Support for countries neighbouring Ukraine

Refugees entering the EU/EEA from Ukraine may be vulnerable to developing certain infectious diseases, particularly as a result of their temporary living conditions and the situation they face during displacement. 
 

ECDC is therefore leading a series of immediate actions, including:

• Producing guidance on infectious disease vulnerabilities of those fleeing from Ukraine, and the associated requirements for infection prevention and control;
• Identifying needs for support and exchanging experience with the Directors and experts of public health institutes in Moldova and the five EU countries neighbouring Ukraine;
• Meeting with expert networks related to topics of high relevance, including TB, HIV and vaccine-preventable infections.

Deployments to affected EU/EEA countries will be provided if and when needed.