Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) represent a dynamic and evolving threat to global public health. These diseases, which are newly identified or reemerging with increased incidence or geographic range, pose significant challenges to healthcare systems and society at large. Factors such as population growth, urbanization, international travel, and climate change contribute to the emergence and spread of EIDs. The rapid globalization of trade and travel further facilitates the dissemination of infectious agents across borders, amplifying the risk of pandemics. Recent examples of EIDs include the Zika virus, Ebola virus disease, and COVID-19, each highlighting the potential for previously unknown pathogens to cause widespread illness and societal disruption. Addressing the complex drivers of EIDs requires a multifaceted approach, encompassing surveillance, early detection, rapid response, vaccination, antimicrobial stewardship, and international collaboration to mitigate their impact on human health and well-being.
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 : The role of social sciences in operationalizing the One Health approach: A case study of the DOPERAUS project in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada