Despite decline: one death per hour due to smoking in Belgium

Each year, over 9,000 people die in Belgium as a result of smoking. These are the latest findings from Sciensano, Belgium’s public health institute. This represents one death every hour. Despite a clear decreasing trend in the number of smoking-related deaths, inequalities persist, with a greater impact among men and in Brussels and Wallonia. On World No Tobacco Day, Sciensano wants to draw more attention to the consequences of smoking.

Scientific Symposium on antimicrobial resistance: a challenge for public health, animal health and the environment

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We are excited to invite you to this upcoming scientific symposium in Brussels which will focus on antimicrobial use and resistance in animals and the impact on public health, animal health and the environment. Sciensano has the honour of participating to the organisation of this symposium in collaboration with AMCRA, FASFC, FAMHP, FPS Health, Food chain safety and Environment. 

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Cécile Boland

Sciensano’s Cancer Centre launches its podcast

The Cancer Centre of Sciensano is delighted to announce to you the launch of the Beating Cancer Belgium Podcast, a platform dedicated to shedding light on cancer control and prevention in Belgium. This podcast was created in the context of the ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan’ Mirror Group, a national platform coordinated by the Belgian Cancer Centre in Sciensano, which aims to involve Belgian stakeholders in:

Mind the gap: Improving quality of care after 7 audits of IQED-Foot

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You are kindly invited to the online symposium “Mind the gap: Improving quality of care after 7 audits of IQED-Foot”, organised by Sciensano on behalf of the National Institute of Health and Disability Insurance (NIHDI). The symposium consists of 3 focus talks, where the results and evolution through the audits will be explained by members of the Group of Experts IQED-Foot. Each focus talk will be followed by an active discussion with the participants around possible causes, improvements and barriers.

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Registry-Day | Advancing patient care and research through real-world data

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You are cordially invited to the Sciensano symposium on advancing care and research through real-world data.

This symposium provides an overview of the contributions and advancements of the Sciensano rare disease and diabetes registries. It also aims to evaluate the evolutions in the collection of real-world data  and how they are used to improve quality of care and health outcomes in Belgium.

In the morning, Sciensano will present the output of the registries for rare diseases, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and neuromuscular diseases.

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Inge Franki

2024 Symposium on Diagnostic and surveillance of infectious diseases

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Organised by Sciensano, under the auspices of the Belgian Association for Public Health (BAPH).

Sciensano organises each year a scientific seminar about “Diagnostic and surveillance of infectious diseases”.

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Stéphanie Jacquinet

HELICONference | Beyond the virus: Addressing gender disparities during COVID-19

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Gender disparities during COVID-19 extend far beyond infection rates. Scientific evidence indicates that the indirect effects of COVID-19 have disproportionately impacted women. Gender intersects with economic, social, environmental, and health factors, creating a complex web of challenges. This webinar explores how these differences manifest across various facets of the crisis, spanning from the workplace to the home.

HELICON has invited five leading researchers in the field to discuss the health risks faced by different genders during the pandemic. Recognizing and addressing these gender-specific challenges is not only a matter of equity but also crucial for developing targeted and effective responses.

Join us as our experts delve into the intricacies of gender disparities and share their insights on formulating effective health strategies. This webinar serves as a platform to equip participants with the knowledge needed to foster a more inclusive and targeted response to the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19.

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Laura Van den Borre

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