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NATO and FLI Lead International Workshop on Zoonotic and Bioterrorism Threats

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In mid-September 2025, the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI)—Germany’s Federal Research Institute for Animal Health—hosted the NATO-supported Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) titled “Update on Bacterial Biological Agents in the Euro-MENA Region and their Implications for Bioterrorism” in Jena, Germany. The event, part of NATO’s Science for Peace and Security Programme, brought together officials a...
This workshop highlighted the importance of international collaboration to combat zoonotic diseases with potential bioterrorism implications. By addressing bacterial agents endemic in parts of Europe and the MENA region, participants aimed to understand molecular epidemiology, identify transmission chains, and design prevention strategies. The event underscored the need for transparency and responsible research oversight due to the dual-use nature of certain bacterial agents. Patterns detected: ...