GIOH 2026 Scientific Program

Note: This is a tentative scientific program and is subject to change. The final schedule will be announced closer to the event date.

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Keynote Presentation (In-Person)

Thomas J. Webster, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Eliminating implant infection: 45,000 patients and still counting

Nanomedicine has already revolutionized medicine. This is because nanomaterials can mimic the size of natural components of tissue to increase tissue growth, inhibit infection, and limit inflammation. The surface energy of nanomaterials can also be easily controlled to in turn me [....] » Read More

Thomas J. Webster, Brown University, United States

Keynote Presentation (In-Person)

Kevin Galalae, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conference

Title: Why a population stabilization law is crucial for human health

Eight decades of covert chemical and biological methods of population control and coercive economic and psychosocial methods of subverting the family structure have caused not only an epidemic of noncommunicative diseases but also inverted population pyramids that place health sy [....] » Read More

Kevin Galalae, University of Victoria, Canada

Keynote Presentation (In-Person)

Sergey Suchkov, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: The transformation of Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM) as a unique healthcare model for infectious diseases monitoring & management

A new and upgraded approach to the diseased states and wellness, and to re-shape tomorrow’s healthcare whilst doing it today, resulted in a new global trend in the healthcare services, namely, Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM). PPM as a Unique Entity demonstrating a [....] » Read More

Sergey Suchkov, N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Meghna Phanichkrivalkosil, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Pathogen-derived noncanonical epitopes: Are they valuable targets for novel vaccinations?

MHC class I complexes can present antigenic peptides that derive from canonical proteins as well as have a sequence produced by post-translational mechanisms such as proteasome-generated peptide splicing. Few pathogen-derived proteasome-generated spliced epitopes have been invest [....] » Read More

Meghna Phanichkrivalkosil, King’s College London & The Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Emma Louise Fairbanks, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Vector diversion in zoonotic systems: Quantifying unintended consequences of personal protection tools for west nile virus transmission

West Nile virus (WNV) is an emerging zoonotic arbovirus transmitted by a range of mosquito species, with Culex mosquitoes acting as a primary vector in European settings. Birds serve as the principal amplifying reservoir, with humans and horses as dead-end hosts. As WNV continues [....] » Read More

Emma Louise Fairbanks, University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Tania Hunziker, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent children

Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. This parasite is found worldwide, with the possible exception of Antarctica, and is capable of invading and replicating within almost all mammalian cell types. It is estimated that approximately 25 to [....] » Read More

Tania Hunziker, Espace Health Gesundheitszentren, Switzerland

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Wenli Cao, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Postoperative risk factors and biomarkers- Chinese male tuberculosis damage smokers and non-smokers: A prospective study observational study protocol

Background: Exposure to pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and cigarette smoke (CS) can both lead to lung injury. The interference effect of CS exposure on tuberculosis related lung injury and involved immune cells and mediators still needs further clarification. Method: We first ev [....] » Read More

Wenli Cao, Beijing Geriatric Hospital, China

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Carolyn Jack , Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Could we be missing chronic Q fever endocarditis? The case for targeted screening in Australian aortic valve replacement patients

Background: Rates of aortic valve replacement (AVR) in Australia have increased substantially over the past two decades, driven by an ageing population and expanding access to surgical AVR (SAVR) and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Q fever, caused by Coxiella burn [....] » Read More

Carolyn Jack , NSW Health, Australia

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Pablo Daniel Roque, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: The Bariloche model: Municipal governance for urban animal health and zoonotic disease prevention

Urban animal populations represent an important interface between human health, animal health, and environmental systems. In many cities, uncontrolled reproduction of dogs and cats, abandonment, zoonotic diseases, and animal welfare concerns create complex public health challenge [....] » Read More

Pablo Daniel Roque, Municipality of San Carlos de Bariloche - Animal Health Department, Argentina

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Sergey Suchkov, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: The promise of nanotechnology in personalized & precision medicine: Nano-driven precision vaccinomics of the future

Biodesigners, biotechnologists and biomanufacturers are beginning to realize the promise of personalized and precision medicine (PPM), translating to direct benefit to patients or persons-at-risk. Both PPM, personalized vaccinomics and nanobiotechnologies are being integrated int [....] » Read More

Sergey Suchkov, N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Refat A Sadek, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Determining the prevalence of primary and secondary central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) at the tertiary care hospital

As a serious side effect of infections (such as meningitis or pneumonia), during surgery (particularly when mucous membranes are involved, like in the gastrointestinal tract), or when catheters and other foreign objects get into the arteries or veins (including during intravenous [....] » Read More

Refat A Sadek, Portsaid University, Egypt

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Anupma Harshal W, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Frugal science and community-led pathogen surveillance

