Today as I come to the end of my two-year term as President of the LSIDCM, I do so with a deep sense of gratitude and pride. These past two years have been a period of steady growth, renewed energy, and meaningful progress for our society.

Had a very busy first day of the ISAC board of trustees meeting at the Royal Society of Medicine in London. We reviewed the year’s society performance at all levels including educational, services, financial, special programs and many others. Overall, we are proud of what we have achieved.

Arrived to rainy and cold London today for the ISAC trustees meeting. Looking forward to a 2 day meeting addressing important matters for the society and assessing the progress and future plans. Always great to see the ISAC team members at the professional and social levels.

✨ As 2025 ends, ISAC President Prof. Souha Kanj thanks members & partners for a year of collaboration. 🌍 Our strategy review renewed ISAC’s mission on AMR, empowerment & education. See you at #ICC2026 in Manila!🎄 www.ICC2026.org @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

🌍 Tomorrow: ISAC & ISID.org Webinar 🌍 📅 17 Dec Join us for a special session marking #WorldAIDSDay HIV at the forefront 🔍 Cutting-edge research 🌐 Global implementation challenges 🎙 Insights from world leaders 👉 Register tinyurl.com/bbpvvrhf #HIV @souhakanj.bsky.social @iasociety.bsky.social

In our efforts to enhance stewardship, I sharing the paper on oral antibiotics for endocarditis published today. Thank you Fatima and Maya for leading and Jana and Hiba for your active participation. I hope his paper is useful. Below is the link for the paper. mdpi-res.com/d_attachment...

🌍 World AMR Awareness Week (#WAAW2025) 🎥 Dr Teske Schoffelen introduces the Abx Guide—a free, open-access database that compiles evidence on pathogen-directed antibiotic treatment. ▶️ Watch: youtu.be/XpN_fRG7pCk @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social

🌍 Celebrate #WAAW2025 Explore the latest ISAC/APUA Newsletter packed with insights on tackling #AMR: ✔️ AMS as a team sport ✔️ Drive-AMS for sustainable change ✔️ AMR & cancer care ✔️ Public awareness animations 🔗 Read now: tinyurl.com/3hk7v4an @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

🌍 For #WAAW2025, ISAC invited Member Societies to share efforts against #AMR. Hear from Prof. Souha Kanj, President of LSIDCM, on their initiatives including webinars & its annual congress. ▶ Watch now: youtu.be/QT0zNLt3RkA @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

🧠💊 Free Antibiotic Summary Cards from ISAC & APUA! Quick reference for: ✔️ Spectrum ✔️ Indications ✔️ Dosing ✔️ Side effects Designed by experts. 📚 apua.org/antibiotic-c... More coming soon! #AntibioticStewardship #APUA #ISAC #MedX @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

📢 ISAC Society Grants – Deadline: 31 Oct! Grants up to €6,000 for: ✅ Boosting existing ISAC member societies ✅ Starting new societies in underserved regions 🔗 Apply now: www.isac.world/funding/isac... #InfectiousDiseases #ClinicalMicrobiology #ISAC @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social

🌟 ISAC's Top Cited Board Members! 🌟 We’re proud to announce that several ISAC Board members are among the top-cited scientists globally (Elsevier 2025 update) Well done to all! 🔗 elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btc... @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

Honored to share that both my husband, Dr. Alaa Sharara, and I have been recognized among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists (Elsevier–Stanford 2025 update). It is a beautiful reminder of the shared passion, perseverance, and purpose that guide our work. www.aub.edu.lb/articles/Pag...

🚨 AbxGuide Update🚨 Clinicians now have even better access to evidence-based, pathogen-directed antimicrobial treatment—especially for resource-limited settings. 🧠 Developed by ISAC, Radboudumc & AUBMC 🌍 Free. Open-access. www.isac-abxguide.world @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

From Oct 2–4, we proudly concluded the 25th Silver Jubilee LSIDCM Hybrid Congress at Le Royal, Dbayeh 🇱🇧 47 global experts shared groundbreaking insights on Infectious Diseases—a celebration of collaboration & innovation! More moments & highlights to come ✨ #LSIDCM #SciencePro #AUB #ISAC #GHI

