, visionaries, and organizations using a One
- [ISID Research Capacity Building: New Updates from Cohort IlI](https://isid.org/cohort-iii-updates/) - ISID's research grants are a key part of the Society’s efforts to combat infectious diseases, especially in countries with the highest burden of infectious diseases and economic challenges. We are excited to share the progress of three mentees from Cohort III as they advance their research projects! Nakitto Irene Kisakye, Uganda Project: Investigating the knowledge
- [ISID Launches Groundbreaking Project to Strengthen Community Disease Surveillance in Urban Africa](https://isid.org/project-urban-africa/) - A new, groundbreaking project to strengthen community-based disease surveillance in urban African settings. The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) has launched an innovative research initiative with The Task Force for Global Health to explore the social dynamics and determinants influencing disease detection and reporting in urban African settings. The project - implemented with support
- [ProMED Intelligence Meets Samdesk Global Crisis Detection](https://isid.org/samdesk-crisis-detection/) - The Samdesk crisis detection platform offers substantial benefits to ProMED users by expanding situational awareness beyond infectious disease threats. As the only partner currently licensed to provide ProMED data within its platform, samdesk uniquely combines trusted health intelligence with real-time alerts on a wide range of global crises, including: Natural disasters Civil unrest Transportation accidents
- [IJID Journal Impact Factors 2024 Are In](https://isid.org/impact-factor-2024/) - IJID Journal Impact Factors 2024 – We’re proud to share the latest IJID journal impact factors 2024 for ISID’s peer-reviewed journals, IJID and IJID Regions, which have been reported in the 2025 Journal Citation Reports. These achievements reflect the global contributions of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers, each playing a vital role in advancing
- [31 Years Strong and Still Growing](https://isid.org/31-year-anniversary/) - August marks the start of ProMED's 31st year of operations. Over the past 31 years, ProMED has been a trusted source for outbreak reporting around the world. This past April, we took a big step forward by launching a more modern and sustainable system, with an updated website and user interface that includes new features to
- [Request for Proposals (RFP) Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Sub-Saharan African Region](https://isid.org/request-for-proposals-pfizer/) - Call for Proposals to Strengthen Antimicrobial Stewardship in Sub-Saharan Africa The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID), in partnership with Pfizer, announces the launch of a new Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at strengthening Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) across sub-Saharan Africa. This Grand Challenge seeks innovative, actionable solutions that address the continent’s most pressing challenges in
- [ProMED’s 31st Anniversary](https://isid.org/promeds-31st-anniversary/) - ProMED's 31st Anniversary – For the past 31 years, ISID’s ProMED has been at the frontlines of global health, keeping the scientific community, healthcare workers, and the public informed about emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. From early alerts of Ebola and Zika to H1N1 and other outbreaks, ProMED has consistently provided timely, accurate, and critical
- [ISID’s Global Program Specialist (AMR) showcases ProMED-AMR insights at SASVEPM Congress 2025](https://isid.org/sasvepm-congress-2025/) - The Southern African Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (SASVEPM) held its 22nd Annual Congress from 20-22 August in White River, South Africa, under the theme “Epidemiology at the Edge: Tackling Disease Threats at Southern Africa’s Interfaces.” The hybrid congress brought together more than 400 delegates from across Africa and internationally, creating a vibrant
- [Building Climate-Resilient Systems to Vector-Borne Diseases](https://isid.org/worldmosquitoday-2025/) - World Mosquito Day 2025 – More than a century after World Mosquito Day was established, mosquitoes continue to be the deadliest animal worldwide. Each year, mosquito-borne illnesses cause over 700 million infections—roughly one in ten people—and are responsible for spreading serious diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika virus, yellow fever, West Nile virus, chikungunya, Japanese
- [Public Lecture on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at the University of Venda, South Africa](https://isid.org/amr-univen/) - On 25 August 2025, Dr. Mohamed Sirdar, ISID’s Global Program Specialist for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), delivered a public lecture organized by the SAMRC-UNIVEN Unit at the University of Venda (UNIVEN). The event brought together postgraduate students, faculty members, and researchers across multiple disciplines, including biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, animal science, and public health nutrition. The event
- [IJID One Health Now Indexed in Scopus](https://isid.org/ijid-one-health-scopus/) - We’re thrilled to announce that IJID One Health, the open-access journal championing multidisciplinary One Health research owned by the ISID, has recently been accepted for indexing in Scopus, one of the world’s most prestigious abstract and citation databases. This milestone not only broadens the journal's global visibility but also reinforces its credibility and reach among
- [Pakistan’s Polio Eradication Programme](https://isid.org/worldpolioday-2025/) - Pakistan is one of only two countries where poliomyelitis (polio) remains endemic, the other being Afghanistan. While polio eradication in Pakistan is not yet complete, the trajectory is unmistakably downward. Reported wild poliovirus cases fell from 147 in 2019 to 84 in 2020, 1 in 2021, 20 in 2022, 6 in 2023, 74 in 2024,
- [IJID One Health Webinar 2025](https://isid.org/one-health-webinar-2025/) - Hey! I am first heading line feel free to change meIJID One Health Webinar🗓 November 3, 2025 | 10:00 (Europe/London) Log In to Register for the Workshop→ About this Workshop In celebration of One Health Day, we are pleased to invite you to the IJID One Health webinar 2025, From Farmyard to Regional Networks: Strengthening
- [Infectious Diseases Conference (IDC) 2025](https://isid.org/idc2025/) - Join us for the Infectious Diseases Conference 2025, organized by the Infectious Diseases Forum of the Ceylon College of Physicians in collaboration with the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India (CIDS) and the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID)! This event will take place on June 12-13, 2025, at the Galadari Hotel in Colombo, Sri
- [Lighting the Way: World AIDS Vaccine Day – May 18](https://isid.org/worldaidsvaccineday2025/) - World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is more than a date on the calendar—it’s a global reminder of how far we’ve come, how much remains to be done, and how essential our collective commitment is. Why May 18 Still Matters World AIDS Vaccine Day was inspired by a powerful call
- [Celebrating Emerging Voices in Infectious Disease Research](https://isid.org/emerging-voices/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID)'s longstanding Research Grant Program, a cornerstone of our mission, continues to empower scientists and researchers in regions most affected by infectious diseases. As part of our capacity-building efforts through the Gates Foundation-supported initiative, we're proud to spotlight recent peer-reviewed publications from our past grantees. These early-career researchers are
- [World Rabies Day 2025 : Act Now - You, Me, Community](https://isid.org/worldrabiesday2025/) - Each year on 28 September, the world observes World Rabies Day (WRD), founded in 2007 by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The date marks the death anniversary of Louis Pasteur, who developed the first rabies vaccine. Now in its 19ᵗʰ edition, WRD carries its most urgent message
- [Let’s End Hepatitis Together: A Global Call to Action](https://isid.org/worldhepatitisday2025/) - The Global Burden of Hepatitis Viral hepatitis remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, claiming over 1.3 million lives annually, comparable to HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. More than 354 million people are living with chronic hepatitis B or C, most of whom are unaware of their infection. Unlike other high-profile diseases, hepatitis often
- [Share Your One Health Research: Submit a Concept Note to IJID One Health for Editorial Team Preliminary Review](https://isid.org/one-health-research-submission/) - Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases continue to challenge health systems, economies, and societies worldwide. These challenges highlight the critical need for a One Health approach—a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary framework that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, plant, and environmental health. The International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) One Health (OH), an open-access, peer-reviewed journal
- [ISID Highlights Global AMR Surveillance Insights at GAMRIC 2025](https://isid.org/gamric2025/) - London, United Kingdom – October 1-3, 2025 The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) participated in the inaugural Global AMR Innovators Conference (GAMRIC 2025) held at 116 Pall Mall, London. The three-day meeting brought together leading experts, innovators, and policymakers from around the world to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through innovation,
- [Zoonoses Are Rising – Shared Responsibility, Shared Space](https://isid.org/world-zooneses-day-2025/) - July 6, World Zoonoses Day, marks Louis Pasteur’s rabies vaccine success—but today, it reminds us of a deeper truth: zoonotic diseases are rising warnings from a stressed planet. Over 60% of human pathogens are zoonotic, and 75% of emerging infections originate in animals. Some zoonoses, like rabies or anthrax, are well-known and deadly. Others, like
- [Driving AMR Surveillance: ISID at CAMO-Net 2025 in London](https://isid.org/camo-net-london/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) participated in the Centers for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) in-person meeting held in London from 2 to 3 June 2025. The event aimed to strengthen collaboration, drive strategic planning, and explore innovative research opportunities in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). ISID engaged with researchers and scientists from the CAMO-Net National
- [Bridging AMR Global Goals to Local Actions: ISID Engaging in Landmark Africa AMR Conference](https://isid.org/react-africa/) - The global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) takes centre stage in Lusaka, Zambia, from June 11th to 12th, 2025, as ReAct Africa and South Centre host the 10th Annual AMR Regional Conference. This prestigious event has been made possible with the support of the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) and Ministry of Health Zambia
- [Breaking the Chain: Strengthening Infection Prevention for a Healthier Tomorrow](https://isid.org/infection-prevention-week-2025/) - When a patient walks into a hospital ward, the invisible risk is not always the illness they bring with them. It can be the infections they might acquire within the hospital or carry home afterwards. From a newborn struggling with sepsis to a nurse exposed while caring for a coughing patient, every encounter in healthcare
- [The Benefits of Publishing with the ISID Family of Journals](https://isid.org/publishingwithijid/) - Are you part of a pharmaceutical company or organization looking to make a significant impact in the realm of infectious diseases? If so, consider the strategic advantages of publishing supplements in your infectious disease of interest in the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) family of peer-reviewed open-access journals. The International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- [Advancing Global Collaboration in AMR Surveillance and Evidence-based Solutions – ESCMID Global AMR Side Event](https://isid.org/side-event-recap/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) and the International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS), in collaboration with Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CARB-X) and the Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net), hosted a dynamic and engaging event on April 13, 2025, on the fringes of the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID
- [World Chagas Disease Day: Uniting Global Efforts for Awareness and Action](https://isid.org/worldchagasdiseaseday2025/) - World Chagas Disease Day is observed on April 14th to raise awareness around Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis. It is considered a neglected tropical disease, mostly endemic in countries in the Americas, although the migration of infected people can spread the disease to non-endemic countries. It is primarily transmitted to animals and people
- [Dengue Academy Masterclass Series 2025](https://isid.org/dengueacademy2025/) - Agenda The Dengue Academy Masterclass Series, funded by Takeda, consists of four expert-led intensive education courses on dengue science and dengue prevention & control concepts. To foster education and knowledge-sharing about scientific dengue updates, you are cordially invited to join the Dengue Academy Masterclass Series virtually. 5th FEBRUARY 2025 PUBLIC HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS FOR DENGUE Joao Bosco
- [Coming Soon – A New ProMED User Experience](https://isid.org/comingsoonpromed/) - We are pleased to announce that on April 16th, ProMED will be launching an updated user experience. As part of this transition, you will see convenient features and functionality, with access to ProMED’s historical data archive. To facilitate the use of a login portal, all ProMED users will need to subscribe via the updated website
- [World Health Day: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures](https://isid.org/worldhealthday2025/) - World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on April 7th under the World Health Organization's sponsorship as it marks its foundation's anniversary. This year's theme, "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures," focuses on maternal and newborn health and survival to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths and prioritize women's long-term health and well-being.
- [Strengthening AMR Surveillance & Capacity Building through Evidence-based Solutions: Perspectives from the Frontlines](https://isid.org/amrescmidglobalsideevent/) - When: Sunday, April 13, 2025 Where: Vienna, Austria This event is invitation only. A networking evening with global leaders on the fringes of ESCMID Global 2025. This distinguished panel will present practical viewpoints on the ever-changing terrain of antimicrobial resistance developments, highlighting the need for urgent advancements across the globe to ensure public health for
- [Present and Future of TB – Where Are We Today?](https://isid.org/present-and-future-of-tb/) - TB, the world’s leading cause of death due to a single infectious disease, was responsible for 10.8 million new cases and 1.25 million deaths in 20231. It continues to pose a significant public health concern, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries. World TB day, celebrated on the 24th of March every year, commemorates the date
- [Women in Higher Education Fellowship, Dr. Aisha Abubakar](https://isid.org/women-in-higher-education-fellowship/) - In celebration of International Women’s Day, Professors Without Borders’ Women in Higher Education Fellowship invites you to an inspiring online event featuring ISID's Scientific Manager, Aisha Abubakar, on Friday, 7th March 2025, at 12 PM UK time. As the first female professor in the Department of Community Medicine at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Professor Abubakar has
- [Upcoming Webinar: A Next-Generation Partnership for Infectious Disease Monitoring](https://isid.org/samdeskpromedwebinar/) - From global pandemics to localized outbreaks, the need for faster, smarter disease intelligence has never been greater. That’s why ProMED, the world’s leading infectious disease early warning system, is teaming up with samdesk AI. Together, we’re delivering a new standard for outbreak detection - one that combines human expertise with AI-powered speed and precision. Why this matters:
- [Highlights from the 20th ICID 2024](https://isid.org/20th-icid-highlights/) - The International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) 2024 was a remarkable success, attracting over 1,000 registered attendees from 40 countries worldwide. Stay tuned for updates on our next ICID 2026 by signing up for the mailing list here.
- [Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa with Keynote Speaker, Sabiha Essack](https://isid.org/interview-sabiha-essack/) - During the 20th International Congress on Infectious Diseases 2024, Dr. Kemisola Agbaoye, Director of Programmes of the Nigeria Health Watch interviewed plenary speaker Sabiha Essack, South African Research Chair in Antibiotic Resistance and One Health and Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. In this interview, Sabiha shared her perspective on Africa's unique
- [Dr. Sally Roberts as New ISID President](https://isid.org/dr-sally-roberts-isid-president/) - Paul Tambyah's remarkable tenure as President of ISID has come to a close, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude for his invaluable contributions to the organization. At the International Congress of Infectious Diseases 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, we are excited to introduce Sally Roberts, a long-time Executive Committee member of the Society, as
- [World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: A Call to Action for Global Health Equity](https://isid.org/worldntdday2025/) - World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, marked each year on 30 January, is one of the 13 global public health commemorations recognized by the WHO Member States. It was created in 2020 to raise awareness of these diseases and the actions needed to eradicate them. Currently, the WHO Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) list includes 21 diseases
- [Embracing Resilience and Hope: A New Year Message from CEO, Linda MacKinnon](https://isid.org/newyearmessage/) - As we step into the New Year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary resilience we’ve shown as a global community in the face of unprecedented challenges. From relentless Mpox and H5N1 Bird Flu outbreaks, to continued unforgiving frontline worker fatigue, along with catastrophic climate disasters, the past year has been
- [Advancing Epidemic Intelligence at ITM Antwerp: MOOD Final Workshop](https://isid.org/mood-final-workshop/) - This blog post is part two of 'Inside the MOOD Project' with Soushieta Jagadesh, a consultant supporting the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) on the MOOD Project (Monitoring Outbreaks for Disease Surveillance). You can read her first blog post here. The MOOD project is a European Commission funded project that began in January 2020
- [ISID Research Capacity Building: New Updates from Cohort Il](https://isid.org/updates-from-cohort-ll/) - ISID's research grants are a key part of the Society’s efforts to combat infectious diseases, especially in countries facing infectious diseases burden the most and economic challenges. We are excited to share the progress of three mentees from Cohort II as they advance their research projects! Hombamane Christelle Simfele, Togo Project: Molecular Characterisation of Single-Nucleotide
- [2025 PRIDA Medical Microbiology Post-graduate Diploma Opportunity](https://isid.org/2025-prida/) - Overview The 2025 PRIDA Medical Microbiology Post-graduate Diploma course provides a comprehensive survey of diagnostic microbiology theory and practice. Relevant research from LMIC (Low / Middle Income Countries) settings is highlighted. The faculty includes LMIC-experienced or based microbiologists (medical and scientific), infectious diseases physicians, and medical researchers. Course outline and time requirement There are 28
- [Day 4: ICID 2024 – From Pandemic Preparedness, to, the Path to ending AIDS – the rights path to ending disease outbreaks](https://isid.org/day4icid2024/) - The last day of Congress kicked off with insightful "Meet the Expert" sessions, focusing on neonatal infections and careers in public health and global health. The Plenary session on Pandemic Preparedness was an eye-opener from Arun Balajee from The Global Fund. A broad range of scientific sessions took center stage next, featuring cutting-edge research, pioneering technologies,
- [Opening Ceremony @ ICID 2024 – “In the darkest night, the stars are the brightest.”](https://isid.org/day1icid2024/) - The ICID 2024 Congress kicked off to a resounding start with its opening ceremony today. Held in Cape Town, South Africa, the event was highlighted by a poignant and inspiring rendition by the renowned author and storyteller Dr. Gcina Mhlope, who powerfully captured the theme of hope amidst the global public health challenges of infectious
- [ICID 2024: Day 2 – Meeting the Experts, Poly-crisis, Tuberculosis and ISID Emerging Leaders](https://isid.org/day2icid2024/) - Day 2 got off to a dynamic start, with attendees showcasing their passion for knowledge-sharing and technical discussions in a diverse range of Meeting the Experts sessions. The morning Plenary session on the “Poly-crisis and Policy Crisis, a perfect storm for AMR” by Dr Sabiha Essack (South African Research Chair in AMR and One Health)
- [Day 3: ICID 2024 – Experts in UTI and Surgical Site Infections, combating AMR, many challenges in clinical infectious diseases, global health solutions from Africa, Women Raising Women, and the ISID/ BMGF Grantees](https://isid.org/day3icid2024/) - For the early birds, the day kicked off with insightful "Meet-the-Expert" sessions focusing on surgical infections and urinary tract infections. The morning plenary session on Update on AMR was presented by Prof Anna Levin (University of Sao Paulo), who has taken IPC and antimicrobial stewardship from ground zero to internationally recognized impact. She delivered a
- [Raising $30k for 30 Years of ProMED](https://isid.org/givingtuesday2024/) - Will you assist us this Giving Tuesday? This year marks ProMED's 30th anniversary, a significant milestone in the event-based surveillance world. Over the past three decades, ProMED has made invaluable contributions to the infectious diseases community, being the first to alert the world to SARS, Chikungunya, MERS, and COVID-19, among others. When we reflect
- [HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment, and Care Around the World](https://isid.org/worldaidsday2024/) - Every year on December 1st, the world commemorates World AIDS Day, raising awareness about HIV and AIDS worldwide. It is a call to action to enable and support communities in their leadership roles. According to the WHO, in 2023, an estimated 39.9 million people were living with HIV globally, and approximately 630,000 people died from
- [ProMED and samdesk enter into a long-term strategic alliance for next-generation global infectious disease early warning detection and monitoring](https://isid.org/samdesk/) - Samdesk, the fastest crisis detection platform, is proud to announce a first of its kind partnership with the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID)’s Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases, better known as ProMED, the leading producer of global infectious disease early warning alerts. This long-term partnership will integrate ProMED's OneHealth infectious disease alerts directly into
- [A step forward towards improving disease surveillance in Europe: results of the MOOD project](https://isid.org/mood/) - READ PDF VERSION Press release 20 November 2024 The MOnitoring Outbreak for Disease Surveillance in a Data Science Context (MOOD) project, coordinated by the French Agricultural Research and Cooperation organization (CIRAD, France) and funded by the European Horizon 2020 programme, aimed at improving early detection, assessment and surveillance of current and potential infectious disease threats
- [World AMR Awareness Week 2024 at ISID](https://isid.org/waaw2024/) - To promote education and awareness during World AMR Awareness Week, we present compelling examples that demonstrate how ISID is actively engaged in the global battle against antimicrobial resistance. Together, we can make a difference! The ProMED Network & Moderator Team ProMED has 10 different networks, with the newest one being its AMR network. This network,
- [World Pneumonia Day 2024: Spreading Awareness for the Future](https://isid.org/worldpneumoniaday2024/) - World Pneumonia Day is commemorated on November 12, and, like every year, it is dedicated to spreading awareness among people to understand the needs and current situation in the fight against this disease. Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in young children, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), as well as a major
- [Raising Awareness and Advocacy for One Health](https://isid.org/onehealthday2024/) - Human, animal, and environmental health are inextricably linked in today's globalized society. This interconnection is acknowledged by the One Health concept, which advocates for a comprehensive understanding and management of health conditions. One Health highlights the necessity of cooperation across sectors and specialties to safeguard the health of all living things, from zoonotic diseases to
- [Inaugural Global Surveillance Summit 2024 Set for Cape Town by Africa CDC](https://isid.org/inaugural-global-surveillance-summit-2024-set-for-cape-town-by-africa-cdc/) - Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA, 29 October 2024 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in partnership with the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) will host the inaugural Global Surveillance Summit, an invitational event that will bring together global leaders, innovators, and frontline workers to tackle the challenges posed by new and
- [ISID Welcomes Mohamed Sirdar Back to the Team as Global Program Specialist, AMR](https://isid.org/isid-welcomes-mohamed-sirdar-to-the-team/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) would like to welcome Dr. Mohamed M. Sirdar, PhD back to the Team! From 2016 until 2021, Dr. Sirdar worked as an Animal Health Moderator with ISID’s Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED). Prior to re-joining ISID, Dr. Sirdar was a Sub-Regional Programme Officer at the World Organisation
- [World Polio Day 2024: The Importance of Polio Vaccination to Protect Every Child and Celebrate the Efforts in Achieving Polio Eradication](https://isid.org/worldpolioday2024/) - World Polio Day is commemorated on October 24th every year to raise awareness of the importance of polio vaccination to protect every child from this disease and to celebrate the efforts of professionals, volunteers, and parents to achieve polio eradication. Polio is a highly contagious disease caused by the polio virus. One in 200 infections
- [International Infection Prevention Week](https://isid.org/international-infection-prevention-week-2024/) - International Infection Prevention Week was established in 1986. It is celebrated on the third week of October annually to raise awareness and highlight the significance of Infection Prevention. This year’s theme is “Moving the Needle on Infection Prevention.” The theme is apt, as public health and safety start by preventing hospital-acquired infections and other infectious
