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EuroTuesday: online sessions by EuroNet MRPH.

EuroTuesdays 2026: MasterMentoring with Two Directors General of Public Health

On Tuesday 20 October 2026, from 18:30 to 19:30 CEST, EuroTuesday hosts the first MasterMentoring session of the EuroNet MRPH Mentorship Programme 2.0: From Residency to Public Health Leadership. Two Journeys, Two Perspectives.

Two leaders of their countries’ public health administrations will talk about their careers, what they learned along the way and their advice to residents:

  • Rita Sá Machado, MD, MPH, Director General of Health, Ministry of Health, Portugal
  • Pedro Gullón, MD, MPH, PhD, Director General for Public Health and Health Equity, Ministry of Health, Spain

Anca Vasiliu, MD, public health specialist and member of the EuroNet MRPH Alumni Team, moderates the conversation. Session details and registration: register on Zoom.

EuroTuesday promo, 20 October 2026, 18:30 to 19:30 CEST: MasterMentoring, From Residency to Public Health Leadership, with Rita Sá Machado and Pedro Gullón, moderated by Anca Vasiliu.

EuroTuesdays in 2026

EuroTuesdays are EuroNet MRPH’s online sessions: an hour with people who work in public health, free and open to residents across the network. The series restarted on 26 May 2026, and this year’s sessions so far are:

  • 26 May: Public Health and Health Care Delivery in Conflict Settings, with Dr Annette Heinzelmann, Regional Emergency Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, Eastern Mediterranean Region, on how protracted conflict deepens health crises, the challenges of delivering care in such conditions, and what international organisations such as WHO do to provide aid.
  • 23 June: the launch of the Mentorship Programme 2.0, with Alumni Lead Ivonne A. Torres and the 2026 Alumni Team.
  • 29 September: Protecting Health from Weather Related Harm, on the UK’s adverse weather and health plans and weather-health alert systems, with Agostinho Sousa and Ross Thompson of the UK Health Security Agency.

All past sessions are on our EuroTuesdays page. Is there a topic or a speaker you would like to hear? Tell our Capacity Building Lead through the contact form.

EuroNet MRPH residents at the 2026 Spring Meeting in L'Aquila, in front of the meeting banner.

Spring Meeting 2026 in L’Aquila: Facing the Future of Arboviruses

From 14 to 16 May 2026, EuroNet MRPH held its Spring Meeting in L’Aquila, 2026 Italian Capital of Culture, hosted by the University of L’Aquila at the “Luigi Zordan” Congress Center, jointly with the 4th Residents’ Day of the Consulta SItI, the Italian body of public health residents.

Poster of the EuroNet MRPH Spring Meeting 2026: Facing the Future of Arboviruses, One Health perspectives in the era of climate change. Congress Center Luigi Zordan, L'Aquila, 14 to 16 May 2026.

This year’s theme, “Facing the Future of Arboviruses: One Health Perspectives in the Era of Climate Change,” brought residents and experts together across human, animal and environmental health: the essence of a One Health approach to emerging threats.

A programme across three days

The scientific programme opened with Prof. Anna Odone (University of Pavia) on why arboviruses matter to public health, and ranged widely from there:

  • International cooperation and preparedness, and veterinary intelligence at the service of One Health (Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Abruzzo and Molise “G. Caporale”).
  • Genomic surveillance of emerging arboviruses and early warning in a warming world (Prof. Caterina Rizzo, University of Pisa).
  • The role of scientific communication in preparedness, and spatially-explicit modelling of invasive species under climate change (University of L’Aquila).
  • The urban-design dimension of One Health, travel in the era of climate change, and a front-line account of the Chikungunya outbreak in Carpi (Modena).

A record 23 abstracts, roughly double the previous year, competed in the European Scientific Contest, and the meeting hosted the EuroNet General Assembly (hybrid), the SItI Residents’ Committee meeting, and hands-on workshops turning evidence into public communication and advocacy.

Beyond the science, L’Aquila did what these meetings do best: it put residents from across Europe in the same room for three days. Conversations that start over coffee between sessions are how collaborations, exchanges and friendships across the network begin.

Our thanks to the Scientific Committee (Leila Fabiani, Elio Tolli), the Organising and Secretariat Committees, the University of L’Aquila, and the Consulta SItI, and to every resident who travelled to make it happen.

Full programme: download the PDF.

Session graphic: Prebunk, Debunk, Prevent: From Infodemic to Informed. WHO Youth Council, Global Public Health Week 2026, 9 April 2026.