Democratic Discovery: Frugal Science and Community-Led Pathogen Surveillance Background: Traditional models of infectious disease surveillance and science education often rely on top-down, resource-intensive frameworks that treat local communities as passive recipients of data [....] » Read More

Anupma Harshal W, Bridgify Foundation, India

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Edmund Liang Chai Ong, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: The deadly duo: HIV and tuberculosis at a critical crossroads

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent and the foremost killer of people living with HIV. Despite decades of progress, HIV-associated TB continues to exact a disproportionate toll, particularly in low- and middle-income cou [....] » Read More

Edmund Liang Chai Ong, Newcastle University Medicine, Malaysia

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Sanjay Kumar Rai, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Effect of oral HIV self-testing on repeat HIV testing among men who have sex with Men in new delhi, India: Findings from a cluster randomized trial

Background: Men who have sex with men continue to experience disproportionate HIV risk in India, with barriers to conventional testing driven by stigma, confidentiality concerns, and fear of discrimination. Repeat HIV testing is central to early diagnosis, timely linkage to care, [....] » Read More

Sanjay Kumar Rai, AIIMS New Delhi, India

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Eric I Tsao, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: SYN023 mAb cocktail for rabies prophylaxis

SYN023 is a mixture of two anti-rabies humanized monoclonal IgG1κ antibodies which bind to distinct and non-overlapping antigenic sites on the rabies virus glycoprotein. A Phase 2b and a Phase 3 randomized double-blinded trials were conducted to demonstrate the safety and e [....] » Read More

Eric I Tsao, Synermore Biologics, China

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Aghapy Yermans Yakoup, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: The synergistic effect of using bacteriophages and chitosan nanoparticles against pathogenic bacteria as a novel therapeutic approach

Public health and environmental security are seriously at risk due to the growing contamination of pathogenic microorganisms. Therefore, effective antimicrobials are urgently needed. In our study, the antimicrobial effects of three types of nanoparticles were investigated with ph [....] » Read More

Aghapy Yermans Yakoup, R&D Specialist in Pharmaplast, Egypt

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Gonzalo David Layza Reyes, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and clinical factors associated with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus in a tertiary care hospital in Peru, 2016–2024

Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains a major public health concern due to its association with increased morbidity, mortality, healthcare costs, and prolonged hospital stays. Epidemiological data on MRSA in Peru are limited and outdated. Thi [....] » Read More

Gonzalo David Layza Reyes, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Edmund Liang Chai Ong, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Dengue fever: The silent threat

Dengue fever is endemic in more than 100 countries, mainly in the tropical countries and is the most common communicable disease in Malaysia, with an incidence rate of 397.71 per 100,000 individuals. Globally, it is estimated that there are 100-400 million dengue infections annua [....] » Read More

Edmund Liang Chai Ong, Newcastle University Medicine, Malaysia

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Shamma Naser Alkhanji, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Changing epidemiology of dengue fever in the United Arab Emirates following the 2024 flooding event: Evidence of emerging local transmission

Background: Dengue fever has been considered as an imported non endemic disease in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as the main vector the Aedes mosquito is not acquired locally, therefore cases were reported within expatriates and traveller mainly from endemic region. in April 20 [....] » Read More

Shamma Naser Alkhanji, Dubai health, United Arab Emirates

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Huseyin Tombuloglu, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: A rapid, visual CRISPR-LbCas12a-based diagnostic platform for SARS-CoV-2 via freezing-labeled gold nanoparticle conjugation

The rapid and accurate detection of SARS-CoV-2 remains a critical priority for global health security. While CRISPR-based diagnostics offer excellent sensitivity and specificity, integrating nanotechnology to enable point-of-care (POC) visual detection often faces hurdles due to [....] » Read More

Huseyin Tombuloglu, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Sabria Matar Khalfan Al Marshoudi, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: The effectiveness of the one health approach in controlling crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever outbreaks in the sultanate of Oman

Background: Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a severe viral disease with significant fatality rates and public health implications. Despite ongoing efforts, controlling CCHF remains challenging, particularly in endemic regions such as Oman. This study evaluates the effec [....] » Read More

Sabria Matar Khalfan Al Marshoudi, Public Health Specialist, Oman

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Daniel T Mwamba, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Predictors of treatment failure and development of a risk stratification tool in drug-resistant tuberculosis: A programmatic cohort analysis from Zambia

Background: Treatment outcomes among patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) remain suboptimal in routine programmatic settings, with persistent gaps driven by mortality and loss to follow-up. Although several clinical and behavioral predictors of poor outcomes hav [....] » Read More

Daniel T Mwamba, Ministry of Health, National TB and Leprosy Program, Zambia

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Ihsanullah Shirani, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: In silico identification of novel immunogenic secreted proteins of mycoplasma bovis from secretome data and experimental verification

