Public Health Alliance for Genomic Epidemiology

📢 The poster deadline for the #PHA4GECon2025 has been extended to 13 June 2025! If you’ve been meaning to submit your work in public health genomics or bioinformatics—now’s your chance. Submit here: buff.ly/Q3D6SVV

Africa CDC and partners are stepping up efforts to assess disease burden and funding needs to eliminate NTDs by 2030. This is about equity, access, and not leaving anyone behind. Read more: buff.ly/Vs3bAPF

New in Clinical Microbiology Reviews: Genomic surveillance is reshaping how we track & respond to Neisseria meningitidis. Better data, better vaccines, better preparedness. 🔗 buff.ly/uKxZi9m

📢 The PHA4GE June 2025 Newsletter is out! We’re recapping key events, sharing recent publications, and announcing our Pre-Conference Workshops. 🔗 Catch up on what’s shaping public health genomics across our network: mailchi.mp/pha4ge/pha4ge-… #PHA4GE #Newsletter

Mauritania is now better prepared to handle public health emergencies — thanks to support from @AfricaCDC. Stronger systems, better tools, and regional collaboration are helping build lasting resilience. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/sRQz33d

🚨 Missed yesterday’s #GenomicHorizons episode? Catch @msmicrobiocode as she explores how phylodynamics helps us track the emergence and spread of enteric fever pathogens. 🔗 Watch it here: buff.ly/TKM7Wau

📢 Don’t forget to register for tomorrow’s webinar on "Leveraging phylodynamics to understand the emergence and spread of enteric fever pathogens" Dr. with Zoe Dyson (@msmicrobiocode) 🗓 Date: 17 July 2025 🕒 Time: 14:00 UTC 🔗 Register here: buff.ly/SCooRbm

From climate-health to clinical trials, the 12th EDCTP Forum in Kigali was a showcase of Africa-led innovation in global health. Here’s what stood out: buff.ly/xmOJWeH

In Kampala, malaria experts, labs & data leads gathered to align on data standards for surveillance across Africa. 🔗 buff.ly/RFFpkM1 #Malaria #DataStandards #PHA4GE

📣 Join us on 17 July for a webinar with @msmicrobiocode (LSHTM) on “Leveraging phylodynamics to understand the emergence and spread of enteric fever pathogens” 🕒 14:00 – 15:00 UTC 🔗 Register: buff.ly/mf6uJu1

Genomics gives us the data. Vaccines give us the tools. But global access to Neisseria meningitidis vaccines still falls short. This paper calls for increased investment, equitable rollout, and policy alignment to close these gaps. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/1jZj2OC

Join us for a webinar with Dr. Zoe Dyson (@msmicrobiocode) on “Leveraging Phylodynamics to Understand the Emergence & Spread of Enteric Fever Pathogens”. 📅 17 July 2025 | 🕓 14:00 UTC 🔗 Register here: buff.ly/mf6uJu1

New study: Hybridization in African malaria vectors may accelerate insecticide resistance. A key insight for malaria control strategies. 📖Read more: nature.com/articles/s4200…

Day 4 of #EDCTPForum featured a series of workshops & symposia on digital ethics, research fellowships, vector-borne disease R&D, @AfricaCDC’s R&D frameworks & trial coordination. A day of technical exchange & cross-continental collaboration. 🌍

At #EDCTPForum, Day 3 tackled test-and-treat strategies, malaria vaccines, digital innovation & climate-health links.

Sweden’s Pathogens Portal has joined the global network of platforms sharing infectious disease data — supporting open science and stronger pandemic preparedness. 🔗 Rea more: buff.ly/SUY9agP

Day 2 at #EDCTPForum in Kigali featured sessions on TB prevention (PREFIT & ERASE-TB), malaria, research leadership & digital visibility tools. 🔬 A strong showing of Africa-led science, strategy, & collaboration. #GlobalHealth #Tuberculosis #ResearchInnovation

📢 Join us for a webinar with @msmicrobiocode (LSHTM) on “Leveraging Phylodynamics to Understand the Emergence and Spread of Enteric Fever Pathogens”. 📅 17 July 2025 🕓 14:00 UTC 🔗 Register: buff.ly/2VzZS0d

At #EDCTPForum in Kigali, the GenEpi Network symposium featured talks by @alangchris, Vito Baraka & @Tuliodna. A separate panel later in the day explored the role of regional networks in pandemic preparedness.

🚨 Today’s the day! Submit your poster abstract for the PHA4GE Conference before the deadline closes. Be part of the global conversation on public health genomics and innovation. 🕒 Closes tonight — don’t miss out! 🔗 buff.ly/qL1KbJO #PHA4GECon2025

The malaria surveillance workshop wrapped up today with a focused session on refining data formats for malaria haplotypes—crucial for tracking transmission & resistance. 🦟 A strong, collaborative end to a productive 3-day gathering. #AfricaCDC #PHA4GE #MalariaSurveillance