EuroNet at Global Public Health Week 2026: Managing the Infodemic

During Global Public Health Week 2026, EuroNet MRPH and IFMSA, the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations, co-organised Prebunk, Debunk, Prevent: From Infodemic to Informed, an interactive youth session hosted by the WHO Youth Council on one of the defining challenges of modern public health: the infodemic.

Held on 9 April 2026, the session tackled infodemic management in practice: how mis-, dis- and mal-information spread; social listening to understand what communities are actually saying; and prebunking and debunking as tools to build resilience against false health narratives. Participants worked through the material in facilitated breakout groups, supported by experts including colleagues from the WHO Immunization team.

Session graphic: Prebunk, Debunk, Prevent: From Infodemic to Informed. WHO Youth Council, Global Public Health Week 2026, 9 April 2026, 14:00 to 15:30 CEST on Zoom. Discussion themes: infodemics and misinformation, social listening, response strategies, youth-led communication.

The session reflects a growing strand of EuroNet’s work: equipping the next generation of public health professionals not just to produce evidence, but to communicate it well in a noisy information environment.

Our thanks to the WHO Youth Council and the facilitating experts, and to every resident who took part.

L'Aquila

Spring Meeting 2026 in L’Aquila: Call for Abstracts Now Open!

The EuroNet MRPH Spring Meeting 2026 will take place in L’Aquila, Italy on May 14–16! We invite you to save the dates for what promises to be an engaging scientific and cultural event.

The theme will be…

Facing the Future of Arboviruses

About the Venue

The meeting will take place in L’Aquila, a city located in the heart of the Apennines known for its stunning mountain views and lively university atmosphere.

L’Aquila is a city of resilience. Rebuilt with passion after the 2009 earthquake, it is now a hub of energy, culture, and creativity. As the designated Italian Capital of Culture for 2026, it provides the perfect backdrop to connect with colleagues and share ideas while discovering a unique European heritage.

Call for Abstracts: Now Open!

We invite early-career public health professionals, residents, and young researchers to submit abstracts on any topic related to Public Health. Research projects, reviews, innovative practices, and policy analyses are all welcome.

Submission deadline: 5 April 2026, 00:00 CET (extended through April 19!)

All selected abstracts will be presented as oral or poster presentations.

Logistics and Travel

While L’Aquila does not have its own airport, it is easily accessible via Rome:

  • Arrival: Fly into Roma Fiumicino or Roma Ciampino airports, or travel by train to Roma Tiburtina station.
  • Transfer: Direct buses run regularly from both airports and the train station to L’Aquila. The journey takes approximately 90 minutes.
  • Getting Around: Once you arrive in the city center, the venue and social activities are entirely walkable. You will not need additional transport during the event.

Stay Updated

This post will be updated as soon as the official program and registration details become available. To ensure you receive the latest announcements, we recommend subscribing to our channels:

We look forward to welcoming you to L’Aquila!

Planetary Health

2025 Strategic Collaborations: AJRAM and the Planetary Health Alliance

This year, EuroNet MRPH has established two strategic partnerships to enhance our capacity to address critical global health challenges. These collaborations align with our recently adopted policy documents and aim to foster cross-border cooperation among young professionals.

Collaboration with AJRAM In May 2025, we formalized a partnership with AJRAM (Actions des Jeunes contre La Résistance aux Antimicrobiens). Antimicrobial resistance remains a pressing public health threat, and this collaboration allows us to work closely with a dedicated youth network to promote better stewardship and awareness strategies across Europe.

Membership in the Planetary Health Alliance As of November, EuroNet MRPH has officially joined the Planetary Health Alliance (PHA). This membership underscores our commitment to the “One Health” approach, providing our residents with a platform to engage with the intersection of environmental sustainability and human health.

Through these alliances, we aim to contribute more effectively to the discourse on these urgent topics.

Alumni Section

Launching the Alumni Section and First Mentorship Programme

EuroNet MRPH is proud to announce a major expansion of our community: the official launch of the EuroNet MRPH Alumni Section.

Created to ensure our network thrives beyond residency, this new section is a dedicated space for former members to stay connected, share opportunities, and continue contributing to the public health field. By blending the experience of alumni with the fresh perspectives of current residents, we are taking a significant step toward our core mission of strengthening the Public Health Workforce in Europe.

Why an Alumni Section? The Alumni Section bridges the gap between training and professional practice. It is designed to:

  • Promote networking among former and current members.
  • Encourage collaboration and partnerships across borders.
  • Offer opportunities for professional growth and lifelong learning, focusing on areas often outside the scope of formal training.