- [Inside The MOOD Project](https://isid.org/inside-the-mood-project/) - My name is Soushieta Jagadesh, and I am a consultant supporting the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) on the MOOD Project (Monitoring Outbreaks for Disease surveillance). The MOOD project is a European Commission funded project that began in January 2020 with the goal of enhancing Europe's ability to monitor, predict, and respond to outbreaks of
- ["A Global Road Map" – World Meningitis Day](https://isid.org/a-global-road-map-world-meningitis-day/) - The World Meningitis Day, celebrated on October 5th, is a unique moment in the year dedicated to uniting people across the world to fight against meningitis and help save lives. This global movement started in 2009 by a community of people affected by meningitis and is supported by the Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) and the
- [World Rabies Day 2024](https://isid.org/world-rabies-day-2024/) - World Rabies Day is celebrated on September 28 annually. It is celebrated to raise awareness about rabies prevention and highlight progress in controlling this severe and highly fatal disease. September 28 marks the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur, who developed the first rabies vaccine. The theme of this year’s World Rabies Day is
- [Fungal Infections: A Rising Global Concern by ISID Emerging Leader, Afreenish Amir](https://isid.org/fungal-infections-a-rising-global-concern-by-isid-emerging-leader-afreenish-amir/) - The global burden of fungal infections is growing at an alarming rate, with misdiagnosis contributing to severe and potentially life-threatening consequences. Global estimates suggest an annual incidence of 6.5 million invasive fungal infections, associated with approximately 3.8 million mortalities, of which 2.5 million (68%; range 35-90%) are directly attributable to these infections. Each year, over
- [ICID 2024 Travel Fund](https://isid.org/icid-2024-travel-fund/) - ISID will host the 20th International Congress on Infectious Diseases in Cape Town, South Africa, this December 3-6! The 20th ICID 2024 in Cape Town brings together over 2,500 infectious disease experts from more than 100 countries. The ISID and our many stakeholder partners are working together to create a unique event focused on clinical
- [World Sepsis Day – Stop Sepsis, Save Lives](https://isid.org/worldsepsisday2024/) - World Sepsis Day is marked annually on September 13th. Numerous events globally raise the awareness of sepsis not only to health professionals but to communities, including patients and their families who have been impacted by sepsis. According to the Global Sepsis Alliance, there are 47-50 million cases of sepsis per year, with at least 11
- [Celebrating World Field Epidemiology Day: Celebrating the Guardians of Public Health](https://isid.org/world-field-epidemiology-day-2024/) - World Field Epidemiology Day, observed annually on September 7th, is a tribute to the tireless efforts of field epidemiologists worldwide. These public health professionals are unsung heroes who venture into communities during outbreaks, armed with data, science, and an unwavering commitment to saving lives. A field epidemiologist is a public health professional who investigates and responds to
- [ISID's Career Center](https://isid.org/isids-career-center/) - Welcome to ISID's Career Center! Our new career center is the job board for infectious disease and public health professionals. Whether you are a job seeker or employer, you can gain insights on: Career descriptions Salary range Occupational outlook Typical activities performed in a role Education required Comparison of employment statistics using local, state, and nationwide averages Related occupations “Day
- [Call for Hot Topics in Infectious Diseases (ID) Abstracts](https://isid.org/call-for-hot-topics-in-infectious-diseases-id-abstracts/) - We welcome you to submit an abstract for a poster or oral presentation on a “Hot Topic” at the ICID 2024. This session is meant to highlight ID research that may have made important findings after the general Abstracts submission, including the Late Breaking Abstracts closed. Consider submitting if your research or new data represents
- [World Mosquito Day 2024](https://isid.org/world-mosquito-day-2024/) - World Mosquito Day is observed yearly on August 20 to mark Sir Ronald Ross’s discovery in 1897 that the female anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria from person to person. Mosquitos kill more people globally than any other animal. The theme of the World Mosquito Day 2024 is “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable
- [International Society for Infectious Diseases Announces Inaugural List of Six Global Health Priorities to be Addressed at its 2024 Congress](https://isid.org/international-society-for-infectious-diseases-announces-inaugural-list-of-six-global-health-priorities-to-be-addressed-at-its-2024-congress/) - ISID urges that governments must prioritize the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment, and calls on experts to attend its biennial event, this year hosted in Cape Town, South Africa. Boston, US. June 19th 2024. Global non-profit, The International Society for Infectious Diseases, has announced its first ever comprehensive list of global health
- [World Hand Hygiene Day by ISID Emerging Leader, Afreenish Amir](https://isid.org/world-hand-hygiene-day-by-isid-emerging-leader-afreenish-amir/) - World Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated on May 5 every year. This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare settings. The goal is to encourage healthcare workers to practice good hand hygiene, which is a crucial step in preventing the spread of infections and saving lives. The theme of
- [From Concept to Practice: Infectious Diseases Prevention in the Health System](https://isid.org/from-concept-to-practice-infectious-diseases-prevention-in-the-health-system/) - Preventive health services strive to decrease people’s risk of diseases, injuries, or disabilities. It also applies to individuals suffering from conditions, enabling them to manage them effectively and reducing the likelihood of complications or worsening. Approaches and activities aimed at reducing the likelihood that a disease or disorder will affect an individual, interrupting or slowing
- [World AIDS Vaccine Day – ISID Joins this Commemoration and the Global Efforts to Strengthen the HIV Vaccine Pipeline and Overcome its Challenges](https://isid.org/world-aids-vaccine-day-2024/) - Today is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, also called World AIDS Vaccine Day. It was first observed in 1998 and served to raise awareness of the need for HIV vaccines and educate people about how HIV can be prevented. It is also an opportunity to recognize scientists, health professionals, volunteers, and community members working to find a safe
- [Participate in ICID's Ubuntu Community Village](https://isid.org/participate-in-icids-ubuntu-community-village/) - Ubuntu is a recognition of our interconnectedness, a call to community, solidarity, and humanity for all. The ICID Ubuntu Community Village (UCV) will be a lively, interesting space that will bring together youth, community members, midwives and other health professionals, Civil Society Organizations, and others working on and impacted by AMR, HIV, TB, or other
- [World Hepatitis Day: Taking Action for Global Health](https://isid.org/world-hepatitis-day-taking-action-for-global-health/) - World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28th, serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to increase awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that can lead to severe liver disease and cancer. WHO estimates indicate that more than 300 million people are living with chronic hepatitis B and C, with approximately 2.2 million new infections
- [IJID One Health Welcomes David Durrheim to the Editorial Team](https://isid.org/ijid-one-health-welcomes-david-durrheim-to-the-editorial-team/) - IJID One Health's Editorial team is excited to introduce David Durrheim as a new Assistant Editor, bringing invaluable expertise to our esteemed journal. David Durrheim Director of Health Protection, Hunter New England Local Health District Professor of Public Health Medicine, University of Newcastle Adjunct Professor of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University Dr.
- [First Impact Factor for IJID Regions](https://isid.org/first-impact-factor-for-ijid-regions/) - Launched in 2021, IJID Regions is dedicated to ensuring that your published research gains the visibility it deserves. It brings us immense joy to share that IJID Regions has received its first Impact Factor of 1.5. We would like to express our gratitude to our committed authors, reviewers, and editorial team for their unwavering support
- [World Zoonoses Day – One World, One Health: Prevent Zoonoses](https://isid.org/world-zoonoses-day-one-world-one-health-prevent-zoonoses/) - World Zoonoses Day is celebrated on July 6 to raise awareness about diseases in the human-animal interface. More than two-thirds of emerging infectious diseases have their origins in animals. Examples of zoonotic diseases or zoonoses (diseases transmitted between animals and humans) include Zika virus, Ebola virus, avian flu, SARS, MERS, West Nile virus, Lyme disease,
- [ISID Research Capacity Building: More Updates from Cohort I](https://isid.org/isid-research-capacity-building-more-updates-from-cohort-i/) - ISID's research grants are one of the Society’s signature programs. They are instrumental in fulfilling ISID’s commitment to funding researchers from countries that bear the greatest health and economic burden from infectious diseases. See what two of our mentees from Cohort I are up to with the progress of their research thus far! Kazi Injamamul
- [World Dengue Day by ISID Emerging Leader, Laura Talarico](https://isid.org/world-dengue-day-by-isid-emerging-leader-laura-talarico/) - The ASEAN Dengue Day is observed on June 15 every year and represents a regional advocacy initiative aimed at raising awareness against dengue (1). In June 2021, the International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD) and Asian Dengue Voice and Action (ADVA) Group jointly organized the ISNTD-ADVA World Dengue Day Forum-Cross Sector Synergies and called
- [Waqas Ahmad as New Associate Editor for IJID One Health](https://isid.org/waqas-ahmad-as-new-associate-editor-for-ijid-one-health/) - ISID is pleased to announce the selection of a new Associate Editor for IJID One Health, Waqas Ahmad. We look forward to working with him in strengthening the Journal, alongside his expertise in epidemiological investigations of dog-mediated rabies, zoonotic diseases, One Health, and infectious diseases at the animal-human interface. Welcome, Ahmad! Waqas Ahmad University of
- [ISID Village Membership](https://isid.org/isid-village-membership/) - We have long awaited the introduction of our ISID Village Membership platform. Thank you to those who have already signed up and patiently waited as we continue to roll out our platform and exclusive benefits to members. As an ISID Village member, you get exclusive perks to: Discounted registration to ICID 2024 Exclusive perks at ICID 2024
- [Research Capacity Building Cohort III Awardees – Spring 2024](https://isid.org/research-capacity-building-cohort-iii-awardees-spring-2024/) - Congratulations to our third Cohort of the ISID Research Capacity Building Grant for Spring 2024! Thank you to everyone who showed interest. Kudos to the recipients and we look forward to seeing what they accomplish with their research! 🎉 • Melissa Nkeng Asongha, Centre for Infection Biology and Tropical Health (CIBITH), Forzi Institute, Cameroon Project:
- [The Focus is on Training, Education and Taking Action! – World Hand Hygiene Day 👏](https://isid.org/world-hand-hygiene-day2024/) - The campaign theme for this year’s World Hand Hygiene Day is, “Promoting knowledge and capacity building of health care workers through innovative and impactful training and education on infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene.” The focus is on training education and taking action! Taking action is key as it is not enough to be
- [Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Now Open](https://isid.org/latebreakingabstracts/) - Submit your late-breaking abstract to ICID 2024 now until June 1st! The authors of selected abstracts will have the opportunity to share and discuss findings with colleagues, gain feedback from expert faculty, collaborate with other professionals in the field, and expand their professional portfolio. The highest-scoring abstracts will be published in a supplement of the
- ["Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world" – World Malaria Day 2024](https://isid.org/world-malaria-day-2024/) - World Malaria Day was instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007, and it is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and commitment to malaria prevention and control, as well as the advances that have already been made. The 2024 theme is “Accelerating the fight against malaria for
- [World Immunization Week April 24-30, 2024](https://isid.org/world-immunization-week-april-24-30-2024/) - The World Immunization Week is celebrated yearly in the last week of April. This year, it will be celebrated from April 24 to April 30. It is worth noting that this year, the World Immunization Week celebration will mark the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI),
- [World Chagas Disease Day](https://isid.org/world-chagas-disease-day/) - Today is World Chagas Disease Day. According to the WHO, there are approximately 6-7 million people infected with Chagas disease worldwide, with 12,000 deaths every year. First diagnosed by Dr. Chagas in 1909, is a disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is found in the Americas and is primarily transmitted to animals and
- [Congratulations to Aisha Abubakar for Receiving her Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification!](https://isid.org/congratulations-to-aisha-abubakar-for-receiving-her-project-management-professional-pmp-certification/) - Congratulations to Dr. Aisha Abubakar - Manager, Scientific Programs at ISID, for earning her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. A PMP is an internationally recognized professional designation offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), which certifies a person’s expertise in project management. Individuals with a PMP certification validate that they are highly skilled in motivating
- [World Health Day 2024](https://isid.org/world-health-day-2024/) - The theme of World Health Day 2024, celebrated April 7, is “My health, my right.” It has been recognized around the world that the right to health is increasingly being threatened- the factors are many, ranging from conflicts to climate change, all coming together to make health elusive to many people. Lower-resource settings are increasingly
- [The IJID Welcomes Two New Assistant Editors](https://isid.org/ijid-welcomes-two-new-assistant-editors/) - ISID is pleased to welcome two new Assistant Editors to the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) Editorial Team, Dr. Laura Oliveira and Dr. Muge Cevik. The IJID Assistant Editor position is a unique opportunity the ISID offers to introduce some of the Society’s Emerging Leaders to all facets of publishing a major medical journal.
- [World Tuberculosis Day 2024](https://isid.org/world-tb-day-2024/) - World Tuberculosis Day, celebrated March 24, 2024, moves forward with the theme, “Yes! We can end TB.” This is seen as a message of hope, mainly according to the WHO, as 75 million lives have been saved since 2000 by global efforts to end TB. TB is preventable and curable. The WHO urges investments to scale
- [Apply to the ISID Emerging Leaders Program 2024](https://isid.org/apply-to-the-isid-emerging-leaders-program/) - The ISID Emerging Leaders Program was developed in 2016 to recognize excellence in the field of infectious diseases at an early career level, to facilitate capacity building and succession planning and to give select, promising early career investigators and physicians the opportunity to become familiar with the Society's work, engage in ISID's activities, showcase their
- [ISID Opens its Call for Nominations to its International Council for the term 2024-2030](https://isid.org/isid-opens-its-call-for-nominations-to-its-international-council-for-the-term-2024-2030/) - The ISID Council reflects the broad range of disciplines and interests represented in the field of infectious diseases. Council members are expected to participate in ISID activities through sub-committees and actively promote the Society and its programs through their regional and local contacts. Candidates from all backgrounds and regions of the world are welcome. Please
- [Invitation for Sponsorship and Exhibition online launch for the 20th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) 2024](https://isid.org/invitation/) - We would like to invite you to the Sponsorship and Exhibition online launch for the 20th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) 2024. This landmark event will be held from December 3rd – 6th, 2024 at the beautiful Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa. The ICID is held every two years
- ["Unite. Act. Eliminate." – World Neglected Tropical Diseases](https://isid.org/wntdd2024/) - This year, the World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day will have the theme "Unite. Act. Eliminate." – highlighting the need to congregate better awareness of the impact of NTDs in the poorest populations worldwide and adopting measures for further interventions. Several parasitic, viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases affect populations already experiencing health and economic disparities;
- [ISID Research Capacity Building Cohort II Awardees](https://isid.org/isid-research-capacity-building-cohort-awardees/) - Congratulations to our second Cohort of the ISID Research Capacity Building Grant 2023! We thank everyone who applied and welcome others to submit an application for the next cohort opening up in the first quarter of 2024. Mawuli Gohoho Jasikan Municipal Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service, Ghana Project: Optimizing TB Case Notification Through Capacity Building:
- [HIV/ID Joint Scientific Conference Recap](https://isid.org/hiv-id-joint-scientific-conference-recap/) - Look Back – Kenya! The National AIDS & STI Control Program (NASCOP), along with the HIV Clinicians’ Society of Kenya (HIVCSOK), Infectious Diseases Society of Kenya (IDSK), and the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID), organized their first-ever joint conference on Infectious Diseases and HIV. The Conference took place from October 23rd to 26th, 2023,
- [It’s Time for a Human-Centric Approach to Infectious Disease Research](https://isid.org/its-time-for-a-human-centric-approach-to-infectious-disease-research/) - Despite decades of research, infectious diseases continue to cause ~14 million deaths every year. A major factor? Over 90% of scientists across academia and industry agree that a major limiting factor is conventional research models, saying their progress is at least sometimes limited by available models. To solve this pressing challenge, researchers are turning to Emulate Organ-Chips to advance
- [World AIDS Day 2023](https://isid.org/world-aids-day-2023/) - Every year, on the 1st of December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day, raising awareness about HIV and AIDS around the globe. It is a call to action to enable and support communities in their leadership roles. The theme of World AIDS Day 2023 is ‘Let communities lead,’ highlighting the fact that programs and initiatives
- [#GivingTuesday: Make an Impact with ISID](https://isid.org/givingtuesday2023/) - Make an Impact with ISID As we kick off the season of giving, ISID needs your support. Please take this opportunity to reflect on the communities you belong to on this #GivingTuesday and consider your place amongst the International Infectious Disease Community. We hope to inspire others to support the ISID community in our transformative programs
- [World AMR Awareness Week](https://isid.org/world-amr-awareness-week/) - The World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is marked annually from the 18th to the 24th of November. The speed of the development of resistance to antimicrobials has by far outpaced the development of new and effective antimicrobials. Prevention of AMR is key in the fight against the development of AMR. The theme for this year’s WAAW
- [World Pneumonia Day 2023](https://isid.org/world-pneumonia-day-2023/) - World Pneumonia Day has been observed every year on November 12 since 2009. The Day is meant to spread awareness and educate people, governments, and other stakeholders to take action to combat pneumonia on all fronts. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It can be life-threatening particularly in
- [World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: How Can Pharmacists Contribute to Rational Antimicrobial Use?](https://isid.org/waaw2023/) - World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is celebrated from 18 to 24 November every year to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to promote best practices to reduce the emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. On June 6 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),
- [One Health Day 2023](https://isid.org/onehealthday2023/) - Help ISID advance a "One Health" approach to improving infectious disease policies and procedures around the world Donate to ISID One Health Day is a time to raise awareness of the integrated approach aiming to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems in general. The One Health approach recognizes that these are
- [Save the Date for ICID 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa](https://isid.org/icid2024/) - The International Congress on Infectious Diseases 2024 features an expanded range of sessions by bringing the One Health aspect to the world of clinical infectious diseases and microbiology. Looking through the One Health lens will provide valuable insights across species and specialties. Connect with colleagues from a wide range of countries and specialties to exchange
- [World Polio Day 2023](https://isid.org/world-polio-day-2023/) - At the ISID, our mission is to support health professionals, non-government organizations, and governments around the world in their work to prevent, investigate, and manage infectious disease outbreaks when they occur. Donate to ISID World Polio Day is celebrated on October 24 yearly to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk who developed one of the
- [Bacterial Meningitis: A Global Public Health Challenge](https://isid.org/bacterial-meningitis-a-global-public-health-challenge/) - On October 5th, we celebrate World Meningitis Day to raise awareness of the global and local impact of meningitis. World Meningitis Day was started in 2009 by a group of individuals affected by the disease. Currently, it has grown and become a global movement that brings together people from across the world to highlight the
- [Exploring Solutions: Insights from One Health's Leading Experts Webinar](https://isid.org/exploring-solutions-insights-from-one-healths-leading-experts-webinar/) - Join us for a one-hour online webinar, presented by leading experts and the editors of IJID One Health, the open-access journal of the International Society for Infectious Diseases. This workshop promises to provide invaluable insights into the intersection of infectious diseases, animal health, human health, and the environment through a One Health lens. Agenda: •
- [Light the road towards defeating meningitis and achieving the WHO’s goal of defeating meningitis by 2030](https://isid.org/world-meningitis-day-2023/) - Your support to ISID helps provide up-to-date educational resources and best practices for infectious disease professionals in low-resource settings and globally. Donate to ISID World Meningitis Day has been celebrated on October 5th since 2022 after the 27th World Health Assembly approved the first resolution on meningitis prevention and control as well as the Defeating
- [International Infection Prevention Week 2023](https://isid.org/international-infection-prevention-week-2023/) - International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) was established in 1986 to highlight the importance of infection prevention and control, targeting to educate stakeholders and the general public on the relevance of preventing the spread of illnesses and infectious agents including topics such as hand hygiene, infection safety, surgical site infections, impact on antibiotics rational use, that are considered
- [Dengue Academy Masterclass Series 2024](https://isid.org/dengue-academy-masterclass-series-2024/) - AGENDA The Dengue Academy Masterclass Series consists of four expert-led intensive education courses on dengue science and dengue prevention & control concepts. To foster education and knowledge-sharing about scientific dengue updates, you are cordially invited to join the Dengue Academy Masterclass Series virtually. 16th JANUARY 2024 (Tuesday, 1.00-2.00pm CET) EMERGING ISSUES IN DENGUE CONTROL Somia
- [ISID/BMGF Research Capacity Building Grants 2023 – Fall Cohort](https://isid.org/isid-bmgf-research-capacity-building-grants-2023-fall-cohort/) - The International Society for Infectious Disease’s research grants are one of the Society’s signature programs and are instrumental in fulfilling ISID’s commitment to funding researchers from countries that bear the greatest health and economic burden from infectious diseases. An essential element for reducing morbidity and mortality associated with these diseases in low- and lower-middle income
- [Dengue Academy Masterclass from Takeda](https://isid.org/dengue-academy-masterclass-from-takeda/) - The Dengue Academy Masterclass is an expert-led intensive education course on dengue science and dengue prevention concepts. To foster education and knowledge-sharing about scientific dengue updates, you are cordially invited to join the Dengue Academy Masterclass on January 12, 2023 virtually. In the Masterclass, the agenda includes the following sessions: 01.00pm CET Welcome and Introductions by Moderator 01.05pm
- [All for 1, One Health for all](https://isid.org/all-for-1-one-health-for-all/) - World Rabies Day is commemorated yearly on September 28th. Since 2007, it has aimed to raise awareness as well as advocacy for the elimination of rabies globally. Low-resource settings disproportionately bear the burden of rabies, particularly in dogs. Vaccination efforts in developed countries have largely interrupted the transmission of rabies in dogs, and current vaccination
- [ISID/ESCMID 2023 Joint Fellowship Awardees](https://isid.org/isid-escmid-2023-joint-fellowship-awardees/) - ISID and the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) established their joint fellowship program in 2010 to foster international, peer-to-peer collaboration and the exchange of scientific knowledge and best practice. The program enables early-career investigators, from low and lower-middle income countries outside of the region, to travel to Europe for multidisciplinary clinical
- [ISID/BMGF Research Capacity Building: Cohort I – Mentorship Update](https://isid.org/research-grant-mentorship-update/) - ISID's research grants are one of the Society’s signature programs and are instrumental in fulfilling ISID’s commitment to funding researchers from countries that bear the greatest health and economic burden from infectious diseases. ISID's first cohort of researchers have recently completed their first quarter (Q1) of the program and have shared their stories with us.
