The recent WADEM Disaster Medicine Summer School brought together an extraordinary cohort of global health security and emergency response professionals, sparking intense, high-level discussions on the frontlines of disaster management, counter-terrorism medicine, and emergency leadership.

Recognising that the evolving security landscapes pose unique challenges to public health, staying at the forefront of medical preparedness is more critical than ever.

The field of counter-terrorism medicine just marked a significant milestone in global medical education. At this year's World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM) Disaster Medicine Summer School, hosted in the historic Republic of San Marino, the next generation of global health security leaders gathered to tackle the future of crisis response.

The inaugural WADEM Disaster Medicine Summer School sets a new Gold Standard for simulation-driven crisis training and addresses evolving global threats.

Frank Van Trimpont (MD), President of CTM-E, ECDM, and Chair of the WADEM European Chapter, delivers a landmark lecture at the prestigious WADEM Disaster Medicine Summer School.

Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E) is supporting ongoing humanitarian and emergency response initiatives in Zimbabwe as part of Operation Florian, mobilising essential clinical resources to strengthen local pre-hospital care, trauma response, and medical training infrastructure.

The corporate sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM) Disaster Medicine Summer School have been officially extended until the 1st of July 2026.

Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTME) announces a significant update to the operational framework as part of the ongoing commitment to pan-European integration and collaboration. Effective immediately, CTM-E officially accepts membership fees, institutional grants, and philanthropic donations in British Pounds (GBP), alongside our existing Euro (EUR) channels.

Serving as the dedicated research and development arm of Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe, the Innovation Labs represent an important step forward in high-threat medical readiness. The innovation program plans to bridge the gap between clinical necessity and technological possibility, turning the complex challenges of disaster zones and high-threat environments into the next generation of medical solutions.

Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTME) recognises the need for a centred and unifying expertise to mitigate the medical consequences of asymmetric warfare, terrorist attacks, and complex disasters. Central to achieving this goal is the Support a Delegate fund, a dedicated initiative designed to eliminate financial barriers and bring vital voices to the international stage.

Medical infrastructure is increasingly becoming a direct target in modern conflicts, and the traditional windows for medical evacuation are expanding from minutes to days. Addressing this critical shift, the Disaster Health Institute team recently delivered a vital lecture on Prolonged Casualty Care (PCC) in Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).

Mr Tataru will step into this leadership role to co-chair the group alongside Katie Willet, MD, an Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Centre (UNMC). Together, their combined trans-Atlantic expertise will guide the international medical community in navigating the rapidly evolving challenges of high-threat operational environments.

A decade after the devastating coordinated bombings at Brussels Airport and Maelbeek subway station, the critical medical and tactical takeaways from that day continue to redefine how Europe prepares for multi-site mass casualty incidents (MCIs).

ASPISMEDICAL, the official medical journal of Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E), has experienced an unprecedented surge in global reach, reflecting the rapidly growing demand for specialised knowledge in counter-terrorism medicine, disaster resilience, and tactical medical response.

Alex Grant, a CTM-E Researcher, Paramedic, and Incident Response Officer with the London Ambulance Service, holds a lecture on counter-terrorism medicine for the Paramedicine Society at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU).

Applications are now open for the Pediatric Disaster Health: A Global Transdisciplinary Approach, a week-long intensive program hosted by the University Hospital Salzburg (UKS) and Paracelsus Medical University (PMU) in Salzburg, Austria, from 10–14 August 2026.

Andrej will serve as Co-Chair of the Students Group alongside Kornelia Borowy and seek to contribute to the CTM-E’s strategy to support and develop initiatives focused on students.

Esteemed CTM-E member and researcher, Adrien Chetioui of the Service Départemental d’Incendie et de Secours du Gard (SDIS30, France), recently presented an innovative and highly impactful scientific poster addressing the complex dual threats of weaponised Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and illicit chemical dispersal.

Kornelia will serve as Co-Chair of the Students Group and seek to contribute to the organisation's development and student initiatives. The formation of the Students Group was initially announced on the 29th of March, following the full support of the CTM-E Board.

In a significant step toward bolstering medical resilience, the Technical University of Liberec (TUL) and the Faculty of Health Studies (TZS TUL) recently convened a specialised panel discussion focused on Counter-Terrorism Medicine (CTM) and healthcare preparedness for armed conflict.