#EURespiDay, 14/10/26: Exploring priorities for a Council Recommendation on vaccination against respiratory infections for #CVD prevention (draft proposal expected end '27). Keynote by #ESWI Chair Colin Russell highlighted 3 priorities: targets, data + confidence #SafeHeartsPlan

#DidYouKnow: #ESWI Science Policy Interface Roundtables look at things through a national lens 🔎 Recognising the importance of national & local approaches - alongside European leadership. The third edition will take place in Bucharest, Romania on 22 October 2026. Learn more: eswi.org/spiroundtable

Chronic liver disease can be destabilised by #influenza and other respiratory infections. Honored that our #ESGVH Chair, Prof. @oana-sandulescu.bsky.social joins the #ESWI Board to connect liver health, vaccination and respiratory prevention.
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#IDCBreathAndBeyond: A flu jab is healthy ageing in action ✅ This #OlderPersonsDay, we're highlighting the importance of respiratory virus #Prevention for #Longevity & #HealthyAgeing. Learn more 🔗 eswi.org/education-hu... #ESWI #Influenza

Truly honored to join #ESWI and to be part of such an exceptional group of board members&experts.

Looking forward to contributing my expertise and exchanging ideas to advance influenza science and public health.

Grateful for the opportunity. Excited for the work ahead.

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The #ESWI #Fluzine is back! 🔔 In September's edition: new Coalition Partner & ESWI Associate Members, ESWI #WOHC2026 session recordings, #IDC update - and more. Read the full newsletter here 👉 mailchi.mp/eswi/fluzine... and subscribe at ESWI.org! #Influenza #EUHealth #PublicHealth

🔴 ⏯️ Recording available: Focus on respiratory virus ↔️ NCD links at #WOHC2026. Co-organised by #ESWI. "Exploring bidirectional links between respiratory viruses & non-communicable diseases". Available: eswi.org/education-hu...

🔴 ⏯️ Recording available: Focus on #H5N1 at #WOHC2026. Co-organised by #ESWI. "The Ongoing H5N1 Panzootic: A Continuing Threat to Animals and Humans". Available:
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#PatientSafetyDay: Growing evidence indicates a two-way link ↔️ between respiratory infections + NCDs 🫁 🤒 That's why the #ESWI #IDC is working to better understand & raise awareness of this link - to help ensure #SafeCareForLife for those living with NCDs. #Influenza #EUHealth

#WOHC2026 #ESWI session on #H5N1: Tiggy Grillo @healthywildlife provides snapshot of #H5N1 outbreak in Australia. 400 distinct events, mass mortality events, 37.000 hotline calls in 11 weeks. “Huge community contribution". How can communities support surveillance efforts?

#WOHC2026 #ESWI session on #H5N1: Srinivas Acharya Nanduri, @sanofi highlights the scale of action needed: 16 billion human vaccine doses could be required in worst case scenario. Clear message: We need to deploy a diverse toolkit of solutions, including wildlife surveillance.

#WOHC2026 #ESWI Partner session on #H5N1: Thomas Mettenleiter 💬 “Vaccination is one of the tools in the toolbox. I would love to see a map of countries that ARE vaccinating and that do NOT have problems with circulating virus.”

#IDC #NCDs #ESWI is delighted to be present at the 9th World #OneHealth Congress #WOHC2026 in Lisbon together with more than 1.200 participants! #GlobalHealth #EUHealth

#WOHC2026 #IDC #NCDs #ESWI partner session ➡️ Growing evidence links respiratatory infections & chronic disease. Ageing populations strain healthcare -
@goeijenbier 💬 : "Small interventions preventing hospitalization have a huge effect on making healthcare more sustainable."