Meet the 2025 Alumni Team This initiative is coordinated by a dedicated team elected to support our growing network:

  • Carolina Baptista (Alumni Lead)
  • David Peyre-Costa
  • Damir Ivanković
  • Maria Francesca Manca

First Initiative: Call for Mentors! To kickstart this new chapter, we are thrilled to launch the 1st EuroNet MRPH Mentorship Programme. We invite our alumni to support the next generation of specialists by becoming mentors.

  • What: Guide and support a current resident.
  • When: The first edition runs from September to December 2025.
  • Deadline: Applications are open until August 15, 2025, at 23:59 CET.

Apply here to be a Mentor

How to Join the Section Whether you completed your residency or moved into the public health field through a different path, you are welcome here. By joining, you will gain access to our exclusive WhatsApp community to share ideas, proposals, and job opportunities.

Register for the Alumni Section here

We look forward to building a lasting community that supports public health professionals at every stage of their careers. Welcome back!

Structure

Governance Update: Adoption of New Statutes and Policy Frameworks

We are pleased to inform our members that EuroNet MRPH has successfully finalized a significant update to its governance structure. Following the approval of the new Statutes and Charter of Values on January 24, 2025, the General Assembly officially adopted the updated Policies & Procedures on June 13, 2025 (you can find them both here)

These documents establish a renewed operational framework for the network, ensuring greater transparency and alignment with the current landscape of public health in Europe.

A Shift to Multidisciplinary

A key amendment within these new statutes is the formal transition of the association’s name to the European Network of Multidisciplinary Residents in Public Health. This adjustment aligns our legal designation with the reality of the workforce, acknowledging that public health challenges require collaboration across various professional backgrounds. While the acronym EuroNet MRPH remains unchanged, this update ensures that our governance structure is inclusive of all residents contributing to the field.

These approved documents are now in effect and will guide the network’s activities moving forward.

EuroNet MRPH residents at the General Assembly of the 2025 Spring Meeting in Paris, 21 May 2025.

Spring Meeting 2025 in Paris: 121 Residents on the Digital Future of Public Health

From 19 to 21 May 2025, EuroNet MRPH held its Spring Meeting in Paris, hosted across the Pitié-Salpêtrière and Saint-Antoine hospitals. 121 public health residents from across Europe came together under this year’s theme, “Transforming Public Health Professions in the Digital Age.”

EuroNet MRPH residents at the General Assembly of the 2025 Spring Meeting in Paris, 21 May 2025.

The programme wove together keynote sessions and expert roundtables, interactive capacity-building workshops and design challenges, and a high-level European Scientific Contest, alongside the social moments that make these meetings memorable, from walking tours of the city to a shared dinner at a classic Parisian Bouillon.

Paris also marked a milestone for the network: the official launch of the EuroNet MRPH Alumni Section, opening the door to long-term professional exchange across generations of residents. During the meeting we opened the call to host the 2026 Spring Meeting, a call that would take us to L’Aquila.

Congratulations to Tasnim Fareh, winner of the 2025 European Scientific Contest, for work on the association between particulate air pollution and the incidence of breast cancer. The scientific level across the session was exceptional, and every participant left having learned from one another’s work.

What participants told us

We surveyed attendees afterwards (n = 67 responses on satisfaction; n = 121 on travel):

  • Satisfaction: 69% satisfied or very satisfied; 72% said the meeting met or exceeded their expectations.
  • Scientific level: 67% rated it good or very good.
  • Reach: residents joined from Italy, France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia, the UK, Ireland and Croatia.
  • Sustainability: most travelled by train (32%), a figure we’d like to grow, as the network keeps sustainability in view when choosing hosts and formats.

Thank you to the Boards and Leads, the Organising Committee, and every participant who made Paris 2025 a success. The future of public health is something we shape collectively. See you at the next edition.

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EuroNet MRPH Spring Meeting 2025: Transforming Public Health Professions in the Digital Age

Join us in the beautiful city of Paris for the EuroNet MRPH Spring Meeting 2025, taking place from May 19th to May 21st!

This year’s theme, “Transforming Public Health Professions in the Digital Age,” reflects our shared ambition to explore how digital innovation is reshaping public health practices across Europe. Digital technologies offer incredible opportunities and solutions, transforming healthcare delivery, decision-making, and health communication. At this event, public health residents and professionals from across Europe will come together to discuss, innovate, and prepare for this digital revolution in public health.