- [World Sepsis Day 2023](https://isid.org/world-sepsis-day-2023/) - Your donation to ISID is a contribution that supports the urgent need to increase and improve health education and literacy at every level in the fight against sepsis. Donate to ISID World Sepsis Day is an initiative established in 2012 by the Global Sepsis Alliance and is an opportunity to increase public awareness of this
- [Jason Toh Joins ISID as Event Manager](https://isid.org/jason-toh-joins-isid-as-event-manager/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is pleased to welcome Jason Toh as its new Event Manager! Jason's professionalism, commitment to clients, and sense of humor does not go unnoticed – He joins us with over 20 years of experience in sales/exhibitions and delivering world class conference leadership. Before joining the Society, Jason worked at
- [ISID's Journals Welcomes New Editors](https://isid.org/isids-journals-welcomes-new-editors/) - ISID would like to thank all of our past Editors for their hard work they've put into our Journals. We again congratulate Lucille Blumberg, who has become our new Editor-in-Chief of IJID One Health (and a former Associate Editor of IJID), and our past three IJID Assistant Editors, Seif Salem Al-Abri, Christina Obiero, and Tatiana
- [World Health Day 2023](https://isid.org/world-health-day-2023/) - The World Health Day 2023 with the theme, “Health for All,” aligns with the mission of the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) to support health professionals, non-government organizations, and governments around the world in their work to prevent, investigate, and manage infectious disease outbreaks when they occur. ISID has a particular focus in countries
- [World Malaria Day 2023 – Time to Deliver Zero Malaria: Invest, Innovate, Implement](https://isid.org/world-malaria-day-2023/) - World Malaria Day is a collective effort by the international community to raise awareness and serve as an important reminder of the ongoing needs to address Malaria as a global health challenge and highlight the efforts on its elimination. Malaria is a disease caused by the parasite Plasmodium. It is transmitted to humans through the
- [ISID Research & Capacity Building Cohort Awardees](https://isid.org/isid-research-capacity-building-cohort/) - Congratulations to our first ISID Research & Capacity Building Cohort of 2023! The International Society for Infectious Disease (ISID)'s longstanding Research Grant Program is one of the signature Programs of the Society and is instrumental in fulfilling ISID’s commitment to supporting researchers from countries that bear the greatest health and economic burden from infectious diseases.
- [HIV/ID Scientific Conference 2023](https://isid.org/hiv-id-scientific-conference-2023/) - Register now for the 2023 Joint Infectious Diseases and HIV Conference happening on October 23-26, 2023 at the Sawela Lodge Hotel in Naivasha, Kenya. This conference is organized by the Division of National AIDS & STI Control Program, the HIV Clinicians’ Society of Kenya (HIVCSOK), the Infectious Diseases Society of Kenya (IDSK), and the ISID.
- [World Hepatitis Day 2023](https://isid.org/world-hepatitis-day-2023/) - World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28th, focusing attention on the vast impact of viral hepatitis infections globally. The five hepatitis viruses: A, B, C, D, and E can be transmitted in different ways, affect various populations and have different health implications, causing both acute and chronic liver disease sometimes with symptoms
- [World Mosquito Day 2023](https://isid.org/world-mosquito-day-2023/) - Your donation helps ISID in our belief in raising awareness and sharing the latest research on the spread of mosquito-borne infectious diseases on a global scale, especially in low resource settings. Donate to ISID August 20th annually marks the World Mosquito Day. This day commemorates the association between mosquitoes and malaria transmission in the late
- [World Field Epidemiology Day 2023](https://isid.org/world-field-epidemiology-day-2023/) - Your donation helps ISID in its advances to support field epidemiologists and public health events related to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Donate to ISID Established in 2021, World Field Epidemiology Day commemorates the fundamental John Snow cholera outbreak investigation. His contribution to epidemiology celebrates the work in the field today; responding to outbreaks and
- [The Growth of Silent Epidemics by Shui Shan Lee](https://isid.org/the-growth-of-silent-epidemics-by-shui-shan-lee/) - In July 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the multi-country mpox outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). [1] One year on, the global epidemic has led to a cumulative total of almost 90,000 cases including 152 deaths, as of August 2023.[2] While over 95% of the cases came from Europe
- [IJID One Health Publishes Its First Editorial 'A New One Health Platform for Emerging Infectious Diseases'](https://isid.org/ijid-one-health-editorial/) - The International Journal of Infectious Diseases One Health (IJID OH) is a new publication joining the stable of publications from The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID): the well-established International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) and the newer International Journal of Infectious Diseases Regions (IJID Regions). The IJID OH aims to ensure a broader reach
- [Statement on the Future of ProMED](https://isid.org/statement-on-the-future-of-promed/) - We recognize that members of the ProMED community are concerned about the continuation of the platform and want to reassure them that we hear their concerns. We know how many in our community start their day with ProMED and rely on its reports for their work. We also know that we could have communicated changes
- [Important Updates to ProMED](https://isid.org/futureofpromed/) - Dear ProMED Community, As a user of ProMED, you are hopefully aware that ProMED has provided information on emerging and re-emerging diseases to the world, free of charge, for almost 30 years. There is an ongoing misperception that because ProMED has been around for so long and has such a successful track record, that it
- [World Zoonoses Day 2023](https://isid.org/world-zoonoses-day-2023/) - World Zoonoses Day, celebrated on July 6, 2023, also commemorates the first rabies vaccine given on July 6, 1885. Currently, it is estimated 60% of infectious diseases and up to 75% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin. This year’s theme, "One World, One Health: Prevent Zoonoses!" emphasizes the need to break the cycle
- [World AIDS Vaccine Day 2023](https://isid.org/world-aids-vaccine-day-2023/) - Every year, May 18th commemorates World AIDS Vaccine Day to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and the importance of the development of an effective HIV vaccine, as this prevention tool so far has remained elusive in the fight against HIV. This day also serves to recognize the efforts of many people involved working on this scope.
- [World Hand Hygiene Day 2023](https://isid.org/isid-world-hand-hygiene-day-2023/) - The campaign theme for this year’s World Hand Hygiene Day is, “Together, we can accelerate action to prevent infections and antimicrobial resistance in health care and build a culture of safety and quality in which hand hygiene improvement is given high priority.” While the slogan is: Accelerate action together. SAVE LIVES – Clean Your Hands,
- [World Immunization Week 2023 24-30 April](https://isid.org/world-immunization-week-2023/) - The COVID-19 pandemic impacted on health systems globally, key among this was the negative impact on immunization coverage with lockdowns and loss of preventive health services. This included loss of essential vaccination for vaccine preventable diseases in millions of children across the world. With the restoration of health services, travel and social activities, the theme
- [The 2023 SSI/ISID Infectious Diseases Fellowship is Now Open](https://isid.org/the-2023-ssi-isid-infectious-diseases-fellowship-is-now-open/) - The Swiss Society for Infectious Diseases (SSI) and the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) jointly sponsor the SSI/ISID Infectious Diseases Fellowship. The purpose of the SSI/ISID Fellowship program is to support infectious disease physicians and scientists from under-resourced countries through multidisciplinary clinical and laboratory training in Zurich, Switzerland. The SSI/ISID Fellowship program is open to applicants
- [World Chagas Disease Day 2023 – Time to Integrate Chagas Disease into Primary Health Care](https://isid.org/world-chagas-day-2023/) - Chagas disease is an under recognized infection that if detected early, can be cured, or its clinical course improved. Usually, the disease progression is slow and often shows as an asymptomatic clinical course; but without treatment, Chagas disease can lead to severe cardiac and digestive alterations, and even become fatal. Caused by the parasite, Trypanosoma
- ["Health For All" Blog Post by ISID Emerging Leader, Esmita Charani](https://isid.org/world-health-day-blog-post/) - Health For All April 7th is World Health Day. The focus of this day is Health For All. The premise of this day is to emphasise the need for equity in health access and use globally, recognising that good health and healthcare is a human right and not a privilege of only those who can
- [2023 ISID/ESCMID Fellowships](https://isid.org/2023-isid-escmid-fellowships/) - The application process for the 2023 ISID/ESCMID Fellowships is now open. The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) and the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) established their joint fellowship program in 2010 to foster international, peer-to-peer collaboration and the exchange of scientific knowledge and best practice. The program enables early-career investigators, from low and lower-middle income countries outside
- [World Tuberculosis Day 2023](https://isid.org/world-tuberculosis-day-2023/) - World Tuberculosis (TB) Day March 24, 2023 Yes! We can end TB! World Tuberculosis (TB) Day helps to raise awareness about the damaging health, social, and economic consequences. Today also serves as a reminder that TB continues to be one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. This year, the theme 'Yes! We can end TB!'
- [World TB Day by ISID Emerging Leader, David Moore](https://isid.org/world-tb-day-by-isid-emerging-leader-david-moore/) - An Auspicious Day Robert Koch presented his investigations into the microbiological cause of tuberculosis on 24th March 1882, at a meeting held at the Berlin Physiological Society. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1982) That auspicious day has been commemorated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as World TB Day, an occasion on which healthcare
- [IJID Regions Accepted for Inclusion on Scopus](https://isid.org/ijid-regions-accepted-for-scopus/) - We are pleased to announce that ISID’s open-access, peer reviewed journal, IJID Regions, has been accepted for inclusion on Scopus! Scopus is the largest curated abstract and citation database. This attests the high quality of the journal. Kudos to the Editorial team! IJID REGIONS
- [Announcing New Open-Access Journal, IJID Regions](https://isid.org/announcing-new-open-access-journal-ijid-regions/) - We are excited to announce the launch of new open access journal IJID Regions, an official journal of the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID). IJID Regions aims to publish high-quality, evidence-based infectious disease science of regional interest and relevance, enhance visibility of regional research with focus on those infectious diseases that are common in under-resourced countries
- [ISID/BMGF Research Capacity Building Grants 2023](https://isid.org/isid-bmgf-research-grants-2023/) - The International Society for Infectious Disease’s research grants are one of the Society’s signature programs and are instrumental in fulfilling ISID’s commitment to funding researchers from countries that bear the greatest health and economic burden from infectious diseases. An essential element for reducing morbidity and mortality associated with these diseases in low- and lower-middle income
- [ISID/ESCMID 2022 Joint Fellowship Awardees: Kalyani Borde and Josiane Kenfack Zanguim](https://isid.org/isid-escmid-2022-joint-fellowship-awardees-kalyani-borde-and-josiane-kenfack-zanguim/) - Congratulations goes to the ISID/ESCMID 2022 Joint Fellowship awardees, Kalyani Borde and Josiane Kenfack Zanguim! Kalyani Borde Project: Impact of rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing (RAST) on clinical outcomes of patients with sepsis in low-resource settings Kalyani Borde is a microbiologist with training in infectious diseases, who has worked on antimicrobial resistance and infection control in
- [Year in Review 2022](https://isid.org/year-in-review-2022/) - Below is our Year in Review 2022 infographic that showcases all of the great work that the ISID community has led last year. The Society promises to continue to do all of this and more as we move forward in 2023.
- [World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day 2023](https://isid.org/world-neglected-tropical-diseases-day-2023/) - World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day January 30, 2023 Act Now. Act Together. Invest in NTD. According to the World health Organization, NTDs affect more than 1 billion people globally, leading to catastrophic health, social and economic consequences. NTDs are mainly found in tropical impoverished communities. There are about 20 diseases that have been labelled
- [Kudos to Aisha Abubakar for PhD Accomplishment in Public Health](https://isid.org/kudos-to-aisha-abubakar-for-phd-accomplishment-in-public-health/) - ISID would like to give a big kudos to one of our own staff members, Manager of Scientific Programs and ProMED-EAFR Moderator, Aisha Abubakar, for her recent achievement in receiving her PhD in Public Health. Congratulations, Aisha! 🎉🎓 "I feel a great accomplishment by completing my doctorate program and being awarded a PhD in Public
- [Paul Ananth Tambyah as New President of ISID’s Executive Committee](https://isid.org/paul-tambyah-isid-president/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) welcomes Paul Ananth Tambyah as the new Society's President. We look forward to his leadership! Professor Paul Ananth Tambyah is currently a Senior Consultant in the Division of Infectious Diseases, National University Hospital, Professor of Medicine at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
- [The International Society for Infectious Diseases Named Winner of 2022 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE Grant for Nonprofits](https://isid.org/awsimaginegrant/) - Press Release: The International Society for Infectious Diseases will work with Amazon’s cloud computing arm to modernize its global infectious disease surveillance platform, the Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases, better known worldwide as “ProMED,” which will improve its ability to find and alert the world to public health threats. Brookline, Massachusetts (November 29th, 2022) —
- [Welcome to our newly appointed Executive Committee Members, Council Members and Emerging Leaders](https://isid.org/welcomenewmembers/) - Congratulations to the newly appointed Executive Committee members, Council members and Emerging Leaders! ISID is pleased to welcome: NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2022-2028 Jaffar Al-Tawfiq (Saudi Arabia) Gonzalo Bearman (USA) Helena Maltezou (Greece) Constance Walyaro (Kenya) NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS 2022-2028 Nadia Atiya (Malaysia) Chad Cross (USA) Tatiana Drummond (Venezuela) Laura Gillim (USA) Kerushini Govender (New
- [Dr. Lucille Blumberg as Editor-in-Chief for New IJID One Health Journal](https://isid.org/dr-lucille-blumberg-as-new-editor-in-chief-for-ijid-one-health-journal/) - ISID is happy to announce the appointment of Editor-in-Chief for the new and upcoming IJID One Health Journal, Professor Lucille Blumberg! Professor Lucille Blumberg is currently a consultant in Infectious Diseases at ‘Right to Care’ South Africa. In her new role she will focus on creating a One Health programme within RTC and responding to
- [One Health: a multifaceted problem that requires an integrated solution](https://isid.org/one-health-a-multifaceted-problem-that-requires-an-integrated-solution/) - In a recently concluded infectious disease meeting, the conference kit included a COVID-19 home test kit and a mask. This reflects a new normal, as we resume our daily lives post-pandemic and learn to live with the virus. The pandemic has also brought to fore interconnectedness between humans, animals and their shared environment, and emphasized
- [One Health Day 2022](https://isid.org/one-health-day-2022/) - The recent COVID-19 pandemic and the monkeypox global outbreak among other health threats point to the spread of diseases from animals to humans in an ever-increasing fragile environment. All these are a call to action to further develop and apply One Health at local, national, regional, and international levels. As we prepare for what the
- [2022 ProMED Award for Excellence in Outbreak Reporting on the Internet](https://isid.org/2022-promed-award-for-excellence-in-outbreak-reporting-on-the-internet/) - Each year, ProMED presents an award in honor of the anniversary of its founding in August 1994. We are pleased to announce the winner of this year's annual award. For the second time in her illustrious career, Dr. Maria Jacobs, ProMED’s Senior Technical Editor, has won the annual ProMED Award for Excellence in Outbreak Reporting.
