From 10–14 June 2024, a team of experts from the European Commission (EC), ECDC, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Epiconcept, the Integrated Quality Laboratory Services (IQLS), and Spain are visiting Montenegro to discuss AMR issues in a One Health perspective.
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 1-7 June 2024 and includes updates on SARS-CoV-2 variant classification, cholera, out-of-season increase in norovirus, seasonal surveillance on West Nile virus infections, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), influenza A(H5N2), Oropouche virus disease, and an overview of respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) recently concluded a comprehensive two-day training designed to enhance regional capabilities in outbreak investigation and contact tracing.
The 17th International Conference and Exhibition on Digital Education, Training & Skills Development, known as ‘E-learning Africa 2024’, concluded today, highlighting the significant role of digital education in transforming workforce development across Africa.
Dr. Piotr Kramarz, originally from Poland, has been appointed as Chief Scientist for the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), starting as of today.
On 28 and 29 May 2024, ECDC convened the inaugural meeting of the Epidemic Intelligence Network in Rome, Italy. The meeting was hosted by the Italian National Institute of Health. The aim of the meeting was to define the priorities and activities of the newly created Epidemic Intelligence Network.
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 25-31 May 2024 and includes updates on avian influenza, respiratory viruses, invasive meningococcal disease, mass gatherings for Hajj in Saudi Arabia, cholera, chikungunya, dengue, and poliomyelitis.
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 18-25 May 2024 and includes updates on respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA, influenza, avian influenza, and cholera.
From 22-23 May a team of experts from ECDC, the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety and the European Food Safety Authority completed a visit to Kosovo to support the country’s efforts to develop the One Health Country Roadmap on antimicrobial resistance.