On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
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News
As people across Europe prepare for holidays, outdoor events, and social gatherings, the ECDC encourages everyone to take a few simple precautions to stay healthy during the summer months.
This page brings together practical information on some of the main infectious disease risks people may encounter during the summer months.
Data
The Vibrio Viewer maps conditions favourable for Vibrio growth across European seas.
Map
Since April 2012, and as of 2 July 2026, a total of 2 649 MERS cases, including 960 deaths, have been reported by health authorities worldwide.
Map
Since the beginning of 2026, and as of 2 July 2026, two MERS cases, including one fatality, have been reported in Saudi Arabia. No information is available on the regions in Saudi Arabia affected by these cases.
Surveillance and monitoring
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 27 June - 3 July 2026, and includes updates on Ebola, West Nile Virus infections, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, expert deployment, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), Vibrio, and an overview of respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA.
Communicable disease threats report, 27 June - 3 July 2026, Week 27.pdf
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Weekly updates with the latest reports on West Nile virus cases in Europe updated every Friday, during the transmission season.
Corporate document
Minutes of the 66th Management Board meeting, 26-27 March 2025. Adopted by the ECDC Management Board at its Sixty-seventh meeting, 16-17 June 2026.
Minutes of the 66th Management Board meeting on 26-27 March 2025
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Vibriosis is a disease caused by Vibrio bacteria that usually leads to mild stomach illness or wound infections. It should not be confused with cholera which, although closely related, is a more severe disease caused by a specific type of Vibrio cholerae.
News story
Flavoured noodle products are the most likely source of an ongoing multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Stanley infections, with evidence linking the cases to items from the same brand, according to a Rapid Outbreak Assessment by EFSA and ECDC.
Laboratory guidance, diagnostic protocols and technical resources for laboratories.
Surveillance data on likely place of infection of travel-associated malaria cases imported to the EU/EEA.
Assessment
An outbreak of Salmonella Stanley ST2045 is ongoing in the EU/EEA, with a total of 106 confirmed cases having been reported by 13 EU/EEA countries (77) and the United Kingdom (29) between November 2025 and June 2026.
Multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Stanley ST2045 infections linked to consumption of flavoured noodle products
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Data set
Number of travel-associated malaria (P. falciparum) cases (counts) and rates of travel-associated cases among 100 000 travellers, 2020-2024
Data set
Number of travel-associated malaria (P. falciparum) cases (counts) and rates of travel-associated cases among 100 000 travellers, 2024
Surveillance and monitoring
Monthly updates with the latest reports on West Nile virus cases in Europe.
ECDC regularly assesses new evidence on variants detected through epidemic intelligence, rules-based genomic variant screening or other scientific sources.
Leaflet
Editable leaflet providing information for communities at risk during the Ebola outbreak 2026. The leaflet can be translated and otherwise adapted for use by local communities.
Assessment
Between 15 and 21 June 2026, the EUHTF conducted a fact-finding mission to the DRC and Uganda to assess airport exit screening procedures in the context of the ongoing outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
Fact-finding mission on airport exit screening
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