Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.

The World Vaccine Congress Washington 2025, 21-24 April 2025, delivered another landmark year, bringing together more than 4,000 global stakeholders from biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, government, academia and the broader global health ecosystem. The event reinforced its standing as an influential and collaborative forum in ...

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Ikechukwu Benjamin Moses has joined the touchINFECTIOUS DISEASES Editorial Board! “I strongly believe that this platform will greatly contribute in promoting science to a broader audience with strong societal impact.” Dr Moses brings ...

The ESCMID Global Congress 2025 brought together world-leading researchers and clinicians to present practice-changing updates in infectious disease management. This article distils five critical insights from interviews and landmark trial results, covering innovations in antimicrobial therapy, fungal infections, resistance surveillance and ...

In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first virus-like particle (VLP) chikungunya vaccine PXVX0317 (VIMKUNYA™), for individuals aged 12 years and older, with Bavarian Nordic recently announcing its commercial launch.1,2 This approval addresses a critical unmet need for ...

Dr Xin Hui Chan’s research focuses on developing equitable therapies for high-threat infectious diseases. She combines clinical trials, evidence synthesis, and modelling to address neglected infections and improve global health outcomes.

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are investigating a cluster of unexplained deaths in Ekoto Health Area, Basankusu Health Zone, Equateur Province. The initial report on 9 February 2025 documented 24 deaths in a single village, prompting an investigation ...

Mpox is endemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with cases rising over the past decade. Children were the most severely affected in the 2023 outbreak, which saw over 14,000 cases and 600 deaths.1 Despite the deployment of the modified vaccinia ...