- [April - June 2022 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/april-june-2022-promed-report-map/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on
- [ISID Executive Committee member, Neelika Malavige, as new Head of Dengue Global Programme and Scientific Affairs, India for DNDi](https://isid.org/isid-executive-committee-member-neelika-malavige-as-new-head-of-dengue-global-programme-and-scientific-affairs-india-for-dndi/) - We would like to congratulate ISID Executive Committee member, Neelika Malavige, on her new role at the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) as their new Head of Dengue Global Programme and Scientific Affairs, India. She is a renowned leader and expert in the field of dengue. Congratulations, Neelika! Neelika Malavige is a physician scientist,
- [Bidding Farewell to Eskild Petersen after a Decade as Editor-in-Chief of IJID](https://isid.org/bid-farewell-to-eskild-petersen-after-a-decade-as-editor-in-chief-of-ijid/) - On July 31, 2022, the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) bid farewell to Professor Eskild Petersen, after his decade as its Editor-in-Chief. Professor Petersen has guided IJID through transition to full open access publishing in 2013, and in the last two years, steered the journal through the “stormy” period of the COVID-19 pandemic. One
- [New Editor-in-Chief of IJID, Professor Shui-Shan Lee](https://isid.org/new-editor-in-chief-of-ijid-professor-shui-shan-lee/) - The International Society of Infectious Diseases (ISID) is happy to announce the appointment of Professor Shui-Shan Lee MD, FRCP (Glasg, Edin, Lond), FRCPA, FFPH as the new Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID), taking on the sole editorship from Professor Eskild Petersen as of August 1, 2022. Professor Lee graduated from the
- [Save the Date for the next International Congress on Infectious Diseases 2022](https://isid.org/save-the-date-for-the-next-international-congress-on-infectious-diseases-2022/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) will hold its next in-person and virtual International Congress on Infectious Diseases November 17–20, 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in collaboration with the Malaysian Society of Infectious Diseases and Chemotherapy (MSIDC). The ISID Congress is the leading Infectious Disease conference that convenes clinicians, allied health professionals, and scientists
- [2021 IJID Impact Factor](https://isid.org/2021-ijid-impact-factor/) - The 2021 IJID Impact Factor is 12.7 with an increase in ranking amongst Infectious Disease Journals from 43 to 13! This is quite phenomenal and we want to say a big thank you to everyone involved for the continuous hard work and dedication in strengthening the standing of the IJID in the field. The Journal Impact Factor is published each year by Clarivate
- [IJID Regions Now Indexed by PubMed Central](https://isid.org/ijid-regions-now-indexed-by-pubmed-central/) - IJID Regions, our sister journal of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID), has been accepted by PubMed Central for indexing! This will provide authors with even higher visibility for their papers! Coming less than 7 months since its launch, this is a significant advance for the journal. IJID Regions is published by Elsevier on
- [Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Dengue Day 2022](https://isid.org/association-of-southeast-asian-nations-asean-dengue-day/) - Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease that is rapidly spreading, and is most prevalent in the tropics of Southeast Asian and Latin American countries. Population growth, climate change, increase in international travel, and the movement of people from rural areas to cities have all increased the spread of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Please consider donating to ISID
- [ISID Guide to Infection Control Seeking New Editors](https://isid.org/isid-guide-to-infection-control-seeking-new-editors/) - The ISID Guide to Infection Control in the Healthcare Setting (https://isid.org/guide/) is seeking new Editors to join the team! Editors are expected to attend a once monthly meeting (30 minutes) and periodically review new/updated chapters and solicit new material for The Guide. Please find responsibilities and requirements below. If interested, please send a statement of
- [ISID Welcomes Andrew Dalecki as CFO](https://isid.org/isid-welcomes-andrew-dalecki-as-cfo/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is pleased to announce Andrew Dalecki has joined the headquarters’ team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on May 4, 2021. Last year, Andrew worked with ISID in a part-time consulting capacity, before recently becoming a full-time staff member. Andrew is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience
- [ISID Welcomes Aisha Abubakar, Elkin Hernan Bermudez-Aza, and Daniel Cady to the Team](https://isid.org/isid-welcomes-aisha-abubakar-elkin-hernan-bermudez-aza-and-daniel-cady-to-the-team/) - ISID is pleased to announce the newest additions to the growing international team: Aisha Abubakar and Elkin Hernan Bermudez-Aza as our new Managers of Scientific Programs, and Daniel Cady as our new Bookkeeper. Aisha Abubakar (nee Ahmed Umar) [MBBS, MPH Field Epidemiology, FWACP] is a seasoned epidemiologist and Public Health Physician. She is a Professor/Consultant
- [A Day in the Life of ISID Emerging Leader, Seif Al-Abri](https://isid.org/a-day-in-the-life-of-isid-emerging-leader-seif-al-abri/) - How COVID-19 Changed the Way We Communicate: A Day in the Life of a Public Health Specialist I received a phone call on 24th February 2020 at 5:00 PM from the director of the Central Public Health Laboratory informing me that we had diagnosed the first two cases of COVID-19 in Oman; within 30 minutes,
- [World Hand Hygiene Day 2022](https://isid.org/world-health-hygiene-day-2022/) - Epidemics of diseases such as COVID-19, Ebola Virus Disease and Lassa fever have shown how rapidly cases increase from a few cases of infection due to poor Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices. IPC is key to prevention of infection in patients and healthcare workers. Most studies conducted on IPC are mainly in high income
- [Raul Gutierrez-Rodriguez Joins ISID as Director of Scientific Affairs](https://isid.org/raul-gutierrez-rodriguez-joins-isid-as-director-of-scientific-affairs/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is pleased to announce Raul Gutierrez-Rodriguez as the new Director of Scientific Affairs. Raul is currently based in Lima, Peru and brings a wealth of industry and private practice experience to the team. Raul is an infectious diseases physician with important experience in several pharmaceutical companies where he
- [January - March 2022 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/january-march-2022-promed-report-map/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on
- [Less is More](https://isid.org/diagnostic-stewardship-challenges/) - The following post is written by Angel N. Desai describing a local infectious disease challenge that she faces in her daily work. As an infectious disease fellow in training in the United States, one of my frequent frustrations involves diagnostic stewardship. While in general, the adage of “more data is better” does ring true, ordering
- [Early Flu Season Hits Mass., Amid Questions About Vaccine Match](https://isid.org/early-flu-season-hits-mass/) - ProMED Editor Larry Madoff is interviewed about the earlier-than-usual flu season and the state of flu vaccine science. Listen to the interview
- [Health Innovation Challenge gathers innovators in Ho Chi Minh City to generate solutions for healthcare problems](https://isid.org/health-innovation-challenge-gathers-innovators-in-ho-chi-minh-city/) - ISID helped run the Innovation Challenge in Ho Chi Minh City that brought together students from medicine, engineering, humanities, business, and design to develop solutions to complex health care problems utilizing a team-based, interdisciplinary approach. Learn more
- [Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (GLASS) Report: Early Implementation 2016-17](https://isid.org/global-antimicrobial-resistance-surveillance-system-glass-report-early-implementation-2016-17/) - WHO’s first release of surveillance data on antibiotic resistance from its new Global Antimicrobial Surveillance System (GLASS) revealed widespread occurrence of antibiotic resistance in both high- and low-income countries. Learn more
- [More yellow fever cases, deaths reported in Brazil](https://isid.org/more-yellow-fever-cases-deaths-reported-in-brazil/) - As Brazil’s Ministry of Health reports a steady rise in the number of confirmed yellow fever cases, a vaccination campaign using both standard and fractional doses of the yellow fever vaccine is scheduled to launch in some of Brazil’s most populous states. Learn more
- [Diphtheria outbreak among Rohingya refugees enters third month](https://isid.org/diphtheria-rohingya/) - Rohingya refugees seeking shelter in Bangladesh are suffering from overcrowding, malnutrition, and poor access to clean water and sanitation facilities. Low routine immunization coverage has contributed to a resurgence of diphtheria, a disease that had been nearly eradicated in Bangladesh. Learn more
- [ProMED highlighted in Nature Journal of International Science](https://isid.org/promed-highlighted-in-nature-journal-of-international-science/) - In the March 7 edition of Nature, ISID Director of Emerging Disease Surveillance and ProMED Editor Dr. Lawrence Madoff was quoted discussing how web searches, medical records and networks of local volunteers are enabling faster control of infectious disease outbreaks. From the article… This year marks the centenary of the start of the Spanish flu
- [When towns lose their newspapers, disease detectives are left flying blind](https://isid.org/https-www-statnews-com-2018-03-20-news-deserts-infectious-disease/) - In Helen Branswell’s article published March 20th by STAT, ISID Director of Emerging Disease Surveillance and ProMED Editor Dr. Lawrence Madoff considers what impact the loss of local community reporting could have on events-based infectious disease surveillance. From the article… Event-based surveillance is more informal and relies on systems that pick up on media reports,
- [The Hajj Is a Perfect Laboratory for Disease Warning Systems](https://isid.org/the-hajj-is-a-perfect-laboratory-for-disease-warning-systems/) - Anywhere there are massive crowds in limited space, disease is likely to spread—and so it has at the hajj, everything from minor respiratory infections to polio. This year, though, a layer of protection has been built into the pilgrimage that never existed before: an electronic early-warning system, created with the help of the World Health
- [We Must Celebrate the End of Polio - but the End of Polio Funding Puts Other Programmes at Risk](https://isid.org/we-must-celebrate-the-end-of-polio-but-the-end-of-polio-funding-puts-other-programmes-at-risk/) - At the centre of these [polio eradication] efforts is the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), which, with a budget of more than $1 billion a year and a presence in 16 countries, has spearheaded the fight against the disease with the polio vaccine. But GPEI’s work goes much further than vaccines. Since the initiative’s inception in
- [Smartphones Are Helping Health Workers Combat Tuberculosis](https://isid.org/smartphones-are-helping-health-workers-combat-tuberculosis/) - Mobile technologies devised by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, and Johns Hopkins are allowing patients to use their phones to record daily medication intake. The encrypted videos are sent to public health workers who can watch them from their cubicles, instead of traveling long distances every day to visit patients at their
- [US Emergency Department Visits for Adverse Drug Events From Antibiotics in Children, 2011–2015](https://isid.org/us-emergency-department-visits-for-adverse-drug-events-from-antibiotics-in-children-2011-2015/) - A new CDC-authored study published in the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society finds that antibiotics are the leading cause of emergency department visits for adverse drug events among children. Of nearly 74 million prescriptions filled by retail pharmacies in the US for children under 19 years, CDC study estimates that 70,000 resulted in
- [UN General Assembly High Level Meeting on Ending TB to take place on September 26, 2018 in NYC](https://isid.org/un-general-assembly-meeting-ending-tb/) - Heads of State will gather in New York on 26 September this year at the United Nations General Assembly first-ever high-level meeting on tuberculosis (TB) to accelerate efforts in ending TB and reach all affected people with prevention and care. The theme of the meeting is “United to end tuberculosis: an urgent global response to
- [Radiant Earth Foundation Releases First Earth Imagery Platform for Global Development](https://isid.org/radiant-earth-foundation-release/) - Radiant Earth Foundation (formerly known as Radiant.Earth) announced the release of its new open Earth imagery platform, fundamentally changing the way humanitarian aid workers, policymakers, researchers, journalists, and others use satellite images to understand and serve their communities. The platform is the first of its kind to offer instant, secure, and free access to Earth
- [Chan Zuckerberg Biohub and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announce First-of-its-Kind “IDseq” Platform and Service to Enable Real-time Global Disease Surveillance and Prevention](https://isid.org/chan-zuckerberg-biohub-and-chan-zuckerberg-initiative-announce-platform-and-service-to-enable-real-time-global-disease-surveillance-and-prevention/) - An open source open source cloud-based analysis platform that will look at the metagenomic data of infectious diseases has been unveiled. “The tool, which began as a research project at Dr. DeRisi’s UCSF lab, works by rapidly combing through terabytes of metagenomic data for pathogens in a given sample — be it bacteria, a virus,
- [Harvard Global Health Institute launches new website after Outbreak Week 2018](https://isid.org/harvard-global-health-institute-launches-new-website-after-outbreak-week-2018/) - Inspired by the centennial of the 1918 influenza pandemic, the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) hosted Outbreak Week in September 2018 at Harvard University. The week-long conference brought leading researchers, policy makers, health advocates, economists, doctors, journalists, historians and other experts together to take a fresh, multidisciplinary look at infectious disease outbreaks and global pandemic
- [What’s Needed to do a Better Job of Pre-empting Disease Outbreaks](https://isid.org/whats-needed-to-do-a-better-job-of-pre-empting-disease-outbreaks/) - Seeking to assess the value of the One Health approach to disease surveillance, researchers built a computer model of Rift Valley Fever’s complex disease interactions in people, cattle and mosquitoes. Using real-world, field-gathered data, they found both scientific and resource efficiency advantages. Read the Full Article
- [Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Fellowship Applications Now Open](https://isid.org/emerging-leaders-in-biosecurity-fellowship/) - The application process for the 2019 class of the Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Initiative (ELBI) Fellowship program is now open. The ELBI Fellowship program, is supported by the Open Philanthropy Project, and is led by the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. The purpose of the program is to build a multi-disciplinary, inter-generational network of
- ["Are we ready for the next outbreak?" Listen to USAID's podcast series featuring ProMED's Maja Carrion](https://isid.org/outbreak-podcast-series-usaid-featuring-promed-maja-carrion/) - This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Great Influenza, a historical pandemic that infected 500 million people around the world and claimed the lives of between 50 to 100 million. This devastating outbreak is the centerpiece of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s upcoming exhibition “Outbreaks: Epidemics in a Connected World”. The exhibit,
- [Symposium on Emerging Viral Infections, September 20-21, Sri Lanka](https://isid.org/symposium-emerging-viral-infections-sri-lanka/) - Sri Lanka and the rest of the Asia Pacific region has been severely affected with dengue and other flaviviruses. Dengue fever and its severe forms — dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome — have become major international public health concerns. Over the past few decades, there has been a dramatic global increase in the
- [Antibiotics weren’t used to cure these patients. Fecal bacteria were.](https://isid.org/antibiotics-werent-used-to-cure-these-patients-fecal-bacteria-were/) - In a small study, doctors used so-called fecal transplants to treat a serious gut infection in patients. The transplants, from healthy donors, were as effective as antibiotics. Antibiotics Weren’t Used to Cure These Patients. Fecal Bacteria Were.
- [Remembering Dr. Adel Mahmoud, a leader in global health](https://isid.org/remembering-dr-adel-mahmoud-a-leader-in-global-health/) - Dr. Adel Mahmoud was one of the founders of ISID and a friend of the Society. We are terribly sorry about his death. Please read the obituary from the Daily Princetonian published on June 26, 2018. Dr. Adel Mahmoud, known for his leadership in biopharmaceutical research and development, died on Monday, June 11, of a
- [Why training pharmaceutical regulatory professionals is key to improving health in Africa](https://isid.org/why-training-pharmaceutical-regulatory-professionals-is-key-to-improving-health-in-africa/) - WHO estimates that 1 in every 10 medicines in developing countries is substandard or falsified. Poor-quality medicines, anything ranging from amoxicillin to antimalarials, can fail to treat the ailment intended, result in continued illness or even death, and contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance. By providing specialized and practical training in quality management systems,
- [Doctor, Your Patient is Waiting. It's a Red Panda.](https://isid.org/doctor-your-patient-is-waiting-its-a-red-panda/) - Although medical students usually stick to the human species, Harvard medical students have been signing up for rotations at the Franklin Park Zoo during their final months of training. During the clinical elective, they learn about diseases and treatments between animals and humans. The elective is also intended to reinforce the idea that animals and
- [Students vs. AMR](https://isid.org/amr/) - Innovate4AMR, a global online competition, invites student teams to design innovative strategies to address antimicrobial stewardship in resource-limited healthcare settings. The contest, organized by the IDEA Initiative at the Bloomberg School and ReAct in collaboration with the International Federation of Medical Students Association seeks entries from student teams—ideally multidisciplinary—from around the world. Winning teams will be flown to Geneva
- [New Invasive Tick Species in the US](https://isid.org/invasive-tick-in-us/) - A new tick species has arrived in the United States, the first new arrival in 50 years. The Asian long-horned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, in its Asian habitat, carries diseases that can be fatal to livestock. Now, it has been found in seven East Coast states and has been identified in suburbs of New York City.
