REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN: EUCIC IPC Certificate Programme 2026–2028
EUCIC IPC Certificate Programme 2026–2028 The EUCIC IPC Certificate Programme 2026–2028, organised by ESCMID through the EUCIC, is now open for registration. This two-year programme represents a comprehensive and forward-looking educational pathway designed to strengthen professional competencies in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), addressing some of the most pressing challenges faced by modern healthcare systems. In an era defined by the global spread of infectious diseases, highlighted the growing threat of multidrug-resistant organisms, the role of IPC has become increasingly central. At the same time, access to structured, high-level training and recognised IPC qualifications remains limited [...]
“Le Malattie Batteriche Invasive prevenibili da vaccinazione in Italia”: aggiornamento dal convegno ISS
"Le Malattie Batteriche Invasive prevenibili da vaccinazione in Italia": aggiornamento dal convegno ISS L’11 dicembre 2025, presso l’Aula Nitti-Bovet dell’Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS), si terrà il convegno “Le Malattie Batteriche Invasive prevenibili da vaccinazione in Italia: aggiornamento”. L’appuntamento è organizzato dal Dipartimento Malattie Infettive dell’ISS e offrirà una panoramica aggiornata sulle Malattie Batteriche Invasive (MaBI), causate da Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis e Haemophilus influenzae, continuano a provocare malattia grave, decessi e sequele in diverse fasce di età. Perché un aggiornamento sulle MaBI? Le MaBI restano un tema prioritario di sanità pubblica. Sebbene siano disponibili vaccini efficaci, la prevenzione richiede [...]
EUCIC Course 2026: Management of “Pandemic” MDROs – Is it Still Simple and Feasible?
EUCIC Course 2026: Management of “Pandemic” MDROs – Is it Still Simple and Feasible? 5 - 7 March 2026 | Venice, Italy The European Committee on Infection Control (EUCIC) has announced the next edition of its educational programme dedicated to infection prevention and control. The upcoming EUCIC Course – “Management of ‘Pandemic’ MDROs: Is it Still Simple and Feasible?” will take place in Venice, Italy, from 5 to 7 March 2026. The course will bring together leading European experts and practitioners to discuss updated methodologies, surveillance strategies, antimicrobial stewardship, and prevention bundles related to multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). Participants will have [...]
Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: Prevention, Monitoring, and Counteraction – Nov,10 2025 (Trieste)
Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: Prevention, Monitoring, and Counteraction International workshop Nov,10 2025 - Area Science Park, Trieste The fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most urgent global health challenges of our time. To help promote awareness, the Società Italiana di Microbiologia (SIM) is pleased to highlight the upcoming Workshop on “Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: Prevention, Monitoring, and Counteraction”, which will take place on November 10, 2025, at Area Science Park in Trieste. The event will bring together leading experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and discuss innovative strategies to prevent and contain antimicrobial resistance. Embracing a [...]