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Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences

Medicine and Surgery Lecture

The focus will be on emerging infectious diseases, with particular attention to the recent Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda

  • Date: 20 January 2025 from 14:00 to 16:30

  • Event location: Policlinico di Sant'Orsola, Pavilion 23, First Floor, Aula Magna "Maestri"

  • Access Details: Free admission

The risk of a new pandemic is not just a scientific topic, it is a global challenge that affects us all. On Monday, January 20th, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, the Aula Magna «I Maestri» (First Floor - Pavilion 23) will become the center of a pivotal discussion about the future of global public health.

Two internationally renowned experts, collaborators with the WHO (World Health Organization), will lead this extraordinary lecture organized as part of the Medicine and Surgery course.

Program:

  • Dr. Ruggero Giuliani – ID Specialist - WHO HQ Consultant
    Ebola, Marburg… Which bat-born virus will cause the next pandemic?
  • Dr. Luca Fontana – Toxicologist and Epidemiologist - WHO HQ
    Are we ready for the next pandemic?

The lecture will focus on emerging infectious diseases, with a special emphasis on the recent Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda.

Why attend?

If you are a resident or a healthcare professional, this is a unique opportunity to delve into the challenges and strategies surrounding pandemic preparedness.

The lecture will be held in English and is open to all interested participants.