ISAC supports the 25th LSIDCM Congress 🇱🇧 📅 Oct 2–4, 2025 | Le Royal Hotel, Dbayeh 🎯 Theme: Multidisciplinary Approach to Infectious Diseases 💻 Free online access: lnkd.in/ebBhu_fR 📍 Attend in person: lnkd.in/devuQBE3 @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

🌍 Great to see ISAC President Souha Kanj and ISID President Sally Roberts participating at @ICPIC_meeting in Geneva. When societies come together, we spark new ideas, share expertise, and strengthen our collective impact. 🤝 #ICPIC2025 #ISAC #ISID #GlobalHealth @isid.org @souhakanj.bsky.social

ISAC President Prof. Souha Kanj is at #ICPIC2025 in Geneva—speaking, chairing & joining panel discussions on infection prevention and control. Great to reconnect with ISAC Past President Prof Andreas Voss and APUA Board Member Dr Jeroen Schouten. Collaboration drives progress @souhakanj.bsky.social

As President of LSIDCM & ISAC, it is an honor to invite you to the 25th Annual Congress of LSIDCM, our Silver Jubilee Edition, October 2–4, 2025, at Le Royal Hotel, Dbayeh, Lebanon. 📄 Full Program: shorturl.at/nb6Lq 📍 In-person: sciencepro.me/lsidcm-2025.... 💻 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🆕 New #AbxGuide Chapters! ISAC adds Bone & Joint + Eyes & Orbits infections to its free global antibiotic guide The Abx Guide is designed to support appropriate #antibiotic use worldwide 🔗 isac-abxguide.world #AMR #GlobalHealth #Antibiotics @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social

🏥 Missed the ISAC / ESCMID webinar? Catch the replay: The Built Environment & Nosocomial Infections 🧠 Insights from Prof. Vos & Prof. Tambyah 🌍 1,600 registrants | 133 countries ▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/t5Df8_elwdQ #InfectionControl @escmid.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social @esgni-escmid.bsky.social

🌍 Join us in Manila for the 34th ICC 📅 Dec 7–9, 2026 | 📍 SMX Convention Center 🔬 Cutting-edge science, global experts & vibrant culture await Be part of the future of infectious disease care. 👉 [https://icc2026.org/] #ICC2026 #ISAC #GlobalHealth @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

🦠 The real pandemic is still here: #Sepsis 2025 📅 11 Sept | 🕒 15:00 CET 🌍 A #WorldSepsisDay webinar by ISAC & European Sepsis Alliance 🎙️ Talks by Dr Ricard Ferrer & Prof. Evangelos Giamarellos-Bourboulis 🔗 Register tinyurl.com/3d736uee @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

🧪 Just 1 week left to apply! ISAC Project Grants 2025 offer up to £15,000 for research in #AMR & #infectiousdiseases 🌍 Projects must involve 2 countries (1 LMIC) 📅 Deadline: 1 Sept 📧 [email protected] 🔗 isac.world #GlobalHealth #ISACGrants @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social

🚨 Just 2 days left to submit your Late Breaking Abstracts for #APCCMI2025! Deadline: 28 Aug ⏳ Early Bird Registration ends 31 Aug — save USD$100! 📰 Read the August Newsletter: www.linkedin.com/posts/isac-w... @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

🌐 APCCMI 2025 presents the ISAC Symposium on #AMR in diverse scenarios by ISAC leadership: 🔹 Souha Kanj – President 🔹 Heiman Wertheim – President-Elect 🔹 Geoffrey Coombs – Past President 📅 Early Bird Registration extended: 15 Sept 🔗 apccmi2025.com @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

Fantastic meeting for a fantastic team😘

It was a pleasure meeting Dr Rakan Nasreddine the minister of public health of Lebanon on behalf of the LSIDCM. We discussed the alarming antimicrobial resistance in the country and the importance of collaborating with the ministry to address AMR as a One Health approach.

Happy to share that our position paper on “Diagnostic stewardship has been recognised as One of the Top 10 Cited Articles in the last 2 years in the IJAA. lnkd.in/g3yiTNnk

📢ISAC / @escmid.bsky.social webinar The Built Environment of the Hospital & #Nosocomial #Infections 📆13 August 2025 🕰 12.00 CET Explore how hospital design directly impacts #infectioncontrol in this insightful webinar. tinyurl.com/3wzysnad @souhakanj.bsky.social @esgni-escmid.bsky.social

@bsky.app Honored to be featured among an inspiring group of 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 shaping antimicrobial stewardship. Thank you to the amazing Debra Goff for spearheading this effort and for all the authors for their contribution. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1080/1478...