Mycoplasma bovis is a major pathogen, responsible for bovine respiratory diseases worldwide. The present lack of effective control measures leaves cattle owners at considerable perpetual risk of M. bovis outbreaks. In this study, we identified M. bovis secreted immunogenic protei [....] » Read More

Ihsanullah Shirani, Huazhong Agricultural University, Afghanistan

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Siraaj Adams, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Community pharmacy-based HIV prevention: An implementation analysis of long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) delivery through community pharmacies in South Africa

Background: South Africa continues to experience one of the world's highest HIV incidence rates despite significant progress in HIV prevention. Long-acting injectable Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) has demonstrated superior efficacy compared with daily oral pre-exposure prophylax [....] » Read More

Siraaj Adams, Videomed (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Ayanda Fakudze, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Evaluating nigeria’s public health emergency operations centers for chemical event preparedness: A one health simulation exercise

Background: Chemical emergencies increasingly threaten global health, especially in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria, due to industrial activities, illegal mining, and improper waste disposal. Despite Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOCs), preparedness [....] » Read More

Ayanda Fakudze, NCDC, Nigeria

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Pamela Londono Salazar, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Integrating community mental health approaches to enhance treatment adherence among adolescents living with HIV in Namibia

Background: Sub-Saharan Africa carries 67-70% of the global HIV burden, and children and adolescents living with HIV (C/ALHIV) face compounded risks related to stigma, violence, violence, poverty and economic instability. and economic instability. Depression affects an estimated [....] » Read More

Pamela Londono Salazar, Project HOPE, Cambodia

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Rachel Regina Sandi, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: One health governance and its impact on strengthening epidemic preparedness and response in Sierra Leone

The increasing frequency and impact of zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases across Africa have reinforced the need for integrated governance mechanisms that bridge human, animal, and environmental health sectors. Recognizing these challenges, the African Union (AU) and the E [....] » Read More

Rachel Regina Sandi, Fellow of the African Institute of Public Health Professionals (AIPHP) Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone Representative for the ECOWAS One Health Surveillance CoP, Sierra Leone

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Teckla Angelo, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Schistosomiasis and related trematode infections in humans, livestock, and snails in northwestern Tanzania

Background: Trematode infections, including schistosomiasis, are neglected tropical zoonotic diseases of significant medical and veterinary importance in Africa. Transmission cycles of these diseases involve an interplay between the definitive (human and livestock) and intermedia [....] » Read More

Teckla Angelo, National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania, United Republic of

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Mohammed Merza, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Protective role of c-Raf in LPS-induced sepsis in mice

Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) is a very serious illness characterized by inflammatory lung swelling, leading to acute hypoxic respiratory failure. It is frequently linked to multiorgan failure caused by an exaggerated immune response, in which the excessive release of [....] » Read More

Mohammed Merza, Hawler Medical University, Iraq

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Priscille Fokam, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Endemicity of salmonellosis and local one health prevention strategies in the Kribi health district (Cameroon)

This study raises the issue of the ineffectiveness of local prevention of salmonellosis, an annual transmission disease, in a One Health context in the Kribi health district in southern Cameroon. The aim here is to profile the factors behind this ineffectiveness, with a view to c [....] » Read More

Priscille Fokam, University of Douala, Cameroon

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Juliet Namugenyi, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Uncovering the drivers of lassa fever in a high transmission setting: Lessons from Nigeria

Background: Lassa fever (LF) is a zoonotic viral hemorrhagic disease endemic to West Africa, with Nigeria bearing the highest burden with seasonal outbreaks.  Cases start rising in the dry season in the last quarter of the year, into the first quarter of the following year, [....] » Read More

Juliet Namugenyi, Africa CDC, Ethiopia

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Beza Girma Tekleyohanes, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Digitalizing national disease surveillance: Ethiopia’s EPPR experience with ePHEM and EIOS integration

Introduction: Ethiopia implemented the Ethio-Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (EPPR) Project with support from the Pandemic Fund (2023–2025) by coordinately working with 24 national and international partners in the country. •    National asses [....] » Read More

Beza Girma Tekleyohanes, WHO, Ethiopia

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Musonda Chikwanda, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Persistent measles transmission despite improving vaccination coverage: Evaluation of the measles immunization programme in edo state, Nigeria

Introduction: Measles remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine. Recurrent outbreaks in Edo State between 2020 and 2025 suggested persistent immunity gaps and raised concerns regarding the effectiveness of the rout [....] » Read More

Musonda Chikwanda, Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Nigeria

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Karamoko Mamadou, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Investigation of a positive case of measles in the kouto health district, Ivory Coast, May 2025

