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US to screen for Ebola at airports as ECDC deploys experts to region

The latest development has raised questions about the Trump administration's decision to cut USAID and withdraw from the WHO.

19/05/2026

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Cruise ship infections rise, WHO now confirms eight cases

The WHO has confirmed an eighth hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic.

05/05/2026

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World Tuberculosis Day: 1 out of 5 cases in Europe go undetected

Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Europe as the region is falling behind elimination targets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

24/03/2026

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Experts warn of growing antibiotic-resistant food illnesses in Europe

Antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacteria remains a public health concern in Europe as it limits treatment options, according to a new report.

19/02/2026

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US WHO exit threatens global health security, ex-CDC official warns

The former head of the CDC's vaccine commission and former White House health official tells Euronews Health about the risks following the Trump administration's decision.

03/02/2026

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Europe should boost efforts to fight bird flu, health officials say

Early detection and preparedness are key to preventing bird flu from becoming a bigger threat to human health, the ECDC said.

04/12/2025

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Undiagnosed HIV: a ‘silent crisis’ growing in Europe

Over half of HIV diagnoses in Europe come too late for effective treatment, international health agencies warn in a new report.

27/11/2025

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New flu strain, early spread raises fears of a harsh season in Europe

Health officials urge at-risk people to get vaccinated against influenza ‘without delay’.

20/11/2025

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Drug-resistant infections a growing threat in Europe, report warns

Antimicrobial resistance causes more than 35,000 deaths per year across the region.

18/11/2025

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EU countries not doing enough to detect HIV, hepatitis, report warns

The ECDC says the region could still meet its testing targets for HIV, but that it will be harder to improve detection for hepatitis B and C.

17/11/2025

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Drug-resistant fungus is spreading ‘rapidly’ in European hospitals

More than 4,000 cases were reported in the European Union and nearby countries between 2013 and 2023.

11/09/2025

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Why whooping cough took off in one of Italy’s most vaccinated regions

The researchers said that while most children were vaccinated, delays in getting booster jabs caused their immunity to wane, allowing the bacteria that causes pertussis to take root.

28/08/2025

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Millions in Europe unknowingly living with hepatitis, officials warn

European health authorities called for countries to improve testing, vaccination, and access to treatment.

28/07/2025

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European beachgoers face risks from sea bacteria as summer heats up

Vibrio bacteria, which can cause serious infections, are often found in the Baltic Sea but have also appeared in the North Sea and enclosed bathing sites.

12/07/2025

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Where has the new more contagious mpox strain been detected in Europe?

Most European cases have been reported in people who had travelled to parts of Africa with ongoing mpox outbreaks.

25/04/2025

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Europe is falling short on fight against HIV, TB and STIs, says ECDC

Many European countries are off track to meet official goals on HIV, TB, hepatitis, and STIs, a new report shows.

23/04/2025