Avian flu: ECDC recommends increased vigilance
Avian influenza viruses continue to circulate, albeit at low levels, among wild bird populations across the European Union and the…
ECDC publishes mass gathering recommendations ahead of summer
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published recommendations for public health authorities preparing for mass gathering…
ECDC warns of an increase in pertussis cases in EU/EEA: infants at the highest risk
Infants under six months, unimmunised or partially immunised, face the highest risk of severe disease outcomes, with the majority of…
ECDC and EFSA: How to reduce human health risks related to avian influenza pandemic
The potential for avian influenza viruses to adapt to humans and cause a pandemic remains a concern. Ongoing vigilance, preparedness…
ECDC issues recommendations for strengthening emergency and pandemic preparedness planning
PHSMs refer to non-pharmaceutical measures implemented in community settings to abate the spread of infectious disease. These constituted the primary…
ECDC: Continued efforts needed to fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in humans and animals
Moreover, there has been an increase in the proportion of Escherichia coli isolates from food-producing animals that exhibit ‘complete susceptibility’ or ‘zero…
Dr Pamela Rendi-Wagner nominated new Director of ECDC
Each Management Board member had one vote, and the candidate required support from two-thirds of all voting members. The Board…
ECDC: Key strategies to prevent infections in injecting drug user
Six interventions, one aim: to prevent and control infections among people who inject drugs. In new public health guidance released…
WHO, EU, ECDC urge boosted vaccination for Autumn/Winter
As autumn moves to winter, the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the European Commission and the European Centre for Disease…
WHO, EU Commission and ECDC urge eligible groups to get vaccinated or boosted before the winter
As autumn moves to winter, the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the European Commission and the European Centre for Disease…
ECDC: Swedish distance learning advice process, Nov 2020 – Apr 2021
In addition to identifying the technical aspects of how evidence was produced, it is also important to recognise any external…
EFSA urges heightened farm protection against avian influenza
While the situation in poultry has eased over the summer, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus continued to affect seabirds in…
Joint EMA-ECDC press briefing on current state of respiratory diseases and treatments
As autumn season approaches, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre for Disease...
Chicken meat: Clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis detected in 11 EU and EEA countries
Two sub-clusters of endemic Salmonella Enteritidis ST11 have been detected with at least 134 human cases identified in 11 EU/EEA countries. Most cases were…
ECDC: Diphtheria cases in Europe – epidemiological update
During late summer 2022, intelligence data reported to ECDC indicated that the majority of cases in 2022 were diagnosed in migrant-related…
EMA and ECDC update on COVID-19 vaccines to target new SARS-CoV-2 variants
News 06/06/2023 The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Medicines Agency...
ECDC: Increase in cases of carbapenem-resistant E. coli carrying the blaNDM-5 gene
11 May 2023 EU/EEA countries are reporting an increased number of Escherichia coli (E. coli)...
ECDC presents lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
Stockholm, 2 May, 2023 As the pandemic progresses towards a phase of lower intensity, the...
EU Commission proposes to revise the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation to adapt it to the needs of citizens
Brussels, 26 April 2023 Today, the Commission is proposing to revise the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation – the...
ECDC proposes measures to mitigate possible increase in mpox cases
Stockholm, 14 April, 2023 The report Public health considerations for mpox in EU/EEA countries, released today...
Health: Update on iatrogenic botulism cases in Europe
Solna, 3 April 2023 Since late February 2023 and up until 30 March 2023, 87...
ECDC digital press conference invitation on 24 March 2022
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO)...
EFSA: Bacteria resistant to commonly used antimicrobials still frequently found in humans and animals
Brussels, 6 March 2023 Resistance of Salmonella and Campylobacter to commonly used antimicrobials is frequently observed in humans and...
ECDC assesses risk of new COVID-19 Omicron sub-lineage
Stockholm, 13/01/2023 In a Threat Assessment Brief released today, the European Centre for Disease Prevention...