Introduction: Côte d'Ivoire joined the Global Measles Initiative in 2001. It developed two strategic plans (2001-2005 and 2007-2012) for the pre-elimination of measles. This enabled the implementation of case-bycase surveillance and the Reaching Every District strategy. [....] » Read More

Karamoko Mamadou, MSHPCMU, Cote d'Ivoire

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Nintin Youmou Rose Josiane, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conference

Title: Strengthening the capacity of health professionals in Côte d’Ivoire through the field epidemiology training program (FETP), one health approach, Côte d’Ivoire, 2022-2025

Introduction: Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. The One Health approach recognizes that human health, animal health, and environmental health are closely interconnected and interdependent. It promotes collaboration among these three secto [....] » Read More

Nintin Youmou Rose Josiane, AFENET, Cote d'Ivoire

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Aminata Saccoh, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Integrating gender in national one health systems: Lessons from district assessments and awareness raising campaign in Sierra Leone

Background: In 2023, Sierra Leone’s National Public Health Agency (NPHA) conducted a national gender audit, identifying significant gaps regarding the integration of gender in epidemic preparedness, response systems, and cross-sector collaboration. To further investigate th [....] » Read More

Aminata Saccoh, Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Sierra Leone

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Kalaab Esubalew Sharew, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Spontaneous hemoperitoneum as the initial presentation of HIV infection: A case report

Background: Spontaneous hemoperitoneum (SH) is a rare and life-threatening surgical emergency typically associated with ruptured hepatic or splenic neoplasms, vascular aneurysms, or gynecologic complications. While Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is known to cause hematologic [....] » Read More

Kalaab Esubalew Sharew, Injibara University, Ethiopia

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Tanzila Rawnuck, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Monkeypox preparedness in Bangladesh: Public health priorities from a national expert survey

Background: Monkeypox, caused by Orthopoxvirus, has emerged as a global health threat, with human transmission occurring through close contact and a mortality rate ranging from 1% to 10%. Effective prevention necessitates vaccination, surveillance, and public education; howe [....] » Read More

Tanzila Rawnuck, Dhaka Dental College, Bangladesh

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

Tanzila Rawnuck, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Dengue serotype detection from wild-caught mosquitoes by RT lamp

Background: Dengue viruses are mainly transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which grows in breeding containers maintained by rain or human activity. The Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (RT-LAMP) reaction was found to be more sensitive and can det [....] » Read More

Tanzila Rawnuck, Dhaka Dental College, Bangladesh

Oral Presentation (In-Person)

John Njenga Mburu, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Characterization of community-acquired methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus isolated from patients with skin and soft tissue infections in selected health facilities, in Kenya

Background: Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is an emerging antimicrobial resistance threat, yet data on circulating strains and resistance mechanisms remain limited in Africa. In Kenya, data on the prevalence, molecular epidemiology, [....] » Read More

John Njenga Mburu, African Institute for Capacity Development, Kenya

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Fabio Magurano, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Genotypic tracking of measles in Italy: Leveraging molecular surveillance to establish Imported vs. Indigenous strains

Aim of the Study Despite the availability of an effective vaccine, measles remains one of the most contagious human diseases. Italy experienced a substantial resurgence of measles between 2024 and 2025. Molecular surveillance of circulating measles virus (MeV) variants plays a cr [....] » Read More

Fabio Magurano, Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Italy

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Rasheena A Jainal, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Tuberculous peritonitis mimicking as an ovarian mass: A case report

Background: Tuberculosis remains a major global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where it is endemic. Although pulmonary tuberculosis is the most common presentation, extrapulmonary tuberculosis accounts for approximately 15–20% of cases, wit [....] » Read More

Rasheena A Jainal, West Metro Medical Center, Philippines

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Sabria Matar Khalfan Al Marshoudi, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: One health and dengue prevention and control: A scoping review of one health concepts, implementation outcomes, facilitators and barriers

Introduction: Effective dengue prevention and control require multidisciplinary collaboration and coordinated efforts across public health, environmental, municipal, and community sectors. Although One Health has been increasingly promoted as an integrated approach to complex hea [....] » Read More

Sabria Matar Khalfan Al Marshoudi, Public Health Specialist, Oman

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Hanaan Kasim Ansari, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Berberine antagonizes NS1-mediated immune evasion and pathogenesis in dengue virus infection

Background: The non-structural protein 1 (NS1) of Dengue virus is a multifunctional viral protein that plays a central role in viral replication, immune evasion, and disease pathogenesis. NS1 suppresses host innate immune responses and contributes to vascular leakage, a hallmark [....] » Read More

Hanaan Kasim Ansari, Jamia Hamdard University, India

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Amal Yahya Almaawali, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Clinical characteristics, outcome and prognosis of patients with indeterminate Clostridioides difficile results: A retrospective study at SQUH

