ECDC: On Air

In this episode of ECDC: On Air, we take a closer look at the mosquitoes making their way across Europe, the diseases they can transmit, and what this changing landscape means for public health. Céline Gossner, explains what is changing and why it matters.

In this episode of ECDC: On Air, Dr Celine Gossner, ECDC expert in food, water, vector-borne and zoonotic diseases, and Aleksandra Kaźmierczak, expert in Climate Change and Human Health at the European Environment Agency (EEA), discuss how a changing climate is reshaping health across Europe.

In this episode of ECDC: On Air, we talk with Angeliki Melidou and Katriina Willgert, who give us an overview of the current avian influenza situation in Europe, the factors that could change the risk to humans, and how countries are preparing for potential human cases.

In this episode of ECDC: On Air, we talk with ECDC expert Esther Kukielka-Zunzunegui about the growing public health importance of tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE).

In this episode, we speak with microbiologists Theresa Enkirch and Maximilian Riess who explain how wastewater surveillance works and why it is becoming increasingly valuable for public health.

In this episode of ECDC: On Air, tuberculosis expert Senia Rosales-Klintz explains the current reality of TB, how the bacteria can remain dormant for years, and how it primarily affects vulnerable populations.

In this episode, we speak with ECDC's Helena de Carvalho Gomes, former clinician in obstetrics and gynaecology, about the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in cervical cancer and how vaccination and screening can prevent the disease.

In this episode, we talk to Dr Taina Niskanen, ECDC expert in Food-, Waterborne and Zoonotic Diseases and Dr Eleonora Sarno, scientific officer at EFSA. They explain what Salmonella is, how it spreads, and the symptoms it can cause. 

In this episode of ECDC On Air, we are joined by Aine Collins and Giusi Amore - experts from ECDC and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to unpack the latest EU One Health Zoonoses report.

In this episode, we discuss EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) with Andreas Hoefer from ECDC and Rita Figueira from the European Commission’s DG SANTE.

In this episode of ECDC On Air, we discuss the seasonal spread of respiratory viruses with ECDC's Principal Expert in Respiratory Viruses - Angeliki Melidou.

ECDC's Head of Section - Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections -Diamantis Plachouras explains the rising threat of the drug-resistant fungus Candidozyma (Candida) auris.

Four current trainees share their journeys, daily work, and the unique perspectives they bring to Europe’s disease prevention hub.

Bruno Ciancio explores diphtheria's current risks, its similarities with measles, and reinforces the vital role of vaccination and public health action in protecting vulnerable groups.

Experts Linda Trönnberg and Theresa Enkirch unpack the hepatitis A outbreak in Austria, Czechia, Hungary, and Slovakia—who’s hit hardest, how it’s spreading, and what’s being done to stop it.

This episode explores vaccination acceptance in Europe, highlighting health decision factors, the role of behavioural science, misinformation’s influence, and vaccination rate trends.

In this episode, we discuss the rising cases of measles in Europe with Maria Keramarou - ECDC's expert in vaccine preventable diseases.

This episode unpacks SDG Target 3.3, which aims to end the epidemics of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, and combat viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections by 2030.

Veronica Cristea discusses the overall TB situation in the EU/EEA, the impact of COVID-19, challenges in treatment success, and the concerning rise in TB cases among children.

This episode explores the growing threat of avian influenza, which has led to massive outbreaks in bird populations and an increasing number of cases in mammals.