On 27 November 2025, the National Public Health Surveillance Laboratory (NPHSL) hosted the international conference “The Role of Genomic Surveillance in Strengthening Public Health Security through International Collaboration” in Vilnius, Lithuania.
This was the first international conference organised by NPHSL, bringing together experts, institutions, and public health professionals from various countries. The event focused on the importance of genomic surveillance, its role in outbreak investigations, and how international cooperation can enhance public health security.
Representatives from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the European Union Reference Laboratory for Public Health on Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria (EURL-PH-AMR), and AMR reference laboratories from Latvia, Poland, and Estonia took part in the event. They shared valuable experiences, practical examples, and insights into the benefits and challenges of genomic surveillance.
Key outcomes of the conference:
1. Strengthening international collaboration and promoting open sharing of sequencing data.
2. Increasing funding and resources to support the expansion and continuity of genomic surveillance activities.
3. Enhancing knowledge exchange and cooperation among national health institutions and public health professionals.
NPHSL would like to thank all participants for their valuable insights and contributions.