I was happy to chair a symposium on RSV vaccine in Beirut. For decades, RSV has been recognized as a major cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in young children. However, what has remained underappreciated — and overlooked — is the significant burden this virus poses on adults.

🌟Just published - ISAC statement on standing up for science🌟 ISAC is committed to sharing reliable information, robust science, and to the advancement of global well-being Read the statement🔽 tinyurl.com/4d84r3ch @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social #globalhealth #standupforscience

🎥On demand | AI in Anti-infectives Our two eminent speakers provide real and timely intelligence on how much of this is possible now, what we may expect in the future, and how humans should use AI tools. youtu.be/Um5NbavmMiU #AI #AntiInfectives @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

🌟WHO AMS toolkit survey🌟 The @who.int published the #antimicrobialstewardship practical toolkit in 2019. Take part in a survey to help inform the next version 📆20 July 2025 Complete the survey in English, French or Spanish. English⬇ tinyurl.com/4y3j963t @souhakanj.bsky.social

🌟APCCMI 2025 | You are invited🌟 ISAC is delighted to be a supporting society for the 20th Asia Pacific Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infection (APCCMI 2025) 📍Bangkok 📅2 – 4 November 2025 Discover more⬇ tinyurl.com/bdd3dp4d #APCCMI2025 @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social

Join us for the 25th Annual LSIDCM Congress, Oct 2–4, 2025 at Le Royal Hotel, Dbayeh. Focused on a multidisciplinary approach to infectious diseases, the event brings together leading local, regional, and international experts to explore key topics. Register now and join us in vibrant Beirut!

The online and free Abxguide of @isacworld.bsky.social a useful tool to help chose treatment for skin and soft tissue infection including resisant ones! Link here: www.isac-abxguide.world

Proud to see Nadine and Caren graduate from the ID fellowship at AUBMC. This bittersweet moment is especially meaningful—it marks my 23rd and final year leading the ID Division. Grateful for the journey and the chance to mentor so many. Congrats, Caren and Nadine! Wishing you both fulfilling careers

It was a pleasure to join the Annual Dermatology Congress. Grateful for the chance to share insights and engage in meaningful discussions. Thank you Dr. Abadi and Dr. Kurban for the invitation. Congrats to the organizers on an excellent congress a refreshing success after difficult days for Lebanon

English language session of the AMR in conflict settings webinars organised settings organised by @fleminginitiative.bsky.social is happening tomorrow. Register for free⬇️ imperial.ac.uk/events/193855/…#antimicrobialresistancece @aulaab.bsky.social @souhakanj.bsky.social

Honored to receive the AUB FM Dean’s Excellence Award for Research today. This recognition is dedicated to the amazing research fellows I’ve had the privilege to work with over the years—your dedication and curiosity drove every project. Grateful for the journey and everyone who's been part of it.

Proud to support the next generation of infectious diseases specialists as they present complex and thought-provoking cases from leading medical universities across Lebanon. This interactive session is a must-attend for clinicians, fellows, and students interested in real-world ID challenges.

It was a pleasure to have participated in this important initiative with the WISH Program, UNFPA, Ministry of Public Health, and other stakeholders to develop the National Lebanese Guidelines for STIs. The meeting was held at AUBMC and marked a valuable step toward advancing sexual health in Lebanon

On WHO #HandHygieneDay, the Infection Control Program at AUBMC led awareness activities across clinical areas to promote hand hygiene and patient safety. We also created this Arabic video to engage staff, patients, and visitors. Let’s keep hands clean and care safe! www.instagram.com/reel/DJRdz1A...

📢Meet the speaker Prof. Schulenburg is a renowned evolutionary biologist & Fellow of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology. He leads the Evolutionary Ecology & Genetics Group @University of Kiel Register ⬇️ tinyurl.com/jmv83d6f @souhakanj.bsky.social @heiman-wertheim.bsky.social #IDSky

To mark #WorldImmunizationWeek, access ISAC's free module on #Respiratory #Infections & AMR designed to help early career professionals build their understanding of how vaccinations can help prevent AMR in relation to RTIs, like #pneumonia tinyurl.com/2paawtzh #vaccines @souhakanj.bsky.social