Background: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. The diagnosis of CDI is challenging with variations in the performance of laboratory tests .The clinical significance of indeterminate C. difficile EIA [....] » Read More

Amal Yahya Almaawali, Ministry of Health, Oman

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Toure A, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Seroprevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B and C viruses among patients at Angré university hospital center, Cote d’Ivoire (2024)

Background: Viral hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) remain major global public health challenges, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In Côte d’Ivoire, a high-endemicity area, updating epidemiological data is crucial to guide national response strategies in accordance wit [....] » Read More

Toure A, Angre University Hospital, Cote d'Ivoire

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Peter Ofori Appiah, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Clonal expansion of multidrug-resistant salmonella corvallis ST3962 across backyard poultry, human and clinical patients in Ghana: Genomic evidence for cross-host transmission and community mcr-9 carriage

Background: Nontyphoidal Salmonella remains a leading cause of foodborne illness globally, yet transmission pathways at human-poultry interfaces in sub-Saharan Africa are poorly characterized. Backyard poultry systems are suspected reservoirs, but direct genomic evidence of cross [....] » Read More

Peter Ofori Appiah, University of Ghana Medical School, Ghana

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Peter Ofori Appiah, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Salmonella in African animals and animal-derived foods: A continent-wide systematic review and meta-analysis of Prevalence, Serovar Distribution, and antimicrobial resistance

Background: Salmonella remains one of the most important foodborne pathogens globally, yet its burden in African animals and animal-derived foods systems has not been comprehensively quantified. Methods: A systematic search strategy was implemented following the PRISMA guideli [....] » Read More

Peter Ofori Appiah, University of Ghana Medical School, Ghana

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Tedros Fikru Teshome, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Operationalization of the one health approach during recent marburg virus disease outbreaks in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia (2024–2025): A narrative review

Background: Recent Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreaks in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia during 2024–2025 highlighted the continuing threat posed by emerging zoonotic diseases and exposed persistent challenges in translating the One Health approach into operational p [....] » Read More

Tedros Fikru Teshome, Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Ethiopia

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Karamoko Mamadou, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Evaluation of the tuberculosis surveillance system in the kouto health district, Côte d'Ivoire, 2025

Introduction: Ivory Coast, like the majority of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, has a high endemicity of tuberculosis. In 2023, it reported 21,458 cases, including 1,717 deaths. The Kouto health district in Bagoué province is no exception. Surveillance is one of the [....] » Read More

Karamoko Mamadou, MSHPCMU, Cote d'Ivoire

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Koffi Koidio Marcel Venance, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Measles outbreak investigation in korotou health area, dianra health district, Côte d’Ivoire, april-may 2025

Background: Measles remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children despite the availability of an effective vaccine. In Côte d’Ivoire, outbreaks continue to occur in rural areas. In April 2025, an outbreak of confirmed measles cases was reported [....] » Read More

Koffi Koidio Marcel Venance, Regional Health Directorate of Bere, Cote d'Ivoire

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Koffi Koidio Marcel Venance, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Community outbreak of pulmonary tuberculosis in kolossonguikaha, mankono health district, Côte d’Ivoire, 2026

Background: Between epidemiological weeks 07 and 10 of 2026, an unusual increase in persistent cough was reported in Kolossonguikaha village, located 13 km from Baradougou Rural Health Center in Mankono health district, Béré region, Côte d’Ivoire. A [....] » Read More

Koffi Koidio Marcel Venance, Regional Health Directorate of Bere, Cote d'Ivoire

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Mohammadkazem Molavirahbar, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: From laboratory quality to pandemic preparedness: Integrating RNA sequencing, flow cytometry and artificial intelligence within a one health framework

Background: Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases remain a major challenge to global health systems, requiring rapid detection, accurate diagnosis, and coordinated preparedness strategies. Recent outbreaks have demonstrated limitations in conventional surveillance systems [....] » Read More

Mohammadkazem Molavirahbar, Social Security Organization, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Azibadighi Walter, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Performance of the Mpox surveillance system in central province, Zambia: A surveillance system evaluation, 2024-2025

Background: Effective surveillance is critical for the early detection and control of Mpox outbreaks. In Zambia, the performance of the Mpox surveillance system has not been systematically assessed since its implementation under the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Respon [....] » Read More

Azibadighi Walter, Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zambia

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Mamawah Diamond Bility, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conference

Title: Secondary analysis of cholera surveillance data in Zambia, 2020-2024: A retrospective descriptive epidemiological analysis

Background: Cholera remains a recurrent public health challenge in Zambia, causing repeated outbreaks with substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly in areas with inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure. Recent large-scale outbreaks and the resurge [....] » Read More

Mamawah Diamond Bility, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Zambia

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Munachimso Vincentia Dim, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Antimicrobial resistance trends in Ethiopia: Insights from the national reference laboratory surveillance data, 2020–2024