RSV, Flu and COVID-19: ECDC expects severe pressure on healthcare systems
12 Dec 2022 Since the end of October 2022 and as of week 47, several...
Vaccine monitoring: ECDC and EMA collaborate on vaccine safety and effectiveness
Stockholm/Amsterdam, 8 December 2022 The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre for Disease...
European Health Union: Building a stronger EU health response
Brussels, 24 October 2022 Today, the Council has adopted the final building blocks of the European...
Ebola outbreak in Uganda under ECDC monitoring
Brussels, 12 October 2022 ECDC is actively monitoring the Ebola outbreak in Uganda through its...
Joanna Kopcińska: ECDC to be strengthened with lessons learnt from the pandemic
Strasbourg, 4 October 2022 According to ECR Rapporteur MEP Joanna Kopcińska, the adoption of an...
Parlament UE sfinalizuje pierwszy pakiet przepisów Europejskiej Unii Zdrowotnej
Strasburg, 4 października 2022 r. Sfinalizowano pierwszy pakiet przepisów Unii Zdrowotnej oparty na wnioskach wyciągniętych...
Health emergencies: MEPs endorse extended mandate of ECDC
Strasbourg, 4 October 2022 First Health Union package based on lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic...
ECDC comment on the spread of Hepatitis A virus strains of genotype IB
29 Sep 2022 Clusters and outbreaks of hepatitis A virus (HAV) genotype IB with four...
ECDC and EMA recommendations on use of adapted COVID-19 vaccines
Solna, 6 September 2022 The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the...
Langya henipavirus from China under ECDC monitoring
12 Aug 2022 As part of its epidemic intelligence activities, ECDC is monitoring the occurrence...
World Hepatitis Day 2022: Silent disease is often not diagnosed – ECDC
Solna, 28 July 2022 World Hepatitis Day is marked on 28 July each year to...
COVID-19 vaccines: ECDC and EMA update recommendations on booster doses
11 Jul 2022 The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European...
Monkeypox outbreak: ECDC update to Rapid Risk Assessment
The European Centre of Disease Prevention and Control has today released the Rapid Risk Assessment Monkeypox...
EU Member States support designated antimicrobials reserved for humans
Brussels, 4 Jul 2022 Today, Member States have given their support to the establishment of...
ECDC publishes contact tracing guidance for current monkeypox outbreak
28 June 2022 Cases of monkeypox have been continuously reported across the European region since...
COVID-19 DIGEST: List of guidance from ECDC and important publications
Recent publications Epidemiological update: Implications of the emergence and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 variants of...
ECDC: Response to the hepatitis B and C in EU/EEA countries
Solna, 15 June 2022 ECDC provides support to EU/EEA countries in monitoring their progress towards...
ECDC and WHO publish joint technical report on navigating monkeypox
As monkeypox cases rise, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the...
HERA secures monkeypox vaccines for EU Member states
Brussels, 14 June 2022 Today, HERA, the European Commission’s Health Preparedness and Response Authority, concluded...
COVID-19 health impact: ECDC launches Scenario Hub
Solna, 30 May 2022 A new online modelling hub launched today, the European COVID-19 Scenario...
ECDC Publishes monkeypox rapid risk assessment and response options
Solna, 23 May 2022 In a Rapid Risk Assessment published today, the European Centre for Disease Prevention...
ECDC alert: Monkeypox cases reported in UK and Portugal
Several cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Europe, including an EU Member State (Portugal)....
EASA and ECDC take first steps to relax COVID-19 measures for air travel
COLOGNE/STOCKHOLM, May 11, 2022 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre...
ECDC: Second booster to avert COVID-19 deaths between now and mid-autumn
28 April 2022 A continuous high incidence or a large surge in cases in the...
ECDC Rapid Risk Assessment on increase in severe acute hepatitis cases in children
Following the initial report of an increase of severe acute hepatitis cases of unknown aetiology...
ECDC Update: Hepatitis of unknown origin in children
Following the reports of cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin by the UK Health...