The EU shows 2 epidemiological patterns of Tuberculosis: in high incidence countries TB is widespread; in low incidence countries, it is concentrated in large cities.
Tuberculosis treatment outcome remains a challenge in the European Union. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control highlights that not achieving the treatment success target of 85% could have an impact on human lives saved and the financial resources needed for tuberculosis control in the European Union and beyond.
Did you know that... more than 300 000 people were diagnosed with HIV over the last decade? Watch the ECDC video to find out more about HIV in Europe. HIV: Test, protect, prevent.
Europe experiences a persistent HIV epidemic, with only little changes in notifications during the last decade in the EU/EEA. One reason for this: an estimated 120 000 Europeans are living with undiagnosed HIV in the EU/EEA, which means that about 1 in 7 of those living with HIV are not aware of their status. And it takes on average three years from HIV infection to diagnosis.