- [ProMED: Measles can be stopped](https://isid.org/measles-can-be-stopped/) - Measles is easily controlled with a safe and efficacious vaccine, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella). There is no reason children have to suffer severe disease from measles and in some cases die due to this disease. It is irresponsible of parents not to have their children vaccinated; the link between vaccination and autism has been disproved,
- [Outbreak Week at Harvard University](https://isid.org/outbreak-week-at-harvard-university/) - ISID’s ProMED will be participating in Harvard Global Health Institute’s (HGHI) Outbreak Week at Harvard University on September 24-28, 2018. Led by HGHI, Outbreak Week is a University-wide effort to commemorate the 1918 influenza pandemic that killed more than 50 million people around the globe. Learn More
- [Stemming the Superbug Tide: Just A Few Dollars More](https://isid.org/stemming-the-superbug-tide-just-a-few-dollars-more/) - Investment in combating antimicrobial resistance through promotion of better hygiene, curtailing the over-prescription of antibiotics, providing patients with rapid, point-of-care testing to distinguish bacterial infections from viral ones, timely prescribing of appropriate antibiotics, and public education and behavior change campaigns could counter one of the biggest threats to modern medicine and would save lives and
- [Study affirms fractional dosing with yellow fever vaccine](https://isid.org/study-affirms-fractional-dosing-with-yellow-fever-vaccine/) - According to a study today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, fractional dosing of the yellow fever vaccine offers recipients protective antibodies for up to 10 years without a booster dose. The study comes in conjunction with reports from ProMED noting that since September of 2017, 140 people in Nigeria have tested positive for the
- [Another Great Success - International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance (IMED 2018) in Vienna, Austria](https://isid.org/imed-2018/) - IMED 2018, a leading meeting on Emerging Diseases organized by ISID, took place in Vienna, Austria on November 9-12th. The conference hosted nearly 600 registered attendees from academic research, governmental, non-profit, private and hospital sectors, and from top executives to entry-level and student researchers from 90 different countries. IMED welcomed learners with more than 25%
- [Universal flu vaccine remains ‘an alchemist’s dream’](https://isid.org/flu-vaccine/) - NASHVILLE — What if instead of lining up for a flu shot of unknown effectiveness each fall, people could receive one vaccine that protects against all strains and lasts for many years, if not for life. It could spare incalculable amounts of suffering, and even eliminate terrifying pandemics. Scientists have spent decades trying to concoct
- [Fatal Balamuthia mandrillaris brain infection associated with improper nasal lavage](https://isid.org/https-www-ijidonline-com-article-s1201-97121834525-9-fulltext/) - A case report from the International Journal of Infectious Diseases has been picked up by the mainstream media. Read the full article
- [Saliva-based rapid test to quantify the infectious subclinical malaria parasite reservoir](https://isid.org/saliva-based-rapid-test-to-quantify-the-infectious-subclinical-malaria-parasite-reservoir/) - A new tool that identifies a biomarker that indicates the presence of the Plasmodium falciparum, a parasite that causes human malaria, uses saliva rather than blood to diagnose the disease. With over two billion people at daily risk of exposure to malaria, the assay could help identify individuals with subclinical P. falciparum infections leading to
- [World Antibiotic Week 2019](https://isid.org/world-antibiotic-week-2019/) - "This week, the world marks World Antibiotic Awareness Week – both a celebration of the remarkable contribution that antibiotics have made to global public health and a clarion call to action to ensure their continued usefulness. The case for a clarion call is clear: overuse and misuse of antibiotics in humans, animals, and the food
- [ProMED's Marjorie Pollack Interviewed about COVID-19 on the Oliver Wyman Forum](https://isid.org/promed-mpp-covid19-oliverwymanforum/) - Identifying an emerging disease outbreak against the background noise of ongoing infections is a difficult task. ProMED's Deputy Editor, Marjorie Pollack, has done it - twice. Her role in alerting the international community to COVID-19 is captured in this recent interview. Read the Full Interview
- [ProMED mentioned in Forbes article, "Lessons From Coronavirus for Future Climate Change Public Health Crises"](https://isid.org/promed-forbes-covid19-lessons/) - Lessons for how to manage the next outbreak include, "creating a best practices database – ProMED model." Read the Full Article
- ["How ProMED Crowdsourced the Arrival of Covid-19 and SARS" in WIRED](https://isid.org/promed-crowdsourced-covid19-sars-wired/) - WIRED's Maryn McKenna interviews Dr. Marjorie Pollack, ProMED Deputy Editor, and Dr. Larry Madoff, ProMED Editor on how ProMED crowdsourced the arrival of COVID-19. Read the Full Article
- [ProMED featured in Medium's One Zero on how they broke the news of the Coronavirus in 2019](https://isid.org/promed-medium-one-zero-covid19/) - In an interview with EcoHealth Alliance's Peter Daszak, Medium's Chris Baraniuk discovered that ProMED first broke the news of the Coronavirus in 2019. Read the Full Article
- [ISID/ESCMID 2021 Fellowship Awardees: Brian Mondeja and Mulatu Gashaw Adbaru](https://isid.org/isid-and-escmid-2021-fellowship-awardees/) - Congratulations to Brian Mondeja and Mulatu Gashaw Adbaru as this year's ISID/ESCMID 2021 Fellowship Awardees! Dr. Brian Arturo Mondeja Rodríguez, PhD Centro de Estudios Avanzados de Cuba (CEA) Dr. Mondeja is a microbiologist and researcher at the Center of Advance Research of Cuba (CEA) where he is heading the NanoBioformulation Department and the Microbiology Lab
- [Congratulations to ISID’s ProMED-AMR moderators, Emmanuel Benyeogor and Sophie Bowman-Derrick on the acceptance of their abstract for SEDRIC’s upcoming webinar](https://isid.org/congratulations-promed-amr-moderator-emmanuel-and-sophie/) - Congratulations to ISID’s ProMED-AMR moderators, Prof. Emmanuel Benyeogor from Nigeria and Dr. Sophie Bowman-Derrick from Australia, on the acceptance of their abstract for SEDRIC’s upcoming webinar on April 29, 2021 focusing on the successes, challenges, and potential opportunities for AMR surveillance in low- and middle-income countries. Emmanuel and Sophie will present an overview of the
- [From the Field: COVID-19, struggling in Latin America](https://isid.org/from-the-field-covid-19-struggling-in-latin-america/) - The changing dynamics of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, relatively rapid, moved its epicenter from Asia to Europe, later to North America, and now, into Latin America. This is currently the region with the highest number of new daily cases. In late February 2020, a group of experts in infectious diseases from Brazil, Colombia,
- [ProMED-RUS Report from the Field: COVID-19 China and Italy](https://isid.org/promedruscovidchinaitaly/) - In February 2020, ProMED-RUS Regional Top Moderator, Dr. Natalia Pshenichnaya, participated in a WHO-China Joint Mission on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This mission was organized by WHO Director - General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, within the scope of the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), which is a collaboration of institutions and networks, constantly
- [Meet ProMED Moderator Larry Lutwick](https://isid.org/meet-promed-moderator-larry-lutwick/) - The ProMED Team is made up of over 40 moderators from 34 countries with expertise in human, animal, and plant health. Here we will highlight these amazing experts who make ProMED possible, with your support. Name: Larry I. Lutwick, MD Country: United States of America ProMED Moderator since: 2004 Field of Study: Infectious Diseases Niche Expertise: Viral
- [Meet ProMED Moderator Mohamed Sirdar](https://isid.org/meet-promed-moderator-mohamed-sirdar/) - The ProMED Team is made up of over 40 moderators from 34 countries with expertise in human, animal, and plant health. Here we will highlight these amazing experts who make ProMED possible, with your support. Name: Mohamed M. Sirdar Country: South Africa ProMED Moderator since: 2016 Field of Study: Veterinary Epidemiology Niche Expertise: Trans-boundary Animal Disease
- [ISID opens its Call for Applications to its International Council for the term 2022-2028](https://isid.org/isid-opens-its-call-for-applications-to-its-international-council-for-the-term-2022-2028/) - The ISID Council reflects the broad range of disciplines and interests represented in the field of infectious diseases. Council members are expected to participate in the activities of ISID through sub-committees and to actively promote the Society and its programs through their regional and local contacts. Candidates from all backgrounds and regions of the world
- [ISID is Accepting Applications for the Emerging Leaders Program](https://isid.org/isid-is-accepting-applications-for-the-emerging-leaders-program/) - ISID is now accepting applications for the Emerging Leaders Program. The Emerging Leaders Program was developed in 2016 to recognize excellence in the field of infectious diseases at an early career level, to facilitate capacity building and succession planning, and to give select, promising early-career investigators and physicians the opportunity to become familiar with the Society's
- [Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship: Challenges & Perspective from Low-and-Middle Income Countries](https://isid.org/antimicrobial-resistance-and-stewardship-challenges-perspective-from-low-and-middle-income-countries/) - Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest threats to health care throughout the world. It has been described as a silent pandemic. Nevertheless, it should not be taken as silent anymore, as the world is observing a rapid increase of resistant strains across the globe. AMR causes significant morbidity and mortality, and alarmingly affected
- [2022 ISID/ESCMID Fellowships Are Now Open](https://isid.org/2022-isid-escmid-fellowships-are-now-open/) - The application process for the 2022 ISID/ESCMID Fellowships is now open. The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) and the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) established their joint fellowship program in 2010 to foster international, peer-to-peer collaboration and the exchange of scientific knowledge and best practice. The program enables early-career investigators, from
- [July - September 2021 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/july-september-2021-promed-report-map/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on
- [October - December 2021 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/october-december-2021-promed-report-map/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on
- [Christopher Widmer joins ISID Team as Senior Manager of Operations](https://isid.org/isid-welcomes-christopher-widmer-as-senior-manager-of-operation/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is pleased to announce Christopher Widmer has joined the headquarters’ team as Senior Manager of Operations on August 30, 2021. Christopher has over 25 years of programmatic and operational experience. Prior to joining ISID, Christopher managed the contracting, invoicing and project management functions for the American College of Chest Physicians
- [2021 ProMED Award for Excellence in Outbreak Reporting on the Internet](https://isid.org/2021-promed-award-for-excellence-in-outbreak-reporting-on-the-internet/) - Each year, ProMED presents an award in honor of the anniversary of its founding in August 1994. We are pleased to announce the winner of this year's annual award. In 2021, the ProMED team was encouraged to nominate, and then vote, to decide who should win the annual ProMED Award. I am happy to announce
- [2021 World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW): Blog Post from ISID Emerging Leader Esmita Charani featuring guest bloggers Surya Surendran and Oluchi Mbamalu](https://isid.org/2021-world-antibiotic-awareness-week-waaw-blog-post-from-isid-emerging-leader-esmita-charani-featuring-guest-bloggers-surya-surendran-and-oluchi-mbamalu/) - ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: FROM BEING OBLIVIOUS TO BEING INFORMED The need for patient and public engagement in antimicrobial stewardship and antimicrobial resistance campaigns I was an ignorant consumer of antibiotics, thanks to its ready availability over the counter in India and relatively cheap cost in comparison to expensive doctor appointments. It is easier and cheaper in
- [2021 Annual ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/2021-annual-promed-report-map/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on
- [In Memoriam:  The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) fondly remembers John McConnell, Editor-in-Chief, The Lancet Infectious Diseases](https://isid.org/in-memoriam-the-international-society-for-infectious-diseases-isid-fondly-remembers-john-mcconnell-editor-in-chief-the-lancet-infectious-diseases/) - It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing away of John McConnell, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Infectious Diseases. “I am profoundly saddened by this sudden and tragic news and ISID has lost a truly great friend, wise advocate, and supporter. I’ve known John for many years and was honored to be on his
- [Ifeanyi Franklin Ike Joins ISID Team as Senior Database Administrator](https://isid.org/ifeanyi-franklin-ike-joins-isid-team-as-senior-database-administrator/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is pleased to announce that Ifeanyi Franklin Ike "Frank" has joined the ISID team this month as our Senior Database Administrator. Frank is currently based in Africa and brings a wealth of data systems experience to ISID. Frank is a database administrator and health informatician with vast experience
- [PhD positions available in the field of NTD in Antwerp (Belgium)](https://isid.org/phd-positions-available-in-the-field-of-ntd-in-antwerp-belgium/) - The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20 000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100
- [ISID Welcomes Kathy Nguyen as Marketing Specialist](https://isid.org/isid-welcomes-kathy-nguyen-as-marketing-specialist/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is pleased to announce Kathy Nguyen has joined the ISID team as the new Marketing Specialist at ISID. She is a Boston based graphic designer with a Master's in Graphic Design from Suffolk University. She also holds a Marketing Communications degree from Emerson College. Kathy is a multifaceted
- [ISID Welcomes Sarah Claire Loeb as Project Coordinator](https://isid.org/isid-welcomes-sarah-claire-loeb-as-project-coordinator/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is pleased to announce Sarah Claire joined the ISID team as a Project Coordinator in May 2021. She is a graduate of Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, where she studied Community Health and Art. Sarah Claire came to the Society first as an intern in January 2021, contributing
- [MRIIDS 2.0 - AI guided epidemic forecasting to support outbreak response and humanitarian health emergency activities across the globe](https://isid.org/mriids-2-0-ai-guided-epidemic-forecasting-to-support-outbreak-response-and-humanitarian-health-emergency-activities-across-the-globe/) - The emergence of COVID-19 and subsequent pandemic have again highlighted the urgent need for accurate epidemic risk assessments in real-time. Platforms that incorporate reliable data and pathogen characteristics can help officials identify risk factors, implement control measures, and prevent further spread. The International Society for Infectious Diseases and its program, ProMED, in collaboration with the
- [World Health Assembly - Ending this pandemic, preventing the next: building together a healthier, safer and fairer world.](https://isid.org/world-health-assembly-ending-this-pandemic-preventing-the-next-building-together-a-healthier-safer-and-fairer-world/) - By Enrique Castro-Sanchez ISID Emerging Leader Research Lead (joint), Centre for Health Services Research City, University of London, UK This week the World Health Assembly meets once again [https://www.who.int/about/governance/world-health-assembly/seventy-fourth-world-health-assembly] to discuss progress on the most pressing health and care issues faced by nations and citizens around the world. Unsurprisingly perhaps, the response to the SARS-CoV-2
- [Dr. Larry Madoff to Step Down as ProMED Editor](https://isid.org/dr-larry-madoff-is-set-to-step-down-as-promed-editor/) - On May 31, 2021, after nearly 20 years, Dr. Larry Madoff, is set to step down from his consultant role as ISID’s ProMED Editor. “As ISID navigates the ever-changing landscape of emerging infectious diseases, we look toward the future, but also acknowledge our past – especially contributions from Dr. Madoff, says Prof. Alison Holmes –
- [A Day in the Life of ISID Emerging Leader Bethany Davies](https://isid.org/a-day-in-the-life-of-isid-emerging-leader-bethany-davies/) - This last year has really brought home to me how important it is to feel that your colleagues have your back. Working both on the clinical frontline delivering care to our COVID-19 patients at the acute hospital, as well as continuing to ensure that our undergraduate medical students continued to study as safely and as
- [Restarting Travel Safely: Upcoming Virtual Travel Medicine Learning](https://isid.org/restarting-travel-safely-upcoming-virtual-travel-medicine-learning/) - How to prepare our patients to restart travel safely: consider the ISTM Virtual Travel Medicine Conference in May! The International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) is holding the 17th Biennial Conference (CISTM17) 19-22 May 2021, the largest international gathering of travel medicine specialists and practitioners who collaborate and learn about the latest developments in the
- [IJID publishes a special TB issue in commemoration of World TB Day 2021](https://isid.org/ijid-special-issue-world-tb-day-2021/) - In commemoration of World TB Day March 24th, 2021, the International Journal of Infectious Diseases is once again publishing a specific TB Theme issue of 18 articles covering a range of topics. The theme of this year’s World TB Day March 24th, 2021, ‘The Clock is Ticking’ (WHO 2021b), conveys the sense of urgency that
- [Is global TB elimination still a feasible goal by 2035? And can Oman stand the test as a pathfinder for TB elimination?](https://isid.org/world-tb-day-2021/) - Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide surpassing HIV/AIDS. Globally, an estimated 10.0 million (range, 8.9–11.0 million) 5 people fell ill with TB in 2019, a number that has been declining very slowly in recent years. There were an estimated 1.2 million (range, 1.1–1.3 million) TB deaths among HIV-negative people
- [Several international societies come together to remove another glass ceiling for women in medicine and science: a joint ESCMID, FEMS, IDSA, ISID and SSI position paper is released on the fair handling of career breaks when assessing eligibility for early-career awards](https://isid.org/joint-escmid-fems-idsa-isid-and-ssi-position-paper/) - Though women now make up more than half of medical school and other biomedical graduates in many countries, leadership roles in biomedical institutions are still overwhelmingly male. In most European countries, fewer than 20% of biomedical professors are women. “You can see the pipeline leaking before your eyes,” says Angela Huttner, an infectious disease physician
- [A Day in the Life of ISID Emerging Leader Laura Beatriz Talarico](https://isid.org/el-blog-laura-talarico/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everybody's life to some extent. What used to be an organized, planned day in my everyday life became mere chaos when the pandemic began last year. Being a mother of two school-age children and a virology researcher at the infectious disease laboratory of a children's referral hospital in Buenos Aires,
- [2020 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/2020-promed-report-map/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on
- [A Day in the Life of ISID Emerging Leader Tatiana Pinto](https://isid.org/el-blog-tatiana/) - Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic I used to spend my days in the lab, teaching, researching, running committee meetings, and advising students. This pandemic has brought a new way of living and working for us in academia - a virtual one. Currently, I spend my days working at home, in front of the
- [Opt-In Coming Soon for ProMED](https://isid.org/opt-in-coming-soon-for-promed/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) will be improving the mail-deliverability infrastructure for the Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED). This includes how mail is delivered to you and the appearance of the messages. That said, the content of the email will remain the same and we do not anticipate any interruptions to any
- [Julia Maxwell Joins ISID Team](https://isid.org/julia-maxwell-joins-isid-team/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is pleased to announce that Julia Maxwell has joined the ISID team this month as the Director of Disease Surveillance. Julia Maxwell is a public health professional with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. She got her start in the field of public health as a Peace
- [Welcome to our New ProMED-EAFR Moderators](https://isid.org/welcome-to-our-new-promed-eafr-moderators/) - ISID is pleased to welcome two new moderators to the ProMED team. Kassim A. Jimale from Somalia and Mohamed Abdelrehman Mohamed from Somalia will both be working with the ProMED-EAFR network. Mr. Kassim Abdi Jimale is an experienced senior public health practitioner currently serving as the Vice President of Research and Development for Jamhuriya University
- [International Journal of Infectious Diseases, April 2018, published](https://isid.org/international-journal-infectious-diseases-april-2018-published/) - The International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) is published monthly by the International Society for Infectious Diseases. IJID is a peer-reviewed, open access journal and publishes original clinical and laboratory-based research, together with reports of clinical trials, reviews, and some case reports dealing with the epidemiology, clinical diagnosis, treatment, and control of infectious diseases with
- [Dr. Laura Kramer Joins IJID Editorial Team](https://isid.org/laura-kramer-ijid-editorial-team/) - ISID is pleased to welcome Dr. Laura Kramer to the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) editorial team as Associate Editor. Dr. Kramer will work closely with Eskild Petersen the Editor-in-Chief, and the the other Associate Editors. Together, the IJID editorial team will identify and invite high-quality papers, or invited editorials, process original articles, and
- [ProMED joins WHO'S Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN)](https://isid.org/promed-joins-whos-global-outbreak-alert-and-response-network-goarn/) - On 20 Jun 2018, the GOARN Steering Committee accepted ProMED as a partner organization to collaborate in its mission to provide rapid recognition and response to disease outbreaks. The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) is a technical partnership established in 2000 by WHO as a key mechanism to engage the resources of technical agencies for rapid identification, confirmation,
- [How Does ISID's Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) Work?](https://isid.org/program-for-monitoring-emerging-infectious-diseases/) - As an open-access and apolitical program, ISID's Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) provides you with fast, near real-time reports about emerging infectious diseases in a One Health context with insightful commentary from our team of subject matter experts. Please watch this short video to learn how ProMED works! SUPPORT ISID's ProMED
- [ISID Emerging Leader Jason Trubiano Receives ESCMID Young Investigator Awards for Research in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases](https://isid.org/jason-trubiano-escmid-young-investigator-award/) - Congratulations to ISID Emerging Leader A/Prof. Jason Trubiano for receiving the 2021 ESCMID Young Investigator Awards for Research in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Jason is part of the ISID Emerging Leaders in International Infectious Diseases program, which is designed to give selected early career investigators and physicians in global infectious diseases an unusual opportunity to
- [2020 ISID Research Grants Awardees](https://isid.org/2020-isid-research-grants-awardees/) - Congratulations to the 2020 ISID Research Grants Awardees! Through funding of pilot research projects by young investigators from resource-limited countries, this program supports the professional development of individuals in the field of human infectious diseases research. Victor Asua (Uganda) Origin and Spread of Potentially Highly Resistant Malaria Parasites in Uganda Victor Asua is an early
- [July - September 2020 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/july-sept-2020-promed-report-map/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on
- [2020 ISID/ESCMID Fellowship Awardees](https://isid.org/2020-isid-escmid-fellowship-awardees/) - Congratulations to the 2020 ISID/ESCMID Fellowship Awardees! Dawit G. Hagos from Ethiopia's project is titled, "Development & Evaluation of Multiplex db-PCR combined with NALFIA in North Ethiopia, Tigray." Thi My Hoa Vo from Cambodia's project is titled, "Insight into Dengue-Specific Memory B cell Profiles in Asymptomatic Individuals for Vaccine Development." Dawit Gebreegziabiher Hagos is a
- [Congratulations to our new Chair and Deputy-Chair of ISID's Emerging Leaders](https://isid.org/emerging-leaders-chairs/) - Congratulations to Dr. Afreenish Amir and Dr. Angel Desai who were selected to serve as Chair and Deputy-chair of ISID's Emerging Leaders Program. Both will work closely with Robert Heyderman, the new Chair of the Program, the ISID office, and all Emerging Leaders in order to fulfill the objectives of this group. Dr Afreenish Amir
- [Linda MacKinnon Appointed ISID Executive Director](https://isid.org/linda-mackinnon-executive-director/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases’ (ISID) Executive Committee is pleased to announce that as of October 1, 2020, Linda MacKinnon begins her new role as ISID’s Executive Director. Linda joined ISID in 2018 as the Assistant Director of the Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) and has been acting as Deputy Executive Director since
- [Toni DiOrio Joins ISID Team](https://isid.org/toni-diorio-joins-isid-team/) - The International Society for Infectious Disease’s (ISID) is pleased to announce that Toni DiOrio has joined the ISID team this month as the IKEEP Senior Manager. Toni joins ISID after working at the American College of CHEST Physicians, where she grew the educational portfolio by creating new lines of business which resulted in additional revenue streams
- [Welcome to our New IJID Assistant Editors](https://isid.org/welcome-to-our-new-ijid-assistant-editors/) - ISID is pleased to welcome three new Assistant Editors to the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) Editorial Team. Dr. Seif Al-Abri, Dr. Christina Obiero, and Dr. Tatiana de Castro Abreu Pinto will join the IJID Editorial Team on October 1, 2020. The IJID Assistant Editor positions are a unique opportunity offered by the International Society for
- [2020 ICID Photo Contest Finalists & Winner](https://isid.org/2020-icid-photo-contest-finalists-winner/) - The 19th ICID photo contest, "Global Infectious Diseases: Macro to Micro," focuses on the diverse nature of infectious diseases, the innovative practices designed to improve health, and the professionals working to make a difference. We received nearly 300 submissions this year. Since we were unable to vote in-person this year due to the ongoing COVID-19
- [Welcome to our New IJID Handling Editors](https://isid.org/new-ijid-handling-editors/) - ISID is pleased to welcome two new Handling Editors to the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) Editorial Team. Dr. Aisha Abubakar from Nigeria and Dr. Richard Brou Yapi from Côte d'Ivoire joined the IJID Editorial Team on August 1, 2020. Dr. Aisha Abubakar (nee Ahmed Umar) [MBBS, MPH Field Epidemiology, FWACP] is a seasoned
