FAWPAR at EMOP 2024 and the Special Issue

The 14th European Multicolloquium of Parasitology (EMOP), held in Wrocław, Poland in August 2024, marked a significant moment for the European Federation of Parasitologists (EFP), with Food and Waterborne Parasitology (FAWPAR) becoming its official journal earlier that year. Dedicated FAWPAR sessions showcased cutting-edge research on transmission, diagnostics, epidemiology, and applied case studies, reflecting the multidisciplinary theme of EMOP 2024. This Special Issue, comprising 15 papers drawn from both the FAWPAR sessions and other EMOP contributions within the journal's scope, highlights methodological innovations, surveillance studies, approaches to addressing applied food-safety challenges, and critical reviews. Together, these contributions underscore the vitality of research in food and waterborne parasitology and reaffirm the importance of international collaboration in addressing global food and health challenges.