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Community spread drives ongoing measles transmission in Europe
Preliminary data for 2025 show a significant drop in the number of reported measles cases across European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries compared with 2024.
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Winter Olympics and Paralympics 2026: How to protect your own and your family’s health at the Games
The Winter Olympics will kick off on 6 February 2026 and run until 22 February, while the Paralympics will take place between 6 and 15 March.
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Nipah virus disease cases reported in West Bengal, India: very low risk for Europeans
Based on current information, the risk of infection for people from Europe travelling to or residing in the area is assessed as very low.
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ECDC and WHO/Europe renew joint commitment to strengthen European health security and collaboration on public health
A Memorandum of understanding was signed in Stockholm on 29 January 2026 at the ECDC-WHO/Europe Annual Coordination Meeting.
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