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Two cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) in travellers returning to France from the Arabian Peninsula
On 3 December 2025, the French Ministry of Health reported two imported human Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) cases with travel history to the Arabian Peninsula. The two affected individuals participated in the same group trip. No secondary cases have been identified so far. French authorities are implementing response measures and monitoring the situation.
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ECDC defines strategies to fight avian and swine flu in humans
Unprecedented outbreaks in birds highlight the need for early detection and preparedness.
Update
ECDC updates its key facts on vaccine effectiveness and safety and how vaccines used in the EU are evaluated
ECDC has updated its key facts on the value, effectiveness and safety of vaccines, explaining how vaccines used in the EU are evaluated in a transparent way and independently from commercial interests.
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Europe’s hidden HIV crisis - Half of all people living with HIV in Europe are diagnosed late, threatening to undermine the fight against AIDS
Europe is failing to test and treat HIV early, with over half (54%) of all diagnoses in 2024 being made too late for optimal treatment.
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