On 14–15 May 2026, as part of the PROTECT project, a two-day international working meeting was held in Mándok at the Forgách Castle, with the support of the Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary–Slovakia–Romania–Ukraine Programme.
EU PROJECTS
PROTECT PROJECT
HUSKROUA/23/RI/2.1/011
ABOUT PROTECT PROJECT
Implementation of the international project "PROTECT – Pandemic Response and Operational Tactics for Enhanced Containment and Tracking" officially launched on August 1, 2025, with financial support from the European Union, within the framework of the Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine Programme 2021-2027.
The PROTECT project aims to strengthen the preparedness and rapid response of public health systems to cross-border infectious threats, particularly zoonoses. Through the modernization of laboratory infrastructure, the introduction of innovative diagnostic tools, and the development of partnerships, the project seeks to reduce infection detection and response times to 24–48 hours.
PROJECT'S PARTNERS
Official Collaborating Partners of the PROTECT Project.
Non-Governmental Organization "European Initiatives Center"1. partner
Regional Innovation Agency
3. partner
LATEST NEWS
Summaries and news regarding the PROTECT project
We successfully implemented an international professional training program within the framework of the PROTECT – Pandemic Response and Operational Tactics for Enhanced Containment and Tracking (HUSKROUA/23/RI/2.1/011) project.
Within the framework of the PROTECT project, we participated in a three-day professional event in Slovakia, which focused on epidemiological control, infection tracking, and animal health research. The programs took place in Zvolen, Vígľaš, and Košice, where international experts and institutions shared their experiences and latest research...
Cross-Border Alliance for Epidemiological Security: International PROTECT Conference in Kisvárda
11/12/2025
On December 9–10, 2025, project partners participated in an event organized by the Földkelte Association within the framework of the international project "PROTECT – Pandemic Response and Operational Tactics for Enhanced Containment and Tracking" (HUSKROUA/23/RI/2.1/011). The event took place in the conference hall of the Parish Bull Hotel in...