ECDC @ECDC_EU@respublicae.eu
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. We aim to strengthen #Europe's defences against infectious diseases.
Joined Apr 2022
This week we had the pleasure to host experts from
https://nitter.privacydev.net/AfricaCDC
in our office in Stockholm and exchange expertise on
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23surveillance
,
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23DataManagement
and
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EpidemicIntelligence
.
Read more about the meeting here:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/ecdc-and-africa-cdc-strengthen-surveillance-collaboration-during-meeting-stockholm
[2024-04-26 13:25 UTC]
RT by @ECDC_EU: Since EPI was launched in 1974, immunization coverage across the European Region has increased and rates of measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases have fallen. Vaccines work to protect the health of people at all ages. #EveryDoseCounts #EIW2024
[2024-04-26 10:14 UTC]
RT by @ECDC_EU: New #ECDC e-learning!
As part of a larger initiative to capacitate countries on #preparedness emergency & response, we have launched an e-learning on: “Recovery from infectious disease outbreaks: From lessons learned to lessons identified”.
Enrol: https://brnw.ch/21wJclx
[2024-04-26 08:00 UTC]
As an abstract presenter for
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23ESCAIDE2024
, you can apply for funding to cover the costs of travel and accommodation to attend
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23ESCAIDE
in Stockholm.
Find the criteria here:
https://brnw.ch/21wJcpM
Submit your abstract by 15 May! ➡️
https://brnw.ch/21wJcpN
[2024-04-26 08:21 UTC]
RT by @ECDC_EU: 📣 We have compiled a collection of resources to answer many of your questions & concerns on #vaccines.
Always consult independent & factual sources of information before making vaccination decisions!
#UnitedinProtection #EIW2024 #vaccineswork 👇
https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/other/factsheet-using-facts-science-when-making-decisions-about-vaccination_en.pdf
[2024-04-25 13:16 UTC]
RT by @ECDC_EU: 📣 Together with @ECDC_EU, we've just released a joint rapid outbreak assessment on a multi-country outbreak of L. monocytogenes infections linked to #SmokedSalmon products.
📖 Check it out → https://europa.eu/!4FDk7c
[2024-04-25 13:52 UTC]
R to @ECDC_EU: #ECDC reaffirms its commitment towards the global elimination targets for #hepatitisB & #hepatitisC set by the @WHO & will continue to closely collaborate with countries and partner organisations on #hepatitis prevention and control.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3UxDcKv
[2024-04-25 17:54 UTC]
R to @ECDC_EU: An urgent scaling-up of testing is needed to identify people with #hepatitisB and #hepatitisC early in the stages of infection, and to link them to care to reduce complications such as #cirrhosis and #liver cancer.
[2024-04-25 17:54 UTC]
R to @ECDC_EU: There are 3.6M people chronically infected with #HBV & 1.8M with #HCV in EU/EEA.
The prevalence of both infections varies across countries & populations, with the highest burden among vulnerable groups such as people who inject drugs, people in prison & some migrant populations.
[2024-04-25 17:54 UTC]
High burden of Hepatitis B and C persists in the EU/EEA.
Our recent data show that despite progress in prevention and control efforts,
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23hepatitisB
&
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23hepatitisC
viruses (
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23HBV
and
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23HCV
) continue to pose significant public health challenges.
Press release:
https://bit.ly/3UxDcKv
<p>
https://nitter.privacydev.net/ECDC_Outbreaks/status/1783535282404381079#m
</p>
[2024-04-25 17:54 UTC]
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23DYK
?
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23HepatitisB
can lead to
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23liver
cancer, but you can keep yourself safe from the infection by getting vaccinated!
While we are on the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23hepatitis
topic - find our latest reports on
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23hepatitisB
&
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23hepatitisC
linked in the thread below!
⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23eiw2024
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23UnitedInProtection
<p>
https://nitter.privacydev.net/ECDC_Outbreaks/status/1783535282404381079#m
</p>
[2024-04-25 16:48 UTC]
R to @ECDC_EU: Some invasive species of #mosquitos have been colonising Europe for a while now.
It's good to know if they could be a threat to us and how to avoid the "buzzing nuisance".
Watch our short animation and find out! (subtitles in all EU/EEA languages!): https://youtu.be/DDNTOB8EsF8
[2024-04-25 16:21 UTC]
Today is
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23WorldMalariaDay
& we have
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23JustPublished
the annual epidemiological report on
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23malaria
for 2022.
Read the full text here:
https://bit.ly/3Qk5XYN
Want to learn more about mosquito-borne diseases and ways of keeping safe from bites?
Click:
https://bit.ly/3Ufu0ZR
[2024-04-25 16:21 UTC]
RT by @ECDC_EU: #JustPublished!
Rapid Outbreak Assessment: Prolonged multi-country outbreak of #Listeria monocytogenes ST1607 linked to smoked salmon products.
Read full report here: https://brnw.ch/21wJb94
[2024-04-25 16:03 UTC]
R to @ECDC_EU: The Advisory Group discusses the list of activities that the #EUHTF can offer support with, legal aspects connected to the deployment of experts, and synergies between the EUHTF and other institutions.
Discussions are fruitful and the EUHTF is being constantly improved!
[2024-04-25 08:15 UTC]
The first EU Health Task Force (
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUHTF
) Advisory Group meeting is taking place on 24-25 April at
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23ECDC
!
You can read more about the European Union Health Task Force on our dedicated page here:
https://bit.ly/EUHtF
[2024-04-25 08:15 UTC]
RT by @ECDC_EU: #Vaccines protect at all ages! From children to seniors, #immunization is 🔑 to staying healthy. Let's recognize the 50-year legacy of the Expanded Programme on Immunization in saving lives across generations. Together, we're ensuring #EveryDoseCounts #EIW2024
[2024-04-22 10:50 UTC]
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. We aim to strengthen #Europe's defences against infectious diseases.
Joined Apr 2022
