The Science of Working Together - EU Reference Laboratories for Public Health
The EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) for Public Health connect specialist institutes across Europe to strengthen laboratory testing, share expertise and improve preparedness for infectious disease threats.
Representatives from ECDC, the European Commission's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE), the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) and the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) explain how this network works, what their organisations contribute and why cooperation matters.
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Watch the presentation of the EU Reference Laboratories for Public Health recorded at ESCAIDE 2025 in Warsaw.
In this video, representatives of the EURLs explain how they work together to strengthen laboratory capacity across Europe through quality assessments, specialist training, shared testing methods and expertise. Hear directly from the experts about their work, the importance of collaboration and how the network helps countries prepare for and respond to infectious disease threats.
This document provides an overview of the newly established EU Reference Laboratories for Public Health (EURLs), their core tasks and services, and the stakeholders involved, with the aim of supporting Member State laboratories in accessing and benefiting from the services available.
A guide to EU Reference Laboratories for Public Health
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