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an escalating public health threat in Ethiopia, with high resistance among priority bacterial pathogens that compromise empirical treatment and increase morbidity and mortality. Continuous AMR surveillance is essential to guide t [....] » Read More

Munachimso Vincentia Dim, Africa Epidemic Services (AES) Programme, Ethiopia

Poster Presentation (In-Person)

Niloufer Shameerah Bibi Khodabocus, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Laboratory surveillance of tuberculosis in Morocco: A five-year retrospective analysis of laboratory data, 2021–2025

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a public health concern in Morocco. Institut Pasteur of Morocco (IPM) is a key diagnostic and advisory partner in the national programme. Methods: This study described the epidemiological and clinical picture of culture confirmed TB cases refer [....] » Read More

Niloufer Shameerah Bibi Khodabocus, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Mauritius

Keynote Presentation (Virtual)

Francis J Castellino, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Molecular crosstalk between the pathogen and host in group a streptococcal infections

The innate immune system plays a critical role in the pathogenicity of Streptococcal pyogenes (GAS) infections.  The hemostasis, fibrinolytic, and inflammatory systems play pivotal roles in this regard.  This cascade begins with the initiation of the blood coagulation s [....] » Read More

Francis J Castellino, University of Notre Dame, United States

Keynote Presentation (Virtual)

Habil Bernd Blobel, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Principles and standards for managing healthcare transformation towards personalized preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine

Health and social care systems around the world undergo a transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine (5PM), considering the individual health status, conditions, genetic and genomic dispositions in personal, social, occupational, [....] » Read More

Habil Bernd Blobel, University of Regensburg, Germany

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Renae McBrien, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Sustainable models of Care – People and planet

Healthcare systems face a dual and escalating challenge, delivering safe, high-quality care while reducing the environmental impacts associated with healthcare delivery. Infection prevention and control (IPC) practices are fundamental to protecting patients, healthcare workers an [....] » Read More

Renae McBrien, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Australia

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Amy Breslin, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Physiological compensation in pregnancy: A case of severe sepsis undetected by MEWS

Pregnancy is associated with profound physiological adaptions that may maintain haemodynamic stability despite evolving critical illness. Although maternal sepsis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality (15% of direct maternal deaths in the UK), recognition may be dela [....] » Read More

Amy Breslin, UK Sepsis Trust, United Kingdom

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Pooja Bagdi, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Artificial intelligence in combating antimicrobial resistance: Transforming detection, surveillance, and precision therapy

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the most pressing global health threats of the 21st century, compromising the effective prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. The rapid rise of multidrug-resistant pathogens demands innovative, data-driven approaches [....] » Read More

Pooja Bagdi, Trinity Educational Institute, India

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Jo Queenstein Lydia L Robel, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Prevalence of acinetobacter baumanii infection in a tertiary hospital: Antimicrobial resistance pattern and outcome

Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is a significant pathogen responsible for hospital- acquired infections, especially in intensive care units, and among critically ill patients. Known for its multidrug resistance, it presents significant challenges in treatment. Aim:& [....] » Read More

Jo Queenstein Lydia L Robel, Divine Word Hospital, Philippines

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Amrita Ray Mohapatra, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conference

Title: Characterization and cytotoxic evaluation of bacteriocins possessing antibiofilm activity produced by lactobacillus plantarum SJ33

Background: Biofilm-forming pathogens are among the leading causes of hospital-acquired infections and are largely refractory to conventional antibiotic therapy. Bacteriocins — small proteinaceous antimicrobial peptides produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) — represe [....] » Read More

Amrita Ray Mohapatra, Pondicherry University, India

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Nedyalka Valcheva, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai and Bulgaria

The aim of the present work is to isolate, identify and investigate the species of bacteria from healing, mountain and spring waters in the area of ??Paris, France, Rome, Italy, London, England, Busan, South Korea, Tokyo, Japan, Amsterdam, Holland, Vienna and in Bulgaria. 127 bac [....] » Read More

Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Sonal Gupta, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conference

Title: Isolation of bacterial agents causing LRTI in HIV positive patients and their susceptibility pattern at a tertiary centre in India

The lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are the most frequent respiratory diseases among HIV infected patients and are frequently the first clinical manifestations of the HIV infections. The overall rate of bacterial pneumonia in HIV infected persons is approximately six ti [....] » Read More

Sonal Gupta, MBBS, MDMicrobiology, India

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Jianghong Wu, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: A smartphone-assisted electrochemical biosensor platform for rapid nucleic acid detection of Influenza A

Influenza A viruses typically circulate annually among people worldwide, which poses great threat to public health  due to its high transmissibility. Rapid detection of influenza A viruses is essential for early intervention and outbreak control. While Reverse Transcription [....] » Read More

