European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)

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Solna, Stockholm County 73 898 följare

An agency of the European Union

Om oss

EU Agency The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) was established in 2005. It is an EU agency which aims to strengthen Europe's defences against infectious diseases. It is seated in Stockholm, Sweden. Our Mission: To identify, assess and communicate current and emerging threats to human health posed by communicable diseases. Further to this, the ECDC works to provide timely information to the European Commission, the Member States, Community agencies and international organisations active within the field of public health. In order to achieve this mission, ECDC works in partnership with national health protection bodies across Europe to strengthen and develop continent-wide disease surveillance and early warning systems. By working with experts throughout Europe, ECDC pools Europe's health knowledge to develop authoritative scientific opinions about the risks posed by current and emerging infectious diseases. Follow us on: www.slideshare.net/ECDC_EU www.facebook.com/ECDC.EU/ Twitter: @ECDC_EU

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Bransch
Offentlig förvaltning
Företagsstorlek
201–500 anställda
Huvudkontor
Solna, Stockholm County
Typ
Myndighet
Grundat
2005
Specialistområden
Public Health och Epidemiology

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Uppdateringar

  • ECDC Chief Scientist & ESCAIDE Scientific Committee Chair Piotr Kramarz closing ESCAIDE2024: These were three incredible days, full of ideas, inspiration, and a strong sense of purpose, which we need in our daily work. We talked a lot about collaboration and working together across sectors to improve preparedness, SOLIDARITY was mentioned multiple times, as THE key when it comes to preparedness & response to crises - and we heard that from people facing a truly unprecedented one. We went beyond numbers, and talked about values - equity, fairness, inclusion and diversity. We discussed AI in lengths, but also heard a very clear message - that it is important to remain humane. I noticed many lively conversations in the hallways during coffee breaks, and moments of real camaraderie - the starting points of a genuine, close collaboration. While #ESCAIDE2024 ends now, I hope this ESCAIDE spirit will stay around, for long. I am also very happy to announce that #ESCAIDE will now move to my home-country - Poland, for its 2025 edition. #ESCAIDE2025 - Warsaw and online - 19-21 November 2025!

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  • Underdiagnosis and late HIV diagnoses are holding back progress to end AIDS in the European Region - joint European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) & WHO Regional Office for Europe report shows. Ahead of World AIDS Day, the new HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report 2024 shows that since the beginning of the epidemic in the early 1980s, over 2.6 million people have been diagnosed with HIV in the WHO European Region, including more than 650,000 in the EU/EEA. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 1️⃣ Nearly 113,000 HIV diagnoses were reported in 47 out of 53 countries in the WHO European Region in 2023, a slight increase of 2.4% compared to the previous year. 2️⃣ 21 of the 47 reporting countries saw an increase in HIV diagnoses in 2023 compared to 2022, and several countries reported their highest number of HIV diagnoses in a single year over the past decade. This increase can partly be explained by countries’ increased testing efforts, new testing policies and a rebound in HIV testing and case detection since the COVID-19 pandemic. 3️⃣ While overall HIV diagnoses in the EU/EEA have shown a general decline in the last 10 years, with 24,731 cases reported across all 30 countries in 2023, a different trend appears when examining newly diagnosed cases (excluding previously known HIV diagnoses). There, the EU/EEA rate of new HIV diagnoses rose by nearly 12% from 2022 to 2023, likely as a result of increased HIV testing and increased HIV diagnoses in migrant populations. 4️⃣ Across the WHO European Region including EU/EEA countries, more than half (52% for the total WHO European Region, 53% for EU/EEA) of HIV diagnoses are made late, leading to higher healthcare morbidity and increasing the risk for AIDS-related death. 5️⃣ Despite significant progress made since then, nearly 1 in 3 people living with #HIV in the WHO European region still don’t know their HIV status. These findings demonstrate a critical need for prevention, early testing, diagnosis and access to treatment to improve people's health outcomes and reduce transmission, as well as the urgent need to reduce stigma around HIV. ------ Read more: ➡️ in our press release here: bit.ly/ECDCWAD2024 ➡️ full surveillance report: https://bit.ly/3ZdpzkT ➡️ evidence brief on the progress towards SDGs related to HIV in the EU/EEA: https://bit.ly/3B3RZG0 ➡️ report on HIV and migrants in the EU/EEA - monitoring the implementation of the Dublin Declaration on partnership to fight HIV/AIDS in Europe and Central Asia: 2024 progress report (2023 data): https://bit.ly/3VdRsIm #WorldAIDSDay #WorldAIDSDay2024 #WAD #WAD2024 #HIV #AIDS #EndStigma #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDGs

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  • Time for yet another of our #GenEpiBioTrain virtual trainings! This time we will focus on RSV - Respiratory Syncytial Virus with help of Institut Pasteur. The aim of the training is to provide participants with in-depth knowledge of RSV, including its genomic diversity, evolution, available treatments, and emerging vaccine strategies. The focus will be on how genomic data informs public health responses, the impact of RSV on vulnerable populations, and ongoing advancements in treatment and prevention. The training will also explore regulatory frameworks and public health strategies for managing RSV outbreaks. When? 10-13 December 2024 Where? Online! If you are a microbiologist, epidemiologist or a bioinformatician interested in the biology, evolution and surveillance of RSV, please enrol today: https://bit.ly/3ZqQmvr and tell your colleagues!

