The Latest Breaking News from ECDC

Flu season is coming for Europe. How bad could it be this year?

It’s difficult to say just how severe the flu season will be before it starts. Here’s how experts try to predict it.

Euronews · Oct 25, 2025

Salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds in Europe. Sicilian tomatoes are the chief suspect

Health officials believe cherry tomatoes from the Mediterranean island are the ‘vehicle of infection’ in the years-long outbreak.

Euronews · Oct 24, 2025

Italy launches updated COVID-19 vaccination campaign to target Omicron variant

Italy's vaccination campaign includes an updated COVID-19 booster jab for the most vulnerable groups,

Euronews · Sep 23, 2025

West Nile virus, chikungunya, dengue: Tracking mosquito-borne illnesses across Europe

Hundreds of cases of mosquito-borne infections have been reported so far this summer.

Euronews · Aug 18, 2025

What is the chikungunya virus, how are countries such as China battling it?

Since the start of 2025, about 240,000 people have been infected with chikungunya, with 90 deaths in 16 countries.

Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025

Millions in Europe unknowingly living with hepatitis, health authorities warn

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

Euronews · Jul 28, 2025

Heading to the coast? European beachgoers face risks from bacteria as summer heats up, officials say

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.

Euronews · Jul 12, 2025

Mosquito-borne diseases are a growing problem in Europe. How can they be kept in check?

Some climate researchers believe diseases typically found in tropical regions, such as dengue and chikungunya, could become endemic in Europe.

Euronews · Jul 5, 2025

Salmonella outbreak linked to cashew butter sickens dozens of children in Germany and Austria

At least 24 children in Germany have been hospitalised as a result of the outbreak, European health authorities said.

Euronews · Jun 9, 2025

World may be ‘post-herd immunity’ to measles, top US scientist says

As infections pummel communities in the US, Mexico and Canada, fear of ‘the most contagious human disease’ grows

The Guardian - US · May 3, 2025