- [Obituary: Dr. Donald Kaye, ProMED Associate Editor](https://isid.org/obituary-dr-donald-kaye-promed-associate-editor/) - The ISID team is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of ProMED Associate Editor Dr. Donald Kaye. Don was an influential infectious diseases clinician and and integral part of the ProMED team since 2002. "With a true love of infectious diseases and medicine, he remained actively engaged, right up until the end of his
- [October-December 2019 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/october-december-2019-promed-report-map/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on
- [January - March 2020 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/2020-promed-report-map-q1/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location
- [April - June 2020 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/april-june-2020-promed-report-map/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on
- [New Leadership at ISID](https://isid.org/new-leadership-at-isid/) - The International Society for Infectious Disease’s (ISID) Executive Committee appoints a new Interim Executive Director, Martine Coutu, as of June 1, 2020. Based in Montreal, Canada, Martine will join the Boston based team virtually. She brings many years of Executive and International Conference Management and Association leadership to ISID. “Even though these are trying days,
- [ISID Stands Against Racism](https://isid.org/isid-stands-against-racism/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) stands against all forms of discrimination, including racism. As an international non-profit organization registered in the US representing vulnerable populations worldwide, we recognize that structural racism is a public health crisis. As protests continue to erupt globally, we stand in solidarity with the Black community and support the
- [Neelika Malavige Joins ISID’s Executive Committee](https://isid.org/neelika-malavige-joins-isids-executive-committee/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is proud to announce that Professor Neelika Malavige will be joining the ISID’s Executive Committee as of March 10, 2020. Neelika has been the Director of the Centre for Dengue Research at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura since 2012 and she has published extensively on dengue, for which
- [ISID and Pfizer announce a new competitive grant program for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Africa and the Middle East](https://isid.org/isid-pfizer-grant-program-ams-africa-middle-east/) - ISID and Pfizer Global Medical Grants announce a new competitive grant challenge to support programs working on antimicrobial stewardship campaigns throughout Africa and the Middle East. We are seeking innovative quality improvement health services and/or educational research applications that identify and evaluate practices for successfully implementing key elements of antimicrobial stewardship programs. Programs designed for healthcare
- [ProMED Antimicrobial Resistance Network (ProMED-AMR)](https://isid.org/promed-antimicrobial-resistance-network-promed-amr/) - During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been difficult to focus on the myriad of other emerging disease threats that we at ProMED bring to your attention each day. Another pandemic, smoldering for decades and perhaps worsened by the onslaught of COVID-19, are the illnesses caused by antimicrobial resistant (AMR) pathogens. Antimicrobial resistance -- the ability
- [Robert Heyderman Joins ISID’s Executive Committee](https://isid.org/robert-heyderman-joins-isids-executive-committee/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is proud to announce that Professor Robert Heyderman will be joining the ISID’s Executive Committee as of March 10, 2020. Rob Heyderman is a clinician scientist with skills and experience that bridge clinical practice, disease prevention and the fundamental understanding of the mechanisms of infectious disease. Rob directed
- [Paul Tambyah Assumes Role of President-Elect of ISID’s Executive Committee](https://isid.org/paul-tambyah-assumes-role-of-president-elect-of-isids-executive-committee/) - Professor Paul Tambyah has been elected President-Elect of the International Society of Infectious Diseases (ISID)’s Executive Committee. Paul is currently Professor of Medicine at the National University of Singapore and Senior Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician at the National University Hospital. Marc Mendelson, Past-President of ISID, says, “Paul is well-known to all in the field of
- [Alison Holmes Elected President of ISID’s Executive Committee](https://isid.org/alison-holmes-elected-president-of-isids-executive-committee/) - Professor Alison Holmes has been elected President of the International Society of Infectious Diseases (ISID)’s Executive Committee. Alison is a professor of Infectious Diseases at Imperial College, a Fellow of the UK’s Academy of Medical Sciences and a National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator. Marc Mendelson, now Past-President of ISID, says, “I am
- [ICID Cancelled for September 2020](https://isid.org/icid-september-cancelled/) - Last Updated May 7, 2020 Due to the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic and the safety concerns surrounding mass gatherings, the organizers of the 19th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) have made the difficult decision to cancel the Congress scheduled for September 10-13, 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We are currently working with our colleagues in
- [Angel Desai has been awarded a PandemicTech Innovation Fellowship](https://isid.org/angel-desai-pandemictech-fellowship/) - Angel Desai has been awarded a PandemicTech Innovation Fellowship for 2020-2021 to work with ISID’s ProMED using digital epidemic surveillance data to produce AI-guided, actionable forecasts in real time in support of outbreak response and humanitarian health emergency activities across the globe. PandemicTech is a community of innovators based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to fighting pandemic infectious disease
- [Coalition launched to accelerate research on the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries](https://isid.org/coalition-launched-to-accelerate-research-on-the-prevention-and-treatment-of-covid-19-in-low-and-middle-income-countries/) - 3 April 2020 A group of scientists, physicians, funders, and policy makers from over 70 institutions from over 30 countries have launched an international coalition to respond to COVID-19 in resource-poor settings. The COVID-19 Clinical Research Coalition aims to accelerate desperately needed COVID-19 research in those areas where the virus could wreak havoc on already-fragile
- [Obituary: Jacques Acar, ISID Co-Founder, Former President](https://isid.org/obituary-jacques-acar/) - The ISID team is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of ISID's co-founder and a leader in the field of emerging infectious diseases, Jacques Acar. Jacques was always very committed to ISID and continued to serve long after his 15 years on the Executive Committee were over. "It was on his return to France,
- [MOOD - dealing with emerging diseases: rethinking how we monitor global health](https://isid.org/mood-project-2020/) - Is disease X already here? Does the arrival of COVID-19 mean we need to rethink our health monitoring systems? As part of the Monitoring Outbreak events for Disease surveillance project – MOOD – which began in January 2020, European and North American researchers are enhancing early detection capabilities for new epidemics. ISID has joined this
- [Use of digital epidemic surveillance data for AI-guided epidemic forecasting](https://isid.org/digital-epidemic-surveillance-ai-forecasting/) - The COVID-19 outbreak which began in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, rapidly developed into a pandemic. This and other recent infectious disease events have highlighted the need for reliable data sources and predictive models that can assist in defining key risk factors associated with developing outbreaks, as well as their potential for further spread. The
- [19th ICID Postponed Until September 10-13, 2020](https://isid.org/19th-icid-postponed/) - Last Updated February 12, 2020 It is with an understanding of the critical roles our delegates, speakers, and Malaysian hosts have in addressing the current COVID-19 outbreak that we inform you that the 19th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) will be postponed to September 10-13, 2020. “The prevention of further spread and the effective
- [ISID’s ProMED receives operational support from Wellcome](https://isid.org/wellcome-support-for-promed/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is pleased to announce Wellcome’s ongoing operational support of its Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) to continue promoting transparent, one-health global emerging infectious disease surveillance. This support includes enhancements to ProMED’s technology platform and, in collaboration with HealthMap, support for automated collection of data to inform predictive
- [ProMED-AMR, a partnership between ISID and Public Health England is set to bolster global AMR surveillance](https://isid.org/promed-partners-with-phe-amr/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases’ (ISID) Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) is announcing its partnership with Public Health England (PHE), on behalf of the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care, to bolster global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance through technology transfer, monitoring and evaluation, and information exchange. The widespread use of antimicrobials, (including
- [A situational analysis of current antimicrobial governance, regulation, and utilization in South Africa](https://isid.org/current-antimicrobial-governance/) - The Global Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance calls for the use of antimicrobial medicines in human and animal health to be optimized, in tandem with a strengthening of the knowledge and evidence base through surveillance and research. However, there is a paucity of consumption data for African countries such as South Africa. Determining antimicrobial consumption
- [Rapid reporting of emerging disease outbreaks using unofficial sources: lessons from ProMED](https://isid.org/rapid-reporting-of-emerging-disease-outbreaks-using-unofficial-sources/) - Larry Madoff, ProMED Editor, discusses the use of informal, unofficial information sources for infectious disease surveillance presented at the Eurosurveillance seminar at the European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE). Learn more
- [Posters submitted to the 18th ICID now available to view online](https://isid.org/posters-submitted-to-the-18th-icid-now-available-to-view-online/) - At the 18th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) traditional, printed posters were replaced with an electronic on-site system that enabled delegates to search for content and contact presenters. Using the same technology, all posters submitted to the Congress are now available online. Browse all posters at the 18th ICID
- [Stewarding antibiotics of last resort.  Paper published by Marc Mendelson, ISID's President, and colleagues](https://isid.org/stewarding-antibiotics-last-resort-paper/) - Increasing reliance on antibiotics of last resort to treat the rising numbers of multi-drug resistant bacterial infections in people has focused attention on how shared-use antibiotics are managed and regulated across human and animal health. In The One Health stewardship of colistin as a antibiotic of last resort for human health in South Africa published in
- [ProMED data to help hackers rise to Infectious Diseases Application Challenge in Nigeria](https://isid.org/hackers-infectious-diseases-application-challenge/) - When a meningitis outbreak began recently in Zamfara State, North West Nigeria, the time it took news of the outbreak to reach federal level meant that the outbreak was able to spread to several Nigerian states, with significant associated mortality, before the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) could respond. The Infectious Diseases Application Challenge
- [What happened at the 18th ICID's 2018 Hackathon in Buenos Aires](https://isid.org/18th-icid-2018-hackathon-buenos-aires/) - Current situation Today, 2.1 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water services and 4.5 billion people lack safely managed sanitation services. Unsafe hygiene practices are widespread, compounding the effects on people’s health. The impact on child mortality rates is devastating with more than 340,000 children under five dying annually from diarrhoeal diseases due
- [International Journal of Infectious Diseases, May 2018, published](https://isid.org/international-journal-infectious-diseases-may-2018-edition-published/) - The International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) is published monthly by the International Society for Infectious Diseases. IJID is a peer-reviewed, open access journal and publishes original clinical and laboratory-based research, together with reports of clinical trials, reviews, and some case reports dealing with the epidemiology, clinical diagnosis, treatment, and control of infectious diseases with
- [An evaluation of the EpiCore Outbreak Verification System](https://isid.org/evaluation-epicore-outbreak-verification-system/) - ISID staff and partners evaluate the EpiCore Outbreak Verification System in the May 2018 issue of the Bulletin of the World Health Organization. Spoiler: EpiCore was able to demonstrate the value of crowdsourcing for enhancing disease surveillance activities by showing the feasibility of recruiting and training highly qualified volunteer professionals around the world for outbreak
- [Major new exhibition opens featuring ProMED](https://isid.org/outbreak-major-new-exhibition-opens-featuring-promed/) - On Friday, May 18, 2018, Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World opened at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, where it will remain for three years. The exhibition takes visitors through the origins of specific diseases and outbreaks and the effect of zoonotic diseases when they “spillover” into humans. As described on the
- [ISID endorses Wellcome Trust statement on data sharing during the DRC Ebola outbreak](https://isid.org/isid-endorses-wellcome-trust-statement-on-data-sharing-during-the-drc-ebola-outbreak/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases, its Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) and its journal, the International Journal of Infectious Diseases are pleased to support and become signatories of the recent statement by Wellcome Trust encouraging the sharing of research findings and data relevant to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The
- [The terrifying lessons of a pandemic simulation](https://isid.org/https-www-newyorker-com-science-elements-the-terrifying-lessons-of-a-pandemic-simulation/) - A recent outbreak exercise held by the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security revealed vulnerabilities that are hardwired into the American system. The Terrifying Lessons of a Pandemic Simulation
- [ICEID 2018 Leaders Program](https://isid.org/iceid-2018-leaders-program/) - The ICEID Leaders Program was created over a decade ago to promote global health partnerships and collaboration in the area of infectious disease prevention by increasing participation in ICEID by public health leaders from resource-limited countries. Selected through a competitive process and representing ministries of health, other health and research institutions, and nongovernmental organizations, the
- [ProMED Q1 word cloud published](https://isid.org/promed-q1-word-cloud-published/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on a continent. ABOUT PROMED ProMED – the
- [International Journal of Infectious Diseases, June 2018, published](https://isid.org/international-journal-infectious-diseases-june-2018-edition-published/) - The International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) is published monthly by the International Society for Infectious Diseases. IJID is a peer-reviewed, open access journal and publishes original clinical and laboratory-based research, together with reports of clinical trials, reviews, and some case reports dealing with the epidemiology, clinical diagnosis, treatment, and control of infectious diseases with
- [Assistant Director Position at ISID/ProMED](https://isid.org/assistant-director-position/) - ISID is seeking an infectious disease and/or public health professional to work in our Brookline, Massachusetts office overseeing the day-to-day operation of ProMED. The Assistant Director will help direct a team of global health professionals working toward the early detection of emerging disease threats and oversee operations of the system. See the full job description
- [ESCMID Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance from Bench to Practice in Cuba](https://isid.org/http-www-antimicrobialresistancecuba-com/) - ESCMID CONFERENCE ON ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: FROM BENCH TO PRACTICE26 and 27 of September, 2018, La Havana Cuba The Cuban Society of Microbiology and Parasitology and the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID), has the pleasure to invite you to the ESCMID Conference: “Antimicrobial resistance from bench to practice”. Which has been jointly
- [ProMED data used to inform a study on cholera in Africa published in the Lancet](https://isid.org/cholera-promed-data-lancet/) - ProMED data was used to inform a study recently published in the Lancet. The article, “Mapping the burden of cholera in sub-Saharan Africa and implications for control: an analysis of data across geographical scales” by Justin Lessler, et al. was published in the Lancet on May 12, 2018 and funded by the Bill & Melinda
- [A letter from the new ISID president, Marc Mendelson](https://isid.org/a-letter-from-the-new-isid-president-marc-mendelson/) - Dear Members of the ISID family, It’s a great pleasure and honor to have recently taken over as president of the Society. A huge vote of thanks must go to Jon Cohen, for all that he has done over an exceptionally productive presidency. We say goodbye to Keith Klugman and Ziad Memish from our Executive
- [ISID's Guide to Infection Control participates in IBM Incubator Program](https://isid.org/guide_incubator/) - ISID’s Guide to Infection Control in the Healthcare Setting (Guide) was selected from a very competitive pool to participate in the IBM Patterns Incubator program over the next 7 weeks. The IBM Patterns Incubator program is a fast-paced, 10-week design program that pairs a sponsoring team with IBM interns to research, prototype, and test a
- [ProMED Report Map (April - June 2018)](https://isid.org/promed-report-map-q2/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on a continent. ABOUT PROMED ProMED – the
- [Comparison of Antibiotic Prescribing in Health Care Settings in the US](https://isid.org/antibiotic-prescribing-comparison-us-2/) - A study published yesterday in JAMA Internal Medicine compares the rates of antibiotic prescribing in various outpatient settings and finds that not only are antibiotic prescriptions commonly written for patients with upper respiratory tract conditions without appropriate indication, but antibiotics are prescribed at retail clinics and urgent care centers 2 to 3 times more frequently than at other outpatient
- [Access to Treatment for Hepatitis B Virus Infection](https://isid.org/access-to-treatment-for-hepatitis-b-virus-infection/) - An estimated 257 million people worldwide live with chronic hepatitis B virus infection, but in 2016, only one in 10 had received a diagnosis and just 4.5 million were receiving treatment. In Access to Treatment for Hepatitis B Virus Infection — Worldwide, 2016, published by the CDC, the authors discuss approaches to achieving the WHO’s target
- [18th ICID Abstract Supplement Published in the IJID](https://isid.org/ijid-icid-abstract-supplement/) - In this edition of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID), we celebrate the scientific abstracts of the 18th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID)/XVIII Congreso SADI that was held 1–4 March 2018 in the beautiful city of Buenos Aires. The congress, like Argentina’s indomitable Tango, was a close partnership between the International Society for
- [The Universal Flu Vaccine Could Be Here in 2 Years: Study](https://isid.org/the-universal-flu-vaccine-could-be-here-in-2-years-study/) - Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine announced Wednesday that they were able to protect mice, rabbits, and ferrets from a few flu strains by changing how they attacked a flu virus’ protein structure. “If it works in humans even half as well as it does in mice, then the sky’s the
- [ProMED Moderator Selected for ICEID 2018 Leaders Program](https://isid.org/iceid-2018-leaders-program-2/) - Paritosh K. Biswas, ProMED moderator for the South Asia network, and professor at Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Chittagong, Bangladesh, was honored at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)’s International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID) in Atlanta last month. The ICEID Leaders Program was created over a decade ago (as a component
- [IJID Publishes an Editorial ahead of UNGA Meeting on TB - 'United to End TB: an urgent global response to a global epidemic'](https://isid.org/ijid-editorial-ending-tb/) - On 26th September 2018, history will be made. For the first time ever, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will meet in New York (WHO 2018) with a specific focus on Tuberculosis (TB) which is the leading cause of death from an infectious disease worldwide (WHO 2017). The theme of the meeting is ‘United to
- [ProMED Moderator Comment on the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in India](https://isid.org/update-on-the-global-polio-eradication-initiative-in-india/) - Moderator comment on ProMED: Marjorie Pollack A key goal of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is the total removal of all polioviruses from circulation. This includes the wild poliovirus (WPV), the oral polio vaccine virus (OPV), and all forms of vaccine derived polioviruses (VDPV). As stated in previous ProMED commentaries, the OPV2 virus has
- [ProMED Moderator Comment on MERS-CoV in Saudi Arabia](https://isid.org/mers-in-saudi-arabia/) - Moderator comment on ProMED: Marjorie Pollack MERS-CoV continues to circulate in Saudi Arabia with the occasional spillover into humans from camel exposure, or close contact with other cases. It clearly is an infection that has transmission enhanced in the healthcare environment when there are breaches in infection-control practices. While Saudi Arabia is clearly the epicenter
- [ProMED Report Map (July - September 2018)](https://isid.org/promed-report-map-q3-2018/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on a continent. Subcribe to ProMED
- [ProMED-mail 2018 Anniversary Award for Excellence goes to Dr. Maria Jacobs](https://isid.org/promed-mail-2018-anniversary-award/) - Each year, ProMED-mail presents an award in honor of the anniversary of its founding in August 1994. We are pleased to announce the winners of this annual award is Dr. Maria Jacobs! We are pleased to present the 2018 ProMED-mail Awards for Excellence in Outbreak Reporting on the Internet to one of our own, Dr.
- [Save the Date for the 19th ICID](https://isid.org/save-the-date-for-the-19th-icid/)
- [2018 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/promed-report-map-2018/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on
- [Gloves](https://isid.org/gloves/) - The rubber outer gloves, used to care for our patients and protect our colleagues from infection, as they hung drying after one use, waiting for the next. By Trent Herdman (18th ICID Photo Contest Winner) “Global Infectious Diseases: Macro to Micro” is a series of photos that were finalists in the 18th ICID Photo Contest.
- [Global Disease Outbreaks Associated with the 2015-2016 El Niño Event](https://isid.org/global-disease-outbreaks-associated-el-nino-event/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID)’s Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) is referenced and acknowledged in the recent Scientific Reports published in Nature entitled: Global Disease Outbreaks Associated with the 2015-2016 El Niño Event. Using ProMED reports and other data sources, the authors analyzed environmental conditions, tracked select diseases, and systematically recorded and georeferenced
- [Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 to 2024 cohort of ISID's Emerging Leaders in International Infectious Diseases](https://isid.org/applications-emerging-leaders-in-international-infectious-diseases/) - The ISID Emerging Leaders in International Infectious Diseases program is designed to give selected early career investigators and physicians in global infectious diseases an unusual opportunity to become involved in a major international organization, work closely with influential experts in their field, and gain invaluable experience at a senior level with program development and management.
- [One Health Expert in Bangladesh](https://isid.org/one-health-expert-in-bangladesh/) - The first One Health expert in Bangladesh is collecting cloacal swabs for poultry enteropathogen detection. This is a great advancement in infectious disease prevention and One Health capacity building. (Photo by Mahfuza Flowra) “Global Infectious Diseases: Macro to Micro” is a series of photos that were finalists in the 18th ICID Photo Contest.
- [Global infection prevention gaps, needs, and utilization of educational resources: A cross-sectional assessment by the International Society for Infectious Diseases](https://isid.org/global-infection-prevention-gaps-needs-and-utilization-of-educational-resources/) - Thank you to more than 1,200 ISID members from 194 countries who responded to a survey on global Infection prevention gaps, needs and the utilization of educational resources. The survey demonstrated clear gaps for IPC training and education, antimicrobial testing and access to antibiotics between WHO regions and between country income groupings. To facilitate worldwide
- [Bending the Epidemic Curve: Advancements and opportunities to reduce the threat of emerging pathogens](https://isid.org/bending-the-epidemic-curve/) - ISID’s Dr. Larry Madoff and Dr. Angel Desai have published an editorial in Cambridge Core’s Epidemiology & Infection Journal discussing the advancements and opportunities to reduce the threat of emerging pathogens. This journal is open access. Read the Editorial
- [Polio Vaccination Campaign](https://isid.org/polio-vaccination-campaign/) - Photo of a Polio vaccination campaign at the Nigeria-Niger border (Photo by Bomoi Idriss) “Global Infectious Diseases: Macro to Micro” is a series of photos that were finalists in the 18th ICID Photo Contest.
- [January-March 2019 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/promed-report-map-2019-q1/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on
- [The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) and Pfizer announce a new competitive grant program for Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Latin America region](https://isid.org/new-pfizer-antimicrobial-stewardship-grant-opportunity/) - In order to reduce the development and spread of resistant bacteria and deliver better patient outcomes, healthcare organizations must implement measures to ensure optimal use of antibiotics. Implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship program will help organizations reach the goal of providing patients requiring antibiotic treatment with the right antibiotic(s), at the right time, at the
- [ISID's ProMED Joins Wellcome's SEDRIC](https://isid.org/promed-joins-sedric/) - We are excited to announce that ISID’s Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) has been accepted as a member of the Surveillance and Epidemiology of Drug-resistant Infections Consortium (SEDRIC) supported by Wellcome. SEDRIC brings together a wide range of international expertise and takes action to tackle the gaps in drug-resistant infection surveillance and epidemiology. Established
- [Ubiquitous Soil Zygomycete](https://isid.org/soil-zygomycete/) - This ubiquitous soil zygomycete is rarely seen in the microbiology laboratory, but it delights the eye with its characteristic flask-shaped sporangia when it is found. (Photo by Claire Henry) “Global Infectious Diseases: Macro to Micro” is a series of photos that were finalists in the 18th ICID Photo Contest.
