Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases continue to pose significant challenges to global public health. These diseases often originate in one region and can spread rapidly, crossing borders and affecting populations in unexpected ways. Surveillance systems and early detection are essential to combat these threats, especially when pathogens evolve or adapt to new environments. A focus on understanding the dynamics of disease transmission, the role of environmental factors, and global travel patterns is crucial. With the rise of antimicrobial resistance, the impact of these diseases becomes even more severe, requiring innovative approaches in diagnostics, treatment, and prevention. By enhancing research and international collaboration, we can better manage and mitigate the risks associated with emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.
Title : Extensively drug-resistant bacterial infections: Confronting a global crisis with urgent solutions in prevention, surveillance, and treatment
Yazdan Mirzanejad, University of British Columbia, Canada
Title : Pathogen-derived noncanonical epitopes: Are they valuable targets for novel vaccinations and shall we be concerned about autoimmune responses?
Michele Mishto, Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Title : Bioterrorism through the ages: Historical perspective, emerging threats, and medical countermeasures
Claudia Ferreira, Sorbonne University, France
Title : Measles vaccination coverage indicators in 2023 and advance towards measles elimination and eradication by 2030
Pedro Plans Rubio, College of Physicians of Barcelona, Spain
Title : Gendered socioeconomic impacts of emerging infectious diseases: Insights from a mixed-methods study in Guinea
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada
Title : A critical assessment of dengue fever in Cambodia, Singapore, and Thailand: examining the role of social determinants in determining effectiveness and sustainability of vector control programmes
Holly Broughton, The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom