The 42nd EBJIS Annual Meeting




EBJIS Statement on Armed Conflicts

The European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) condemns any form of violence and therefore unjustified military actions in conflict zones worldwide. We are profoundly shocked and saddened by the resulting human suffering. We stand in solidarity with all individuals affected by these conflicts.

EBJIS’s main mission is to support education and scientific collaboration among people worldwide to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of bone and joint infections. Wars cause psychological and physical suffering to many people, and trauma surgery becomes one of the major needs, often performed under inadequate conditions which is associated with a high risk of infection. Accordingly, EBJIS is particularly concerned and remains available to help those who provide health care in the most difficult circumstances, including local providers as well as recognized humanitarian and international agencies in any way possible.

EBJIS wishes for a rapid and peaceful resolution to these conflicts.