ECDC
ECDC is an EU agency aimed at strengthening Europe's defences against infectious diseases. The core functions cover a wide spectrum of activities: surveillance, epidemic intelligence, response, scientific advice, microbiology, preparedness, public health training, international relations, health communication, and the scientific journal Eurosurveillance.
Mpox worldwide overview
Every month ECDC provides detailed epidemiological overview of the worldwide transmission of mpox in its weekly threat report.
Quelle: European Centre for Disease Prevention and...
Workshop in Norway explored governance mechanisms for Public Health and Social Measures during health...
ECDC held a workshop in Oslo, Norway, focusing on governance mechanisms for the implementation of Public Health and Social Measures (PHSMs) during health emergencies.
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Local transmission of clade 1b mpox cases detected in EU/EEA, ECDC urges renewed vigilance
Following the first detections of locally acquired mpox clade Ib cases within the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA), the European Centre for...
ECDC urges immunisation and other measures as Europe enters respiratory virus season
As Europe enters the autumn and winter months, respiratory infections are expected to considerably affect the health of individuals vulnerable to severe outcomes. Young...
ECDC reviews Ukraine’s communicable disease surveillance system to support alignment with EU standards
The meeting was held in a hybrid format at ECDC and brought together experts from the Public Health Centre of the Ministry of Health...
Strengthening outbreak investigation skills with R training
From 7 to 9 October 2025, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), under the framework of the EU Health Task Force...
Applications for the ECDC Fellowship now open
Are you interested in a career in field epidemiology or public health microbiology? Apply now for the ECDC Fellowship Programme (EPIET/EUPHEM) Cohort 2026.
Quelle: European...
New era for patient safety in Europe
ECDC publishes first-ever guidelines for the EU/EEA to ensure the safety of all blood, tissue, and cell donations.
Quelle: European Centre for Disease Prevention and...
Strengthening event-based surveillance in Morocco
Rabat, 25 September 2025 - The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, together with Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the...
Tools to promote vaccination acceptance and uptake now available in all official EU/EEA languages
The previously published ECDC report, 'Tools and methods for promoting vaccination acceptance and uptake: a social and behavioural science approach’ is now available in...