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  • We are finally proud to present - the #ECDCLighthouse - a Community of Practice! 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 The ECDC Lighthouse is an online collaboration space where professionals working in the prevention of infectious diseases come together, driven by the shared goal of integrating social and behavioural sciences in their public health work. Here, you'll find resources to increase your knowledge and opportunities to learn, connect and collaborate. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻? The ECDC Lighthouse welcomes people who are interested, experienced, or currently involved in the prevention of infectious diseases through use of social and behavioural sciences, and who work for or are affiliated with organisations and institutions in the EU/EEA. These could include public health authorities, universities and research institutions, civil society and community-based organisations, among others.

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  • 🌍 Kicking off the "Progress Towards Hepatitis C Elimination" conference! Today marks the start of the "Progress Towards Hepatitis C Elimination" conference, bringing together public health experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the Mediterranean, Europe, and beyond. 📍 From 26–28 November 2024, we are gathering in Cairo, Egypt to: 💡 Share insights on eliminating hepatitis C globally. 🤝 Collaborate across countries, regions, and organisations. 🔬 Discuss challenges, innovations, and tailored solutions for screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Egypt’s remarkable success in eliminating hepatitis C is a beacon of inspiration for the world. As highlighted during the opening session by Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population: “Egypt’s journey in the fight against hepatitis C reminds us of what is possible when ambition is matched with action. Let us take inspiration from this unprecedented achievement and work collectively to ensure that every nation has the tools, resources, and partnerships necessary to eradicate hepatitis C once and for all’’. This event is not just about discussions - it is about actionable pathways towards eliminating hepatitis C and building a healthier future together. Follow along for updates, insights, and key takeaways as we work together to make hepatitis elimination a reality! #EgyptAsBlueprint #EndHepatitis #EUInitiativeOnHealthSecurity #Cairo2024 #SustainableDevelopmentGoals

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  • Eurosurveillance needs your input! See below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

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    Your opinion counts: tell us what you think about the journal ✍🏽 https://bit.ly/EUSsurvey Whether you are a contributing author, reviewer, or reader of Eurosurveillance: we value your opinion and would love to hear about your experience with our journal Have your say and complete our survey so we can improve and continue to be relevant for the infectious disease community

    • Image showing the Eurosurveillance logo and QR code to access the evaluation survey including the text: "Eurosurveillance evaluation survey", "We value your opinion and would love to hear about your experience as an author, reviewer, or reader of Eurosurveillance 

Help us improve and continue to be relevant for the infectious disease community by completing this survey (15-20 minutes)"
  • In this powerful video, Areti, a 26-year-old pharmacist from Athens, shares her personal battle with cancer and the life-threatening challenges posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR). After undergoing chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Areti faced a severe infection caused by antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella bacteria, which halted her cancer treatment and put her life at risk. Through her story, Areti highlights the importance of responsible antibiotic use and the dangers of AMR, especially for those with compromised immune systems. She urges viewers to stay informed, follow their doctor's advice, and avoid self-medicating with antibiotics to help prevent the spread of resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial resistance is invisible, Areti is not. Watch her testimony and fight #AntimicrobialResistance with us. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/EAAD2024 #AMR #PublicHealth #ECDC4PublicHealth #KeepAntibioticsWorking #EAAD #EAAD2024

  • Time for the last plenary session of this year's #ESCAIDE conference. Starting in 5' - Plenary E: "The new old: rethinking the future of known diseases" - with Nienke Beerlage-De Jong (University of Twente, Netherlands), Tomasz Sobierajski (University of Warsaw, Poland), Maria Wessman (Statens Serum Institut, Denmark). Chaired by the ESCAIDE Scientific Committee members Nadine Zeitlmann (Robert Koch Institute, Germany) and Jacobo Mendioroz (Public Health Agency of Catalonia, Spain). Live stream for registered participants: https://lnkd.in/dNqVuyzR Not registered? You can still do so! Click and join us online: escaide.eu/en/registration #ESCAIDE2024

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