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EUCIC and ESCMID released a joint statement on the use of alcohol-based handrubs as a cornerstone of hand hygiene and infection prevention and control.

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Relive the highlights of ESCMID Global 2026 with the daily highlights and photo galleries.

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The call for applications for the ECDC special funded observership is now open until 19 May at 12:00 noon CEST.

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Activities

Join ESCMID Global in Munich, 17–21 April 2026

Save the date for the next edition of ESCMID Global. Leading experts in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology meet at ESCMID Global to exchange ideas and explore the latest innovations. ESCMID invites you to five days, including Education Friday for the first time, all packed with keynote lectures, oral sessions, workshops, symposia, meet-the-expert sessions and poster presentations, making it the world’s most eminent event in the field of infection.

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Epi Alert

The ESCMID-AUMC Epi Alert, a strategic collaboration between the ESCMID Emerging Infections Subcommittee and the Center of Tropical Medicine of Amsterdam University.

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Trainee Association of ESCMID (TAE)

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Guidelines

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Leadership Hub

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Study Groups

Join ESCMID Study Groups, dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, disseminating professional guidance and organising education events. Joining is free for all ESCMID members.

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ESCMID Courses

ESCMID hosts educational courses at the postgraduate level which focus on specific clinical or laboratory topics in the fields of Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID).

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Communicable podcast

Communicable takes on hot topics in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology.

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Summer School

Since 2002, the ESCMID Summer School has been a leading educational event. The week-long programme focuses on postgraduate studies and medical education, offering expert lectures in Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID). The Summer School is open to MDs completing specialty training, biologists, pharmacists, PhD students, and postdocs in CM and ID. Join for a comprehensive learning experience.

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