Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) Hosts the CONTAGIO 2025 AnnualMeeting: A Global Gathering on PandemicResponse
- zoesteinberg9
- Nov 17, 2025
- 2 min read
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS), through its Faculty of Health, will host the Annual Meeting of the CONTAGIO Consortium (COhorts Network To be Activated Globally In Outbreaks), a key initiative funded by the European Commission (2023-2026).
This meeting, which will take place in Bucaramanga, Colombia from November 17 to 19, 2025, has as its main objective the establishment of rapid coordination mechanisms to respond effectively to outbreaks of infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
The network is coordinated by the University of Heidelberg and includes the UIS and 17 partner institutions from Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa, forming a global health research front.
This pivotal event will take place at the UIS School of Health in Bucaramanga, Colombia, from November 17-19, 2025.
Public Agenda: Global Dialogue on Health
Invitation to the public agenda
The meeting is aimed at health professionals, students in related fields, scientists, researchers, and representatives of public health entities.
It will be held in a hybrid format. You can attend in person at the UIS headquarters or remotely via an online connection.
Your participation and contribution to the scientific objectives and discussions that will take place at this meeting are of immense importance to global public health.
You can register and participate via the QR code
Dates GMT-5(Bogotá, Colombia timezone):
Monday, November 18
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Invited Experts
The event will feature the participation of prominent international leaders and
experts, including representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), the
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), as well as prestigious national and
international scientists.
Participate! Exchange and Collaborate
We invite you to participate in the public agenda for a unique opportunity to
exchange ideas, discuss scientific advances, and network with speakers and guests.
In
Person Attendance
We look forward to seeing you in the main auditorium of the UIS School of Health for a comprehensive discussion and networking experience.
Virtual Attendance
If you can't attend in person, you can also follow the sessions
through our virtual connection link.
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