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WHO Europe chief urges fans to enjoy World Cup despite US travel bans

As Washington pushes other countries to impose travel restrictions on visitors from affected areas, WHO's European chief says the risk of Ebola spreading at the tournament remains minimal.

11/06/2026

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Two suspected Ebola cases detected in Italy test negative

In an official statement, the Health Ministry stressed that the risk of Ebola in Italy "remains very low."

25/05/2026

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STIs hit record levels in Europe: what’s driving the rise?

Bacterial sexually transmitted infections have been rising across Europe for a decade, reaching record levels, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

21/05/2026

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Should Europe screen airport passengers for Ebola?

As the United States is stepping up its measures in response to the latest Ebola outbreak, what is happening in Europe? Will it also screen passengers at airports, or go as far as cancelling flights? And how effective are these measures?

19/05/2026

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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