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News

Following confirmation of the first imported case of Ebola disease in Europe since the current outbreak began after a doctor returning to France from the Democratic Republic of the Congo ‌tested positive, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) calls on EU Member States to continue strengthening their preparedness. ECDC underlines that the risk of sustained transmission within the EU/EEA is very low provided that effective measures for early detection, isolation and treatment of patients are in place.

Cover of the report: "This rapid systematic review aimed to identify and assess the strength and consistency of associations between clinical risk factors and severe RSV outcomes in adults, to inform risk stratification and support evidence-based prioritisation of vaccination and other preventive interventions in high-risk populations in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA)."
Assessment

This rapid systematic review aimed to identify and assess the strength and consistency of associations between clinical risk factors and severe RSV outcomes in adults.

Rapid systematic review of clinical risk factors for severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection in adults resulting in hospitalisation, intensive care unit admission or death

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Privacy statement for processing of personal data of meeting attendees

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This list below shows the current accommodation sites in EU/EEA countries with which clusters of Legionnaires’ disease have been identified but where the European Legionnaires’ disease Surveillance Network (ELDSNet) is unable to assess the risk of Legionella infection, or where ELDSNet believe there may be increased risk to travellers.

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News

Updated technical guidelines by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) will help prevent the transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) through substances of human origin, including donated blood, stem cells, reproductive cells, and tissue, and establish a single, EU-wide standard for patient safety during medical procedures.

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Update

A conference on mosquito-borne diseases hosted by the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Ministry of Health of Cyprus with support from ECDC focused on the growing public health impact of such diseases in Europe and and discussed challenges in mosquito control.

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News

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published new operational guidance with clear steps for European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) member states to take in the unlikely event of an imported case of Ebola disease.

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Surveillance and monitoring

This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 13-18 June, and includes updates on Ebola, West Nile virus, avian influenza, and expert deployment.

Communicable disease threats report, 13 - 18 June 2026, Week 25.pdf.pdf

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Cover of the report: "Preparedness and response for imported cases of Ebola disease into an EU/EEA country"
Operational support

This operational checklist presents an overview of health preparedness and response planning elements for the potential importation of a case of Ebola disease into a European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) Member State health system.

Preparedness and response for imported cases of Ebola disease into an EU/EEA country

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Press release

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is expanding its presence on the ground to support areas affected by the current Ebola outbreak, sending additional experts this week to increase assistance and risk assessment activities as the disease continues to impact lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.

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Surveillance and monitoring

This report provides a summary of disease data provided to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control by the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia) and Türkiye between 2015 and 2024.

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This report provides a summary of disease data provided to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control by the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia) and Türkiye between 2015 and 2024.

Clusters of dermatophilosis in five EU/EEA countries in 2025–2026
Assessment

Several clusters of genetically and epidemiologically linked cases predominantly affecting gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men have been detected in four EU countries during the past six months. Cases have also been reported in Norway among individuals practicing martial arts, in 2025 and 2026.

Clusters of dermatophilosis in five EU/EEA countries in 2025–2026

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Assessment

This assessment presents an overview and critical appraisal of the available modelling evidence to inform the scale and potential spread of Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) in the context of the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.

Overview of available modelling evidence to inform the scale and potential spread of Bundibugyo virus in the current Ebola disease outbreak

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The Management Board approves and monitors the implementation of ECDC’s work programme and budget, it adopts its annual report and accounts - all in all, it acts as the governing body of the Centre.

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Assessment

This report presents the findings and recommendations of the first assessment conducted in Lithuania. This involved a desk review of relevant documents, followed by a five-day country visit that took place between 15 September and 19 September 2025.

ECDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness Assessment for Lithuania, 2024

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