- [Staff Advancements at ISID](https://isid.org/staff-advancements-at-isid/) - The ISID is pleased to announce the advancement of a number of staff members doing the work of the organization. Linda MacKinnon has been appointed as the Interim Director of Emerging Disease Surveillance, and Taryn Silver Lorthe has been named Interim Director of Marketing and Communications. Linda MacKinnon, MPH, PMP has been appointed as ISID’s
- [An Update on ISID's Guide's Participation in IBM Incubator Program](https://isid.org/guide_incubator_update/) - In 2018, the ISID Guide to infection Control in the Healthcare Setting was selected from among a very competitive pool to participate in the IBM Patterns Incubator program. ISID proposed that the incubator project focus on developing a personalized interactive, digital 6th Edition of the Guide taking into consideration user feedback obtained from more than 1,100 healthcare workers from 194 countries who currently use
- [Friend or Foe? My name is Blasto!](https://isid.org/friend-or-foe-blasto/) - “One day late in the night in our parasitology laboratory upon finishing density gradient centrifugation of Blastocystisculture, I took a layer of Blastocystisand placed over a slide and observed under 40 X objective. The Blastocystishorde reminded me of the full moon with conspicuous craters. Immediately I took multiple pictures with my mobile phone to bring
- [2018 IJID Impact Factor Released](https://isid.org/2018-ijid-impact-factor/) - Rolling out the red carpet. Can you hear the trumpets? And the new IJID Impact Factor is… 3.538! A short recap of the IJID Impact factor over the last years: I think the saying “It takes a village to raise a child” also applies to the IJID Impact Factor. “It takes a village to raise the
- [Membership and Program Manager, Amy Galblum, Retires after 16 Years with ISID](https://isid.org/amy-galblum-retires/) - After more than 16 years, Amy Galblum, our Membership and Program Manager, will retire from ISID at the end of June. Amy joined ISID in 2003 as the Program Coordinator. With Amy’s help ISID’s membership has grown from a few thousand members to over 90,000. “I am disappointed to lose such a fine member of
- [April-June 2019 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/april-june-2019-promed-report-map/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on
- [Institut Mérieux Award](https://isid.org/institut-merieux-award-amr/) - Apply Here The development and propagation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health challenge that affects humans, animals, and the environment. To address AMR at the global level, innovative approaches to the identification, tracking, and prevention are urgently needed. For many years, the Institut Mérieux and its entities have been committed to the fight
- [Welcome to our New ProMED Moderators](https://isid.org/welcome-moderators/) - ProMED is different from other surveillance systems because of the commitment of our Moderators. These incredible professionals around the world bring you the latest information with context, collaboration, and conclusions. They are the ProMED Moderators. Each of our professional moderators has extensive expertise in the field and brings years of experience to the surveillance, research
- [ISID's Guide to Infection Control NOW AVAILABLE in Spanish!](https://isid.org/guidenowinspanish/) - We are delighted to announce the Spanish edition of the Guide to Infection Control in the Healthcare Setting is now available on the ISID’s webpage at . We would like to thank Professor Samuel Ponce de Leon, the Associate Editor of the Spanish Edition, Head of the Center of Research on Infectious Diseases at the
- [IJID Special Issue: Dengue Fever in India](https://isid.org/ijidspecialissuedengueindia/) - With dengue named as one of the top 10 threats to global health in 2019 that need prioritizing by the World Health Organization, concerted action by the global community is urgently needed to reduce dengue deaths and disease. India is often described as the epicenter of dengue and has pioneered research to improve health outcomes.
- [Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of ProMED!](https://isid.org/promed25anniversary/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is excited to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) this month. ProMED was launched in 1994 as an email service to identify unusual health events related to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and toxins affecting humans, animals, and plants. Born from a
- [Educational webinars on antimicrobial R&D from GARDP](https://isid.org/gardpwebinars/) - The Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership (GARDP) is a not-for-profit research and development organization, committed to developing and delivering five new treatments to address antibiotic resistant infections by 2025. Initiated by the World Health Organization and Drugs for Neglected Disease initiative, GARDP is an important element of the WHO’s Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial
- [Learn about Our Meetings: What is ICID?](https://isid.org/what-is-icid/) - Want to learn more about the International Congress on Infectious Diseases? Listen to ISID’s President, Marc Mendelson explain in this short video. "ICID is the International Congress on Infectious Diseases organized by the International Society for Infectious Diseases. It is held in different regions of the world every two years and combines clinical practice and
- [PH SPOT's Infographics 101 Course](https://isid.org/ph-spot-infographics-101/) - The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is excited to bring you an opportunity to take PH SPOT's Infographics 101 course with a 25% discount for ISID Members. As public health professionals, it is our responsibility to effectively communicate our "findings" (i.e. data, policy changes, facts) to our stakeholders, whether that's the public, people in
- [ISID's Position Paper Series](https://isid.org/positionpaperseries/) - The ISID Position Paper Series is an exciting new initiative for the Society to highlight key issues in international health and infectious diseases. This series provides an opportunity to discuss timely issues within the field and develop recommendations into manuscripts for publication in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID). The content for this series
- [Learn about Our Meetings: When is the Next ICID?](https://isid.org/when-is-the-next-icid/) - Want to learn more about the next International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID)? Listen to ISID’s Executive Committee Member, Zamberi Sekawi, explain in this short video. "When is the next ICID? The 19th ICID will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from February 20-23 in 2020. ISID is partnering with the Malaysian Society of Infectious
- [ISID's Position Paper Series: Central Line Infections](https://isid.org/positionpaperseries-clabsi/) - The next paper in ISID's position paper series focuses on Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSIs). The placement and access of central lines is crucial to deliver lifesaving medical treatments and restore health. However, when these access points become infected, this can complicate treatment regimens and endanger a patient's health. The authors of this position
- [2019 ProMED Award for Excellence in Outbreak Reporting on the Internet](https://isid.org/2019promedaward/) - Each year, ProMED-mail presents an award in honor of the anniversary of its founding in August 1994. We are pleased to announce the winners of this annual award. This year’s award goes to Steve Morse and Barbara Hatch Rosenberg, who, along with the late Jack Woodall, founded ProMED in 1994. Their foresight and imagination began the
- [ISID's Position Paper Series: Hand Hygiene](https://isid.org/positionpaperserieshandhygiene/) - To continue ISID's position paper series, the next topic of focus is hand hygiene in resource-limited settings. Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the development and spread of infections in the healthcare setting. Proper washing techniques, coupled with sustained access to soap and water can improve health outcomes for patients.
- [July-September 2019 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/promed-report-map-2019-q3/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location on
- [ISID & MSIDC to Collaborate with DNDi & GARDP on 19th ICID Sessions](https://isid.org/dndi-gardp-collaboration-icid2020/) - The International Society of Infectious Diseases (ISID) and the Malaysian Society of Infectious Diseases and Chemotherapy (MSIDC) are excited to be collaborating with DNDi (Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative) and GARDP (Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership) on sessions on critical updates on HCV, Global Access to Medicines and Drug-resistant Gonorrhea for the 19th International
- [Smithsonian Outbreak! Exhibit Extended through November 2021](https://isid.org/outbreak-exhibit-extended-november-2021/) - Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History opened on Friday, May 18, 2018, and the exhibit will now remain on view until November 2021. The exhibition takes visitors through the origins of specific diseases and outbreaks and the effect of zoonotic diseases when they “spillover” into humans. As described
- [Learn about Our Meetings: Why Should You Attend ICID?](https://isid.org/learn-about-our-meetings-why/) - Wondering why you should attend the next International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID)? Listen to ISID’s Secretary and President-Elect, Rana Hajjeh, explain in this short video. "Why should you attend ICID? This is an amazing reunion of infectious diseases experts from all over the globe. You are going to hear updates on the hottest topics
- [ProMED Seeks Infectious Disease Moderators - Africa](https://isid.org/idmodafricaopen/) - PROMED SEEKS INFECTIOUS DISEASE MODERATORS - AFRICA *********************************************************************** A ProMED-mail post http://www.promedmail.org ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases http://www.isid.org Date: Sat 16 Nov 2019 From: Marjorie P. Pollack, MD, deputy editor, ProMED-mail ProMED has been a leader in the field of innovative disease surveillance strategies to complement routine disease surveillance
- [2019 ISID/ESCMID Fellowship awardees](https://isid.org/2019-isid-escmid-fellowship-awardees/) - On behalf of European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) and ISID, we are very pleased to announce the two ISID/ESCMID Fellowshipawardees for 2019. This joint fellowship program aims to foster international, peer-to-peer collaboration and the exchange of scientific knowledge and best practices. Nebangwa Derrick Neba from the University of Buea in Cameroon Project
- [2019 Swiss Society for Infectious Diseases/ISID Infectious Diseases Research Fellowship Program](https://isid.org/2019-ssi-isid-infectious-diseases-research-fellowship-program/) - On behalf of SSI and ISID, we are pleased to announce that two applicants were chosen for the 2019 Swiss Society for Infectious Diseases/ISID Infectious Diseases Research Fellowship Program. The purpose of this fellowship program is to support infectious disease physicians and scientists from under-resourced countries through multidisciplinary clinical and laboratory training at select biomedical institutions
- [ISID Aims to Reduce its Carbon Footprint](https://isid.org/icidcarbonfootprint/) - The International Society of Infectious Diseases (ISID) recognizes the dangerous impact that climate change has on our environment including the implications this has on the spread of infectious diseases. We aim to reduce our carbon footprint wherever possible. While we acknowledge the carbon footprint caused by international travel to meetings such as our upcoming International
- [Pfizer-ISID Antimicrobial Resistance in the Latin America Region Grant Challenge Program Outcomes](https://isid.org/pfizer-isid-amr-in-latin-america-grant-outcome/) - In May 2019, the International Society for Infectious Diseases and Pfizer Independent Global Medical Grants announced a partnership to fund antimicrobial stewardship programs in Latin America. This competitive grant challenge attracted over 60-proposals striving to better understand the development of anti-microbial resistance, reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics and improve dispensing methods amongst healthcare professionals. From
- [2019 ProMED Report Map](https://isid.org/2019-promed-report-map/) - ISID publishes annual and quarterly word clouds based on ProMED’s infectious disease surveillance where the size of each word indicates the frequency with which a ProMED report was published on the topic. Click on the image to zoom in. Note: word size does not indicate the size of an outbreak nor its exact location
- [The 19th ICID and the Evolving 2019-nCoV Outbreak](https://isid.org/the-19th-icid-and-the-evolving-2019-ncov-outbreak/) - As of January 30, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the 2019-nCoV outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), but opposes travel restrictions. As of now, the 19th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) will continue as planned. We recognize that this is an evolving situation and we are monitoring the
- [7 Places to Grab Coffee with Your New Colleague at the 19th ICID](https://isid.org/grab-coffee-new-colleague-19th-icid/) - The 19th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) brings together over 2,000 infectious disease professionals from around the world. It is a wonderful chance to connect with your colleagues to share knowledge, create new ideas and start collaborations. We have compiled a list of coffee shops within walking distance to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
- [5 Sites You Must See in Kuala Lumpur](https://isid.org/5-sites-you-must-see-in-kuala-lumpur/) - The 19th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) is being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia, boasting gleaming skyscrapers, colonial architecture, charming locals, and a myriad of natural attractions. We hope that before and after the Congress you will spend some time exploring all that this beautiful city
- [Cooperation between the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Information Centre for International Health Protection (INIG) and ProMED](https://isid.org/rki-inig-and-promed/) - The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID’s) Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) are proud to announce a new partnership to advance infectious disease surveillance capabilities throughout Africa. This joint effort will identify, train, and support three new experts with significant experience in the infectious disease field. These experts

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- [One Health Day](https://isid.org/one-health-day/) - ONE HEALTH DAY One Health Day – November 3 Recognizing the interconnectedness between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment is paramount to addressing some of the multidimensional challenges that emerging and re-emerging diseases impose to public health globally. Zoonotic diseases are becoming a growing health threat worldwide, with increasing reports of outbreaks in diverse
- [World Polio Day](https://isid.org/world-polio-day/) - WORLD POLIO DAY World Polio Day – October 24 World Polio Day is commemorated on October 24th every year commemorating the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis. The day is dedicated to creating awareness about the disease and supporting all initiatives to prevent it, highlighting the
- [International Infection Prevention Week](https://isid.org/international-infection-prevention-week/) - INTERNATIONAL INFECTION PREVENTION WEEK International Infection Prevention Week – October 19 to 25 International Infection Prevention Week has been highlighting the importance of infection prevention every third week of October since 1986 to educate stakeholders and the general public on the importance of preventing the spread of illnesses and infectious agents, keeping people safe, and
- [World Meningitis Day](https://isid.org/world-meningitis-day/) - WORLD MENINGITIS DAY World Meningitis Day – October 5 World Meningitis Day helps to raise awareness about this disease, which can potentially be deadly and can kill in a matter of hours or cause lifelong disability. Meningitis affects people of all ages but mainly young children; it is estimated that globally around half of meningitis
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- [Fungal Disease Awareness Week](https://isid.org/fungal-disease-awareness-week/) - FUNGAL DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK Fungal Disease Awareness Week – September 15 to 19 Fungal diseases are increasing worldwide and global estimates suggest an annual incidence of 6.5 million invasive fungal infections and communications from several reports indicate that more than one billion people worldwide get a fungal infection each year. The growing threat of fungal
- [World Sepsis Day](https://isid.org/world-sepsis-day/) - WORLD SEPSIS DAY World Sepsis Day – September 13 World Sepsis Day was initiated by the Global Sepsis Alliance in 2012. In 2017, the World Health Assembly and the World Health Organization made sepsis a global health priority. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection causes injury to
- [World Field Epidemiology Day](https://isid.org/world-field-epidemiology-day/) - WORLD FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY DAY World Field Epidemiology Day – September 7 World Field Epidemiology Day is celebrated on September 7, the day John Snow reported its cholera outbreak investigation results in 1854. It recognizes the role of field epidemiologists collaborating in investigations initiated in response to urgent public health problems, including the identification of cases,
- [World Mosquito Day](https://isid.org/world-mosquito-day/) - WORLD MOSQUITO DAY World Mosquito Day – August 20 World Mosquito Day is observed on August 20 each year to raise awareness about the dangers of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika, yellow fever, and chikungunya. The day commemorates the discovery made by Sir Ronald Ross in 1897, who established that female Anopheles mosquitoes
- [World Hepatitis Day](https://isid.org/world-hepatitis-day/) - WORLD HEPATITIS DAY World Hepatitis Day – July 28 World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 each year to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, a major global health challenge affecting millions of people. Viral hepatitis are a group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, B, C, E. The day highlights the need for
- [World Zoonoses Day](https://isid.org/world-zoonoses-day/) - WORLD ZOONOSES DAY World Zoonoses Day – July 6 World Zoonoses Day, observed annually on July 6, raises awareness about zoonotic diseases—infections that spread between animals and humans, such as rabies, COVID-19, Ebola, Lassa fever, bovine tuberculosis, and avian influenza. The date commemorates Louis Pasteur’s successful administration of the first rabies vaccine on July 6,
- [World AIDS Vaccine Day](https://isid.org/world-aids-vaccine-day/) - WORLD AIDS VACCINE DAY World AIDS Vaccine Day – May 18 Observed annually on May 18, and also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, highlights the urgent need for a vaccine to prevent HIV/AIDS. The day honors the efforts of scientists, healthcare workers, volunteers, and advocates working toward developing a safe and effective HIV vaccine.
- [World Hand Hygiene Day](https://isid.org/world-hand-hygiene-day/) - WORLD HAND HYGIENE DAY World Hand Hygiene Day – May 5 World Hand Hygiene Day, observed on May 5, is a global initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare settings and daily life. Proper handwashing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizers is
- [World Immunization Week](https://isid.org/world-immunization-week/) - WORLD IMMUNIZATION WEEK World Immunization Week – April 24 to 30 World Immunization Week, observed in the last week of April, is a global initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote the lifesaving power of vaccines. It emphasizes the importance of routine immunization in preventing infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, tetanus, measles,
- [World Malaria Day](https://isid.org/world-malaria-day/) - WORLD MALARIA DAY World Malaria Day – April 25 World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25, highlights the global fight against malaria and the need for continued investment in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites and transmitted through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes, remains a major public health challenge, particularly
- [World Chagas Disease Day](https://isid.org/world-chagas-day/) - WORLD CHAGAS DISEASE DAY World Chagas Disease Day – April 14 World Chagas Disease Day, observed on April 14, raises awareness about Chagas disease, a neglected tropical disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. Transmitted primarily through the bite of infected triatomine bugs (kissing bugs), the disease can also spread through blood transfusion, organ transplantation,
- [World Health Day](https://isid.org/world-health-day/) - WORLD HEALTH DAY World Health Day – April 7 World Health Day, observed annually on April 7, marks the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. It serves as a global platform to raise awareness about pressing health issues. Each year, a specific theme highlights key challenges in public health, such as universal
- [World Tuberculosis Day](https://isid.org/world-tuberculosis-day/) - WORLD TUBERCULOSIS DAY World Tuberculosis Day – March 24 World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, observed on March 24, raises awareness about the devastating impact of TB and the urgent need to accelerate efforts toward its elimination. The date marks the discovery of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium by Dr. Robert Koch in 1882, a breakthrough that paved
- [World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day](https://isid.org/world-neglected-tropical-diseases-day/) - WORLD NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES DAY World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day – January 30 World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day, observed on January 30, raises awareness about diseases that disproportionately affect impoverished communities and often receive limited attention and funding. These diseases, including dengue, leprosy, schistosomiasis, and Chagas disease, impact millions worldwide, leading to chronic disability
- [Research](https://isid.org/research/) - RESEARCH Fostering innovation, generating new knowledge and ideas. Working with the infectious disease community worldwide to promote collaboration among researchers. Enabling investigators to extend their research experience, learning, and sharing inside and outside their region. Supporting infectious disease professionals to develop their skills, conduct groundbreaking scientific research, and expand their horizons. Research Grants and Fellowships
- [SSI/ISID Fellowship](https://isid.org/research/ssi-isid-fellowships/) - SSI/ISID Fellowship ISID and the Swiss Society for Infectious Diseases (SSI) jointly sponsor the SSI/ISID Infectious Diseases Research Fellowship Program. The purpose of this Fellowship Program is to support infectious disease physicians and scientists from under-resourced countries through multidisciplinary clinical and laboratory training at a select biomedical institution in Zurich, Switzerland. The objectives of the
- [ISID/ESCMID Fellowships](https://isid.org/research/isid-escmid-fellowships/) - ISID/ESCMID FELLOWSHIPS The ISID/ESCMID Fellowships were established in 2010 by the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) and the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) to foster international collaboration and the exchange of scientific knowledge and best practices in infectious diseases. Through this partnership, the program has supported early-career investigators from low
- [Board of Directors](https://isid.org/board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors Sally Roberts, New Zealand PRESIDENT Dr. Sally Roberts serves as the President of the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID). For over the last 40 years, the Society's mission has been to empower clinical health experts and allied professionals to prevent, investigate, and manage infectious diseases within a One Health context. The
- [2020 Impact Report](https://isid.org/2020-impact-report/) - 2020 Impact Report Highlights from ISID’s global surveillance response, research funding expansion, and education initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Download PDFBack to Annual Impact Key Highlights Delivered 1,984 ProMED reports globally, with COVID-19 as the most reported condition (550 posts) Launched the ProMED-AMR network and supported surveillance with 7 moderators Awarded over $1 million in
- [2021 Impact Report](https://isid.org/2021-impact-report/) - 2021 Impact Report Highlights from ISID’s global education initiatives, research funding, and infectious disease surveillance—strengthened through ProMED and international collaboration. Download PDFBack to Annual Impact Key Highlights Delivered education through webinars, podcasts, professional development workshops, and translation packages reaching 98+ countries IMED 2021 brought together 800+ attendees, 350+ ePosters, and 95+ countries represented Awarded more
- [2025 Impact Report](https://isid.org/2025-impact-report/) - 2025 Impact Report Highlights from ISID’s global disease intelligence, publishing impact, and AMR initiatives—looking ahead to ICID 2026. Download PDFBack to Annual Impact Key Highlights 14,962 ProMED users and 8,447 posts across 10 regional and topic-based networks IJID Impact Factor of 4.3 with 7M+ article views and downloads IJID Regions Impact Factor of 1.7 and
- [2024 Impact Report](https://isid.org/2024-impact-report/) - 2024 Impact Report Highlights from ISID’s global disease surveillance, publishing impact, and capacity-building initiatives—spotlighting ICID 2024 in Cape Town. Download PDFBack to Annual Impact Key Highlights 6,719 ProMED posts supporting global disease monitoring ICID 2024 (Cape Town) welcomed 1,062 attendees from 40 countries with 133 oral abstracts and 370 posters IJID achieved a 4.8 Impact
- [2022 Impact Report](https://isid.org/2022-impact-report/) - 2022 Impact Report Highlights from ISID’s global surveillance, scientific publishing impact, and international collaboration—centered around ICID 2022 in Kuala Lumpur. Download PDFBack to Annual Impact Key Highlights ICID 2022 welcomed 1,987 registered attendees from 83 countries, with 889 abstracts submitted ProMED delivered 6,637 posts across 10 networks, supported by 56 team members in 36 countries
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- [International Council Members](https://isid.org/council-members/) - ISID COUNCIL MEMBERS African Region Tayo Bablobi Nigeria Henry Mwandumba Malawi Armel Tedjou Nouboudem Cameroon Robert Shey Cameroon Ernest Tambo Cameroon Belay Tessema Ethiopia Zegeye Hailemariam Tessema Ethiopia Chinyere Nneka Ukaga Nigeria Sean Wasserman South Africa/UK Eastern Mediterranean Region Hakan Leblebicioglu Turkey Nada Melhem Lebanon Mohamed Rhajaoui Morocco Nir Rudoler Israel Maysaa Abdallah Saeed Egypt
- [Emerging Leaders in International Infectious Diseases](https://isid.org/emergingleaders/) - Emerging Leaders In recognition of their past contributions to the field of international infectious diseases and in anticipation of their future impact on the discipline, these individuals are recognized as ISID Emerging Leaders in International Infectious Diseases. Umang Agrawal, India Dr Umang Agrawal is an Infectious Diseases clinician and the co-ordinator of the Institutional Antimicrobial
- [Events](https://isid.org/events2/) - 06 July 2026 World Zoonoses DayFind out more 28 July 2026 World Hepatitis DayFind out more 20 August 2026 World Mosquito DayFind out more 25 August 2026 ProMED’s 32nd AnniversaryFind out more 07 September 2026 World Field Epidemiology DayFind out more 13 September 2026 World Sepsis DayFind out more 28 September 2026 World Rabies DayFind
- [Guía para el Control de Infecciones Asociadas a la Atención en Salud de ISID](https://isid.org/guia/) - GUÍA PARA EL CONTROL DE INFECCIONES ASOCIADAS A LA ATENCIÓN EN SALUD La Guía para el Control de Infecciones en el Ámbito Sanitario se discontinuó oficialmente en septiembre de 2025. Es posible que las versiones anteriores ya no estén actualizadas y no se les realiza mantenimiento. Extendemos nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a los editores anteriores:
- [Guide to Infection Control in the Healthcare Setting](https://isid.org/guide/) - GUIDE TO INFECTION CONTROL IN THE HEALTHCARE SETTING The Guide to Infection Control in the Healthcare Setting was officially discontinued in September 2025. Any prior versions may no longer be up to date and are not being maintained. We extend our sincere thanks to the past editors – Dr. Gonzalo Bearman, Dr. Michelle Doll, Dr.
