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First public health emergency preparedness assessments across Europe show both commitment and recurring challenges

The first cycle of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Assessments (PHEPAs) coordinated by the European Centre for Disease ...
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ECDC to deploy experts as Ebola cases emerge in Kenya and Nigeria

Following the emergence of Ebola disease in Kenya and Nigeria, and with the situation in the DRC remaining serious, ECDC is ...
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Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus – Multi-country – 2026

On 20 October 2026, one case of Ebola disease was reported in Nigeria. As of 25 October 2026, 53 contacts of the case were ...
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As the cold season nears, immunisation of newborns against universal RSV could significantly reduce infant hospitalisations across Europe

As the season for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory diseases approaches, a new report [LINK] from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) indicates that ...
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Country report: ECDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness Assessment for Norway, 2025 - Under Article 8 of the Regulation (EU) 2022/2371

This report presents the findings and recommendations of the first assessment conducted in Norway. This involved a desk review of relevant documents, followed by a five-day country visit that took ...
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First detection of Shamonda virus in an immunocompromised patient, France October 2026

On 22 October 2026, French health authorities reported Shamonda virus (SHAV) infection in a severely immunocompromised patient who was receiving care for a serious medical condition. The patient died ...
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Cholera – Multi-country (World) – Monitoring global outbreaks – Monthly update

ECDC continues to monitor cholera outbreaks globally through its epidemic intelligence activities in order to identify significant changes in epidemiology and provide timely updates to public health ...
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Threat assessment brief – Importation of Ebola disease cases caused by Bundibugyo virus to Kenya and Nigeria

This Threat Assessment Brief assesses the risk for people from the EU/EEA living in or travelling to Kenya and Nigeria, and the overall risk for the general EU/EEA population. It is intended for ...
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Severely ill patient in France becomes first ever human infected with Shamonda virus

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is carefully monitoring the situation after the French authorities announced the first ever reported human infection with Shamonda virus ...
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Overview of respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA, week 42, 2026

Consultation rates for respiratory illness in both primary and secondary care remain at low or baseline levels in all reporting EU/EEA countries. However, rates are increasing in many countries. Both ...
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Avian influenza A(H9N2) – Multi-country (World) – Monitoring human cases

Two new non-epidemiologically linked, laboratory-confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H9N2) virus infection in China were reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) Wes ...
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Protect yourself and others during the cold season

As the colder months approach in Europe, respiratory infections including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease and others can lead to serious illness ...