Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation

European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (UEMS/EACCME) 

An application was made to the UEMS-EACCME® for CME accreditation for this event.   

American Medical Association (AMA) 

Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications  

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada  

Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognized by the UEMS-EACCME for ECMEC credits are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. For more information, visit: https://www.royalcollege.ca/en/standards-and-accreditation/cpd-accreditation/international-agreements-physicians-outside-canada.html

ITALIAN CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

The event 2007 – 480898, with educational objective no. 30, has been accredited for ECM for 3,500 participants for the following professions and disciplines: MEDICAL DOCTOR (Pediatrics, Pediatrics – family pediatricians, Infectious Diseases, Neonatology, General Medicine – family physicians, Clinical Pathology (clinical chemistry and microbiology laboratories), Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health, Epidemiology).

The Provider Qiblì srl (ID no. 2007) has assigned 6 CME credits to this event, valid for the 2026–2028 training period.

Educational Objectives 

After participating in this educational event, learners should be able to:

  • Address individual needs in compliance with their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plan.
  • Analyse the impact of climate change and environmental changes on the epidemiology and emergence of infectious diseases affecting children.
  • Evaluate current evidence on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of paediatric infectious diseases.
  • Compare emerging diagnostic technologies, including genomic and molecular tools, and assess their relevance for clinical practice.
  • Apply updated vaccination strategies and immunization recommendations in the prevention of infectious diseases in children.
  • Assess antimicrobial stewardship strategies and implement approaches to address antimicrobial resistance in paediatric care.
  • Integrate multidisciplinary clinical, laboratory, and public health perspectives to improve the management and prevention of paediatric infectious diseases.

Target Audience

The principal intended recipients are healthcare professionals and researchers involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of infectious diseases in children. This includes paediatric infectious disease specialists, paediatricians, microbiologists, immunologists, epidemiologists, and public health professionals. The meeting is also relevant for clinicians and scientists working in vaccinology, clinical microbiology, global health, and infectious disease research, as well as trainees and early career professionals with an interest in paediatric infectious diseases and child health.

To Receive Your CME/CPD Certificate   

The CME/CPD certificate will be available after completing the online evaluation and credit-claiming procedure. The process takes about 5 minutes. We thank you for your feedback as it is an important part of CME/CPD accreditation and helps improve future educational offerings. 

  • Kindly note that the ESPID 2026 online evaluation will be active on the last day of the meeting. You will then be able to access it and claim your CME/CPD certificate. 

Disclosure and Resolution of Personal Conflicts of Interest  

In accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor, those in control of the educational content must disclose potential or actual conflicts of interest. Disclosure information is evaluated and conflicts of interest are resolved. Disclosure is made to participants prior to the activity. Participants will be asked on the evaluation to assess the objectivity and independence of the event.

  • Disclosure information will be available here at least one week prior to the event. 

Industry Support Disclosure  

This event is supported, in part, by funding from industry. All support is managed in strict accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support. Appropriate acknowledgement of all supporting organisations is made in the programme guide, on the event website, and with signage during the event.  

  • View a list of all industry supporters here. 
  • View detailed programmes for all Industry Sessions here.

Commitment to the Highest Standards in CME/CPD

Kenes Group is committed to being a valuable and knowledgeable partner in the design and delivery of educationally strong, independent, transparent, and effective CME/CPD programmes. Kenes is a proud member of the Good CME Practice Group (gCMEp), a member organisation contributing to improving health outcomes by: 

  • Championing best practice in CME/CPD 
  • Maintaining and improving standards  
  • Mentoring and educating  
  • Working in collaboration with critical stakeholders  

Membership in the Good CME Practice Group illustrates Kenes commitment to high standards and knowledgeable partnership with its clients in the design and delivery of medical events.