- [Publications](https://isid.org/publications/) - PUBLICATIONS ISID's publications seek to strengthen the specialty of Infectious Diseases globally, support the ongoing professional development of Infectious Disease practitioners, and improve clinical practice. We advance these goals through our peer-reviewed, open-access family of journals, the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID), IJID Regions, and IJID One Health. International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) The
- [ISID Open Positions](https://isid.org/open-positions/) - There are currently no open positions. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to revisit this page for future openings. Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships (Consultant) Title Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships (Consultant) Type of Position Commission Paid Consultancy Role Reports to ISID’s Chief Executive Officer & Chief Operations Officer Location Remote, USA
- [Surveillance](https://isid.org/surveillance/) - SURVEILLANCE Delivering curated, real-time, global disease detection. Trustworthy global surveillance data and authoritative analysis from global experts enabling accelerated infectious disease detection and response. ISID’s surveillance programs gather and share vital information and promote connections and dialogue amongst the international infectious disease community – free of political or commercial constraints. Trustworthy global surveillance data and
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- [Advocacy](https://isid.org/advocacy/) - ADVOCACY Developing and supporting the policies the world needs to fight infectious diseases, ISID’s advocacy program encourages collaboration between researchers, clinicians and public health practitioners in the global One Health community and supports the peer-to-peer exchange of scientific knowledge and the application of evidence-based medicine and public health best practice. We believe that ambitions to
- [ISID Research Capacity Building Grants](https://isid.org/research/isid-research-capacity-building-grants/) - ISID Research Capacity Building Grants The ISID Research Capacity Building Grants are among the Society’s signature programs and support ISID’s commitment to strengthening infectious disease research and public health capacity in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). Through funding and mentorship opportunities, the program has supported early-career researchers, scientists, epidemiologists, physicians, veterinarians, and allied healthcare professionals
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- [The IJID & IJID One Health Welcome New Editors](https://isid.org/new-editors-2023/) - New ISID Journal Editors 2023 Moses Bockarie Professor Moses John Bockarie is the Director of International Cooperation (Africa) and Head of Africa Office of the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). He is also an adjunct Professor at Njala University, Bo, Sierra Leone and honorary Professor in the University of Cape Town, South
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- [Past IMED Resources](https://isid.org/education/past-imed-resources/) - Past IMED Resources IMED 2018 - Vienna, Austria IJID Supplement Session Slides Plenary Sessions 100th Anniversary of the 1918 Influenza Pandemic – Preventing and Stopping Epidemics in 2018 “New interventions for Outbreak Response: Ebola in DRC”: Janet Diaz (Switzerland) “Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV): Current Understanding”: Jaffar Al-Tawfiq (Saudi Arabia) “Rift Valley Fever in
- [Past ICID Resources](https://isid.org/education/past-icid-resources/) - Past ICID Resources 18th ICID - Buenos Aires, Argentina - 2018 IJID Abstract Supplement 18th ICID Editorial ePosters Session Slides Long-Term Zika Complications – Vanessa van der Linden (Brazil) How to Manage Antimicrobial Resistance Update – Management of Drug-resistant Gram Negative Infections – Y. Morinaga (Japan) Update – Management of Drug-resistant Gram Positive Infections – L. Grayson

## Event Page Template

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## Events

- [The HIV/ID Joint Scientific Conference](https://isid.org/event/hiv-id-joint-scientific-conference-2023/) - The HIV/ID Joint Scientific Conference is the first-ever joint conference on Infectious Diseases and HIV, organized by the National AIDS & STI Control Program of the Ministry of Health (NASCOP), the HIV Clinicians’ Society of Kenya (HIVCSOK), Infectious Diseases Society of Kenya (IDSK), and the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID). The conference will be
- [Giving Tuesday 2026](https://isid.org/event/giving-tuesday-2026/)
- [ProMED's 32nd Anniversary](https://isid.org/event/promeds-32nd-anniversary/)
- [ESCMID Global 2026](https://isid.org/event/escmid-global-2026/)
- [International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) 2026](https://isid.org/event/international-congress-on-infectious-diseases-icid-2026/)
- [World AIDS Day](https://isid.org/event/world-aids-day-2026/)
- [World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW)](https://isid.org/event/world-amr-awareness-week-waaw-2026/)
- [World Pneumonia Day](https://isid.org/event/world-pneumonia-day-2026/)
- [One Health Day](https://isid.org/event/one-health-day-2026/)
- [World Polio Day](https://isid.org/event/world-polio-day-2026/)
- [World Meningitis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-meningitis-day-2026/)
- [World Rabies Day](https://isid.org/event/world-rabies-day-2026/)
- [World Sepsis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-sepsis-day-2026/)
- [World Field Epidemiology Day](https://isid.org/event/world-field-epidemiology-day-2026/)
- [World Mosquito Day](https://isid.org/event/world-mosquito-day-2026/)
- [World Hepatitis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-hepatitis-day-2026/)
- [World Zoonoses Day](https://isid.org/event/world-zoonoses-day-2026/)
- [World AIDS Vaccine Day](https://isid.org/event/world-aids-vaccine-day-2026/)
- [World Hand Hygiene Day](https://isid.org/event/world-hand-hygiene-day-2026/)
- [World Malaria Day](https://isid.org/event/world-malaria-day-2026/)
- [World Immunization Week](https://isid.org/event/world-immunization-week-2026/)
- [World Chagas Disease Day](https://isid.org/event/world-chagas-disease-day-2026/)
- [World Health Day](https://isid.org/event/world-health-day-2026/)
- [World Tuberculosis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-tuberculosis-day-2026/)
- [World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day](https://isid.org/event/world-neglected-tropical-diseases-day-2026/)
- [ISID Knowledge Exchange Live Webinar: The Value of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Sepsis Management](https://isid.org/event/the-value-of-a-multidisciplinary-approach-to-sepsis-management/) - Save the date for our next live, open-access webinar, The Value of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Sepsis Management, happening on September 12, 2023 at 9am EST/ 1pm GMT/ 3pm CET. Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar Add to Outlook Calendar Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. Despite recent progress in the
- [ISID Knowledge Exchange Live Webinar: Chikungunya Vaccines Development](https://isid.org/event/chikungunya-vaccines-development/) - Save the date for our next live, open-access webinar, Chikungunya Vaccines Development, happening on September 26, 2023 at 8am EST/ 12pm GMT/ 2pm CET. Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar Add to Outlook Calendar Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) has been identified as a priority pathogen and as an emerging infectious disease requiring special action
- [World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW)](https://isid.org/event/world-antimicrobial-awareness-week-2023/)
- [ISID Knowledge Exchange Live Webinar: Chikungunya Forecasting, Risk Mapping and Clinical Trials](https://isid.org/event/chikungunya-forecasting-risk-mapping-and-clinical-trials/) - Our live, open-access ISID Knowledge Exchange webinar, "Chikungunya Forecasting, Risk Mapping and Clinical Trials," is coming up on March 28, 2023, at 9am EST/1pm GMT/3pm CET. Add to your Google Calendar Add to your Apple Calendar Add to your Outlook Calendar Chikungunya is a mosquito transmitted alpha virus. Since its emergence in Africa, the global
- [World Field Epidemiology Day](https://isid.org/event/world-field-epidemiology-day-2021/) - Organized by TEPHINET, World Field Epidemiology Day (#WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay) is a global movement to recognize and raise awareness of the vital role of field epidemiologists in protecting the health of populations and advancing global health security, and to advocate for increased investment in field epidemiology training, research, and professionals.
- [World Immunization Week](https://isid.org/event/world-immunization-week-2024/)
- [World Pneumonia Day](https://isid.org/event/world-pneumonia-day-2025/)
- [One Health Day](https://isid.org/event/one-health-day-2025/)
- [World Polio Day](https://isid.org/event/world-polio-day-2025/)
- [World Meningitis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-meningitis-day-2025/)
- [World Rabies Day](https://isid.org/event/world-rabies-day-2025/)
- [World Sepsis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-sepsis-day-2025/)
- [World Field Epidemiology Day](https://isid.org/event/world-field-epidemiology-day-2025/)
- [World Mosquito Day](https://isid.org/event/world-mosquito-day-2025/)
- [World Hepatitis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-hepatitis-day-2025/)
- [World Zoonoses Day](https://isid.org/event/world-zoonoses-day-2025/)
- [World AIDS Vaccine Day](https://isid.org/event/world-aids-vaccine-day-2025/)
- [World Hand Hygiene Day](https://isid.org/event/world-hand-hygiene-day-2025/)
- [World Malaria Day](https://isid.org/event/world-malaria-day-2025/)
- [World Immunization Week](https://isid.org/event/world-immunization-week-2025/)
- [World Chagas Disease Day](https://isid.org/event/world-chagas-disease-day-2025/)
- [World Health Day](https://isid.org/event/world-health-day-2025/)
- [World Tuberculosis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-tuberculosis-day-2025/)
- [World AMR Awareness Week](https://isid.org/event/world-amr-awareness-week-2025/)
- [World AIDS Day](https://isid.org/event/world-aids-day-2025/)
- [Giving Tuesday](https://isid.org/event/giving-tuesday-2025/)
- [World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day](https://isid.org/event/world-neglected-tropical-diseases-day/)
- [Giving Tuesday](https://isid.org/event/giving-tuesday-2024/)
- [World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day](https://isid.org/event/world-neglected-tropical-diseases-day-2024/)
- [World Zoonosis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-zoonosis-day-2023/)
- [World Hepatitis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-hepatitis-day-2023/)
- [World Mosquito Day](https://isid.org/event/world-mosquito-day-2023/)
- [World Field Epidemiology Day](https://isid.org/event/world-field-epidemiology-day-2023/)
- [World Sepsis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-sepsis-day-2023/)
- [Fungal Disease Awareness Week](https://isid.org/event/fungal-disease-awareness-week-2023/)
- [World Rabies Day](https://isid.org/event/world-rabies-day-2023/)
- [World Meningitis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-meningitis-day-2023/)
- [International Infection Prevention Week](https://isid.org/event/international-infection-prevention-week-2023/)
- [World Polio Day](https://isid.org/event/world-polio-day-2023/)
- [One Health Day](https://isid.org/event/one-health-day-2023/)
- [World Pneumonia Day](https://isid.org/event/world-pneumonia-day-2023/)
- [Giving Tuesday](https://isid.org/event/giving-tuesday-2023/)
- [ASEAN (Association of SE Asian Nations) Dengue Day](https://isid.org/event/asean-association-of-se-asian-nations-dengue-day-2023/)
- [World AIDS Vaccine Day](https://isid.org/event/world-aids-vaccine-day-2023/)
- [World Hand Hygiene Day](https://isid.org/event/world-hand-hygiene-day-2023/)
- [World Immunization Week](https://isid.org/event/world-immunization-week-2023/)
- [World Chagas Disease Day](https://isid.org/event/world-chagas-disease-day-2023/)
- [World Health Day](https://isid.org/event/world-health-day-2023/)
- [World Tuberculosis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-tuberculosis-day-2023/)
- [World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day](https://isid.org/event/world-neglected-tropical-diseases-day-2023/)
- [World AIDS Day](https://isid.org/event/world-aids-day-2024/)
- [World AMR Awareness Week](https://isid.org/event/world-amr-awareness-week-2024/)
- [World Pneumonia Day](https://isid.org/event/world-pneumonia-day-2024/)
- [One Health Day](https://isid.org/event/one-health-day-2024/)
- [World Polio Day](https://isid.org/event/world-polio-day-2024/)
- [World Meningitis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-meningitis-day-2024/)
- [World Rabies Day](https://isid.org/event/world-rabies-day-2024/)
- [World Sepsis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-sepsis-day-2024/)
- [World Field Epidemiology Day](https://isid.org/event/world-field-epidemiology-day-2024/)
- [World Mosquito Day](https://isid.org/event/world-mosquito-day-2024/)
- [World Hepatitis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-hepatitis-day-2024/)
- [World Zoonoses Day](https://isid.org/event/world-zoonoses-day-2024/)
- [World AIDS Vaccine Day](https://isid.org/event/world-aids-vaccine-day-2024/)
- [World Hand Hygiene Day](https://isid.org/event/world-hand-hygiene-day-2024/)
- [World Malaria Day](https://isid.org/event/world-malaria-day-2024/)
- [World AIDS Day](https://isid.org/event/world-aids-day-2023/)
- [World Chagas Disease Day](https://isid.org/event/world-chagas-disease-day-2024/)
- [World Health Day](https://isid.org/event/world-health-day-2024/)
- [World Tuberculosis Day](https://isid.org/event/world-tuberculosis-day-2024/)
- [20th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID)](https://isid.org/event/20th-international-congress-on-infectious-diseases-icid-2024/) - The 20th ICID 2024 is the premier meeting that goes far beyond clinical microbiology and the usual communicable diseases to encompass ALL fields pertaining to infection within a One Health context. This landmark event champions all practitioners from every corner of the globe. The 20th ICID 2024 in Cape Town brings together over 2,500
- [ISID Knowledge Exchange Live Webinar: Treatment Strategies for Dengue Infection](https://isid.org/event/treatment-strategies-for-dengue-infection/) - Our live, open-access ISID Knowledge Exchange webinar, "Treatment Strategies for Dengue Infection," is coming up on July 25, 2023, at 8am EST/12pm GMT/2pm CET. Add to your Google Calendar Add to your Apple Calendar Add to your Outlook Calendar Dengue is a public health problem that continues to increase globally. Dengue is spreading to new
- [Infectious Diseases Conference 2023](https://isid.org/event/infectious-diseases-conference-2023/)
- [2023 Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference](https://isid.org/event/2023-annual-epidemic-intelligence-service-eis-conference/) - The annual EIS conference is the nation’s flagship applied epidemiology conference where EIS officers share their work in leading-edge investigations, scientific findings, and forward-thinking strategies to inform improvements in public health—all while gaining valuable presentation experience. EIS officers engage in professional networking sessions, recognition ceremonies and various learning opportunities. Free and open to the public,
- [MatchPoints Conference 2023](https://isid.org/event/matchpoints-conference-2023/) - Aarhus University hosts this year's MatchPoints international conference called 'Global Health: Challenges and Solutions.'
- [WSPID 2021](https://isid.org/event/wspid-2021/) - The 12th World Congress of the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is taking place in Cancun, Mexico on December 1-4, 2021.
- [ASTMH 2021 Annual Meeting](https://isid.org/event/astmh-2021-annual-meeting/)
- [APCCMI Singapore 2021](https://isid.org/event/apccmi-singapore-2021/) - The Asia Pacific Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infection (APCCMI) is the bi-ennial conference for the Asia Pacific Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infection (APSCMI).
- [ICPIC 2021](https://isid.org/event/icpic-2021/) - The 6th International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control (ICPIC), which will be held on 14-17 September 2021 in Geneva, Switzerland. After the challenging past year through the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to bring together the global IPC community becomes even stronger.
- [ASM Microbe 2021](https://isid.org/event/asm-microbe-2021/) - ASM Microbe 2021 will be held as a virtual event as part of World Microbe Forum, June 20-24, 2021. World Microbe Forum is a new collaboration from ASM and the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS), bringing together the biggest events in the microbial sciences, ASM Microbe 2021 and FEMS2021, in one online experience.
- [ESPID 2021](https://isid.org/event/espid-2021/) - The 39th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID) which will be held on 24th to 29th May 2021 as a full virtual or hybrid “in-person and online” meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation of the meeting is a joint effort between members from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Group of Switzerland
- [IDWeek 2021](https://isid.org/event/idweek-2021/) - IDWeek is the joint annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), the HIV Medical Association (HIVMA), the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS), and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP).
- [ECCMID 2021](https://isid.org/event/eccmid-2021/) - The 31st European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), which will take place in Vienna, Austria from 9 – 12 July 2021. This is the first time the event will take place in summer. ECCMID, the world’s premier Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases event, brings together experts from relevant fields to present the
- [The 17th Conference of the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM)](https://isid.org/event/the-17th-conference-of-the-international-society-of-travel-medicine-istm/) - The Changing Face of Travel Medicine: Anticipating Its Global Impact *Virtual Conference*
- [World Sepsis Congress 2021](https://isid.org/event/world-sepsis-congress-2021/) - Advancing prevention, survival, and survivorship of sepsis and COVID-19 A free, virtual event!
- [6th World One Health Congress](https://isid.org/event/6th-world-one-health-congress/) - We are very pleased to announce that the 6thWorld One Health Congress will be held in virtually, from 30 October to 3 November 2020. The congress will be co-organized by the One Health Platform, the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Infectious Diseases, Africa CDC and the Southern African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance.
- [2019 Planetary Health Annual Meeting](https://isid.org/event/2019-planetary-health-annual-meeting/) - Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- [IDWeek](https://isid.org/event/idweek/) - Washington DC, USA
- [11th World Congress on Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID 2019)](https://isid.org/event/11th-world-congress-on-pediatric-infectious-diseases-wspid-2019/) - Manilla, Philippines
- [European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE 2019)](https://isid.org/event/european-scientific-conference-on-applied-infectious-disease-epidemiology-escaide-2019/) - Stockholm, Sweden
- [The 9th International Digital Public Health Conference (DPH2019)](https://isid.org/event/the-9th-international-digital-public-health-conference-dph2019/) - Marseille, France

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