Behind the masks: hidden strengths in Europe’s healthcare sector

When crisis strikes, the word resilience is often invoked — but what does it truly mean in the daily reality of healthcare? In their article, [Veronica Moscon](https://www.eurac.edu/en/authors/veronica-moscon) and [Fabio Carnelli](https://www.eurac.edu/de/people/fabio-carnelli) delve into the lived experiences of healthcare professionals during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on insights from the international research project Empowerment for Pandemias, they reveal how resilience is not merely a reaction to emergencies, but a continuous practice embedded in everyday care.