In 2022, 27 European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries reported 731 echinococcosis cases. Of these, 299 (41%) cases were reported as Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, 185 (25%) as E. multilocularis and 247 (34%) as an unknown species.
As the summer season is approaching, ECDC is hosting an online scientific seminar to raise awareness of vibriosis and it associated risks. The main target audience is the European Food- and Waterborne Diseases and Zoonoses Network but registration is open for anyone with an interest in the topic.
Recent ECDC data show that despite progress in prevention and control efforts, the hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses (HBV and HCV) continue to pose significant public health challenges in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA).
Avian influenza viruses (AIV) remain prevalent among wild bird populations in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA), leading to significant illness in and death of birds.