Jianghong Wu, Shenzhen Technology University, China

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Saloua Kouass Sahbani, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conference

Title: Natural radiomodulation by opuntia ficus-indica cladode extract: Protection against oxidative and clustered DNA damage while enhancing radiosensitivity

The combination of chemotherapy and ionizing radiation is widely used in cancer treatment but frequently causes extensive DNA damage in normal tissues, thereby limiting therapeutic efficacy and increasing treatment-related toxicity. Natural radiomodulators have emerged as promisi [....] » Read More

Saloua Kouass Sahbani, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Rukiye Oztekin, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Hydrogel nanocomposites for enhancing healthcare

Humans are constantly exposed to exogenous chemicals throughout their life, which can lead to a multitude of negative health impacts. Advanced materials can play a key role in preventing or mitigating these impacts through a wide variety of applications. The tunable properties of [....] » Read More

Rukiye Oztekin, Dokuz Eylul University, Turkiye

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Jose Agustin Carrillo Rodriguez, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Bacterial resistance and susceptibility profile for the rational use of antimicrobials in a secondary care hospital 2025. Tepic, Nayarit, México

Introduction: With healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance posing a global challenge, Mexico joins international efforts with the firm conviction that by standardizing, implementing, and monitoring compliance with criteria proven to prevent HAIs, we c [....] » Read More

Jose Agustin Carrillo Rodriguez, Epidemiólogo del Hospital General de Zona, Mexico

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Qingfeng Chen, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Structural pharmacology of anthelmintics: Starting with monepantel and betaine

Anthelmintics are drugs used for controlling pathogenic helminths in animals and plants. The natural compound betaine and the recently developed synthetic compound monepantel are both anthelmintics that target the acetylcholine receptor ACR-23 and its homologs in nematodes. Here, [....] » Read More

Qingfeng Chen, Yunnan University, China

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Joseph Rizalyndo Dargantes, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: A decade of one health: Lessons learned from the collaborative rabies control in agusan del norte, Philippines

Background: Rabies remains a major health concern in the Philippines, including the province of Agusan del Norte, where it persists mainly due to irregular dog vaccination coverage, delayed health care, poor data tracking, insufficient funds and manpower, and limited coordin [....] » Read More

Joseph Rizalyndo Dargantes, Kasetsart University, Thailand

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

J Somasekar, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: AI-driven recommendation systems for healthcare and infectious disease management

Infectious diseases continue to pose major global health challenges, requiring rapid diagnosis, effective treatment, and timely clinical decision-making. Traditional healthcare systems often struggle with delays in identifying patient risk, selecting appropriate therapeutic optio [....] » Read More

J Somasekar, Jain University, India

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Pappu Satyanarayana Sarma, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: TB control programme in India -Yesterday – Today & tomorrow

Background: Tuberculosis in one of  the  major  killer  diseases globally -two patient  are dying every  3 minutes. India accounts for  about  24-26 % of  the  global burden of  TB. Govt of  India has  launched Nati [....] » Read More

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Yasser Mohammed Hassanain Elsayed, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Yasser's COVID-19 discrepancy phenomenon; A novel phenomenon and effective regimen; Retrospective-observational study-A case report

Aim of the study: Clarification of the time of clinical improvement after management of COVID-19 pneumonia versus the normal progression of the common workup is the target for the current study. Background: COVID-19 pneumonia is a current serious international pandemic infecti [....] » Read More

Yasser Mohammed Hassanain Elsayed, Egyptian Ministry of Health, Egypt

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Bagyalakshmi Janardhanan, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: One health approach to green nanomedicine: Ecofriendly synthesis of spinacia oleracea-mediated silver nanoparticles for potential management of rheumatoid arthritis

Background: The One Health concept recognizes the interconnection between human health, environmental sustainability, and innovative healthcare technologies. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune inflammatory disorder that affects approximately 1% of the glob [....] » Read More

Bagyalakshmi Janardhanan, Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences, India

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Nilay Solanki, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Precision oncology in practice: Evaluating drug utilization patterns and therapeutic approaches in breast cancer care

Background: Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. Advances in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care have significantly improved therapeutic outcomes; however, evaluation of real-world prescri [....] » Read More

Nilay Solanki, Charotar University of Science and Technology, India

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Jamshed Hashim, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Novel thiadiazine thiones and their biological screening as prodrug candidates

Drug Development or exploration of new lead compounds is always remain a fundamental field in health sciences. Other than engineering side which is generally for human comfort and convenience, the biological sciences is very crucial due to its direct involvement in human health. [....] » Read More

Jamshed Hashim, University of Lakki Marwat, Pakistan

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Evelyn Cheramgoi Rugutt, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Literature review on utilization of biological controls to reduce synthetic pesticide usage in tea growers nurseries in Kenya