The Spring Meeting will be hosted at two prestigious locations:

  • Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, 105 Boulevard de l’Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
  • Saint Antoine Hospital (Day 2), Amphithéâtre Siège, 34 Rue Crozatier, 75012 Paris, France

We have reasons to use two different venues, you will discover why in time!

A detailed schedule with all activities, workshops, and roundtables is now available: Download the full program (PDF)

Sustainability at Our Core

Environmental responsibility and sustainability are core values for this Spring Meeting. To minimize our environmental impact, catering will be exclusively vegetarian and vegan, provided by Funky Mama. All meals and coffee breaks will feature locally-sourced seasonal fruits and vegetables, sustainably sourced coffee and tea, and we are committed to avoiding single-use plastics entirely.

Networking & Social Activities

Our scientific sessions are perfectly complemented by a vibrant social program, now fully confirmed, offering fantastic opportunities to connect with fellow participants and enjoy the magic of Paris together!

  • Day 1 (Monday, May 19th): Kick things off with your choice of three themed guided walking tours (€12 each) exploring Classical Paris, its dynamic Street Art scene, or Health Landmarks. Later that evening, join us at the lively Le Food Society Paris, a perfect chance to mingle!
  • Day 2 (Tuesday, May 20th): We invite you to a convivial Social Dinner at the charming Bistrot Mon Café. For those looking for a more casual option, a nearby bar, Les Blouses Blanches, offers a great alternative.

Full details for each event, including times and how to secure your spot for the walking tours and dinner, are available on our program. Also, stay connected and catch all the latest updates by following us on Instagram @euronetmrphig!

Registration Is Open!

We kindly ask for a registration fee of €50 per participant. This contribution helps us cover all lunches, coffee breaks, and ensures we can maintain our sustainability standards throughout the event.

Spots are limited, so secure yours now! Click here to register

UPDATE: Already registered? You can add social program events you missed by using the same registration form.

Call for Abstract for Scientific Contest

Don’t forget to submit an abstract and participate in the European Scientific Contest! A jury of peers will evaluate the quality of the projects and select the best entry. The winner will receive free accommodation and complimentary access to the social program during the next Spring Meeting. The deadline for submissions is 23:59 CET, April 21st, 2025.

UPDATE: Submissions to the Scientific Contest are now closed!

We look forward to welcoming you to Paris, ready to shape together the future of Public Health in this exciting digital era.

See you there!

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Exciting Milestone: EuroNet MRPH Adopts Charter of Values and Important New Policy Documents

Exciting Milestone: EuroNet MRPH Adopts Charter of Values and Important New Policy Documents

EuroNet MRPH is thrilled to announce the official adoption and publication of the Charter of Values and four essential policy documents on February 1, 2025, marking a significant step in our continued commitment to promoting public health across Europe.

Following an extensive collaborative process initiated in 2024, involving our National Commissions and dedicated working groups, the Charter of Values and policy documents were finally formally approved! They represent EuroNet MRPH’s foundational principles and consolidated positions on critical public health issues.

Charter of Values:

The Charter of Values outlines EuroNet MRPH’s core principles, guiding our mission and actions. It emphasizes education, cooperation, innovation, empowerment, equality and non-discrimination, intercultural exchange, transparency, accountability, health advocacy, and sustainability. These values underpin all our policies and reinforce our dedication to building a stronger, more equitable, and healthier Europe.

Policy Documents:

  1. Climate Change, One Health, and Planetary Health
    Addressing the urgent need to tackle ecological crises through holistic, multidisciplinary frameworks such as One Health and Planetary Health, this document emphasizes integrating health considerations into climate policies and promoting sustainable healthcare practices.
  2. Economic Sustainability of Health and Care Systems
    Recognizing the economic pressures on healthcare systems, this policy highlights the necessity of innovative solutions, efficient resource use, and improved economic strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability and resilience of health services.
  3. Mental Health
    Focused on comprehensive mental health policies, this document underlines the importance of societal approaches to mental well-being, addressing stigma, advocating for community-based services, and prioritizing mental health in educational and workplace settings.
  4. Political Involvement of Public Health Bodies
    Advocating active participation in political processes, this policy promotes Health in All Policies (HiAP), urging public health professionals to engage politically to shape legislation and influence public health outcomes positively.

Each document includes a clear call to action, outlining specific internal and external actions to guide our members and partners in implementing these essential strategies.

We believe these policies and values will significantly impact public health practices and advocacy across Europe.

Explore the full Charter of Values and Policy Documents, and join us in our mission to advance public health in Europe!