World AIDS Day stands as a global initiative uniting people worldwide to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the epidemic.
Reducing antimicrobial resistance: accelerated efforts are needed to meet the EU targets
Data published by ECDC in connection with European Antibiotic Awareness Day shows that, despite improvement in some areas, the EU is lapsing in progress towards its 2030 antimicrobial resistance (AMR) targets.
ECDC Lighthouse - Community of Practice for social and behavioural sciences
ECDC Lighthouse will enable public health professionals and other stakeholders to connect, learn, and collaborate to address challenges in infectious disease prevention from a social and behavioural perspective.
Increased flu and COVID-19 vaccination recommended for risk groups in EU/EEA ahead of winter
Seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination uptake for risk groups such as the elderly were sub-optimal in several EU/EEA Member States during the 2023-2024 season.
This Reporting Protocol describes data collection for influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses (such as RSV or new viruses of public health concern) in the EU/EEA and wider WHO European Region. Data collection is integrated for most datasets in line with the operational considerations for respiratory virus surveillance in Europe.
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ECDC collects, analyses and shares data on more than 50 infectious disease topics. ECDC experts assess risks to Europe and provide guidance to help countries prevent and respond to outbreaks and public health threats.