This review discusses various pests and diseases that affect nursery tea plants, indicate current and prospective biological control pest and disease management practices. The most common pests  and diseases that infect tea plants in the nursery propagation process includes [....] » Read More

Evelyn Cheramgoi Rugutt, Kenya Sugar Research and Training Institute, Kenya

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Evans Akwaboah, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Barriers, facilitators and public health strategies for COVID-19 vaccine uptake in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review

Background: COVID-19 vaccination was a major public health intervention during the pandemic, but uptake varied widely across low- and middle-income countries. Acceptance was shaped by safety concerns, misinformation, trust, access barriers, cultural beliefs and the strength of pu [....] » Read More

Evans Akwaboah, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Aikins Boamah, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effects of okra extracts

Background: Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a widely consumed plant with considerable nutritional and medicinal potential. Its bioactive constituents have been associated with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, which may contribute to its potential health-promoting ef [....] » Read More

Aikins Boamah, University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ghana

Oral Presentation (Virtual)

Basilide Naga, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Antimicrobial activity of azadirachta indica leaf extracts against methicillin-resistant and methicillin-susceptible staphylococcus aureus

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major and growing threat to infectious disease management, particularly given the rising prevalence of drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus).  Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is especially challenging becau [....] » Read More

Basilide Naga, University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Ghana

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Elli Kouriannidi, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Community-acquired pneumonia in immunocompromised adults: A narrative review of the literature

Introduction/Aim: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The aim of this narrative review is to evaluate the prognostic impact of the immunocompromised state in adults with CAP, focusing on mortality, clinical severity and microbiolog [....] » Read More

Elli Kouriannidi, 3rd University Department of Internal Medicine, Greece

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Emmanuel Joseph M Mamaril, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Counting spores: A case of mixed fungal Infection - Candidal ecthyma gangrenosum and invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia

Introduction: Invasive fungal infections comprise a group of diseases affecting deep-seated tissues, with the most common etiologic agents being Candida and Aspergillus species. These are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Populations commonly affected are those in imm [....] » Read More

Emmanuel Joseph M Mamaril, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Philippines

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Rehab Alghamdi, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Knowledge, attitude, and awareness on (tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis)vaccination during pregnancy in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Background: There are 24.1 million cases and 160,700 deaths from pertussis in childrenunder five years old, with periodic epidemics occurring every 2 to 5 years. Method: Across-sectional study was conducted by 231 women in different cities in the Kingdomof Saudi Arabia (KSA). [....] » Read More

Rehab Alghamdi, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Monisha Anandhan, Speaker at Infection Conferences

Title: Pulmonary cryptococcosis masquerading as tuberculosis and lung malignancy: A diagnostic challenge

Background: Pulmonary cryptococcosis is an uncommon fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. It can mimic tuberculosis, lung malignancy, or other granulomatous diseases, leading to diagnostic challenges, particularly in immunocompetent individuals. Case Present [....] » Read More

Monisha Anandhan, Apollo Hospitals, India

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Mojtaba Sadseh, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Detection of Helicobacter pylori in the patients with gastric cancer base on various virulence genes using Multiplex PCR

Background: It is estimated that Helicobacter pylori colonizes the stomachs of half the world’s population and cagA-positive strains are present in 60–70% of infections in Western countries. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of the cagA/E/T, vacA and hrgA in H. [....] » Read More

Mojtaba Sadseh, Iran Medical Sciences University, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Marzieh Taherzadeh, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Prevalence investigation & genotyping of trichomonas vaginalis isolates in bushehr by actin gene

Background: Trichomonas vaginalis is a human urogenital pathogen that causes trichomoniasis, a highly prevalent sexually transmitted infection, with worldwide distribution. Current study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and evaluate actin genotypes of T. vaginalis isol [....] » Read More

Marzieh Taherzadeh, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Mojtaba Sadseh, Speaker at Infectious Disease Conferences

Title: Antibiotic resistance among staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli isolated from traditional and industrial food samples

Background: Foodborne diseases are one of the serious problems in the world. Every year, more than 100 million people are affected by foodborne and waterborne diseases particularly immunocompromised diseases. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate bacterial l [....] » Read More

Mojtaba Sadseh, Iran Medical Sciences University, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Poster Presentation (Virtual)

Ayesha Begum, Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences

Title: Assessing the burden of malnutrition and infectious diseases pattern among forcibly displaced Myanmar children in Bangladesh: A public health concern

Bangladesh, one of the world's largest refugee-hosting countries, is home to a growing and highly vulnerable population of displaced Rohingya people who face significant health and nutritional disparities. Malnutrition poses a critical public health challenge among Forcibly D [....] » Read More

Ayesha Begum, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh
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