Between November 24th and 27th, 2024, Rio de Janeiro hosted the 12th Epi, the Brazilian Congress of Epidemiology, promoted by Abrasco. The event brought together health professionals, researchers, congress participants, and renowned speakers, establishing itself as an important forum for discussion and exchange of knowledge about epidemiology in Brazil.
The Epidemiology and Health Services: SUS Journal (RESS) was present at the event, at the Ministry of Health’s booth. During the congress, RESS representatives dedicated themselves to talking with participants, answering questions, clarifying doubts about the journal, and promoting the dissemination of accessible and high-quality scientific information.
Image: RESS representatives at the Ministry of Health booth.
One of the highlights of RESS’s participation was the roundtable discussion on best practices in publications between authors and editors, held in the booth’s aquarium. Dr. Wildo Araújo, scientific editor, and Dr. Taís Galvão, executive editor, led a fruitful and enlightening debate, which attracted many interested in improving their scientific publication practices. Associate editors Dr. Betine Iser, Dr. Aline Lopes, and Dr. Cristine Bonfim also participated in the roundtable.
RESS was also present at the pre-congress in a CSR course taught by our executive editor. During the panel on the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population, we discussed our special call for papers commemorating the publication’s 10th anniversary.
Image: Participants in the discussion panel promoted by RESS
The RESS Evidence Award , which recognizes the best article published in the last year, was also presented at the event. The honor was granted to Taynara Lais Silva, first author of the winning article entitled ” Maternal mortality in Northeast Brazil, 2009-2019: spatial distribution, trends and associated factors “. As a prize, the author had her trip to participate in the congress funded by RESS. The award ceremony took place on the 27th, at the closing of the congress.
Image: Dr. Wildo Araújo presenting the RESS Evidencia Award winner certificate to Taynara Silva.
The 12th Epi reaffirmed its fundamental role in promoting epidemiological knowledge and valuing scientific research, reinforcing the importance of events like this for the advancement of public health in the country.