European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus – Multi-country – 2026

Among the individuals who tested positive for Bundibugyo virus, 2 749 have recovered. In total, 85.4% of identified case ...
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As the cold season nears, universal immunisation of newborns against RSV could significantly reduce infant hospitalisations across Europe

As the season for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory diseases approaches, a new report from the European ...
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

ECDC to deploy experts as Ebola cases emerge in Kenya and Nigeria

Following the emergence of Ebola disease in Kenya and Nigeria, and with the situation in the DRC remaining serious, ECDC is ...
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

First public health emergency preparedness assessments across Europe show both commitment and recurring challenges

The first cycle of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Assessments (PHEPAs) coordinated by the European Centre for Disease ...
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Severely ill patient in France becomes first ever human infected with Shamonda virus

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is carefully monitoring the situation after the French authorities announced the first ever reported human infection with Shamonda virus ...
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Threat assessment brief – Importation of Ebola disease cases caused by Bundibugyo virus to Kenya and Nigeria

This Threat Assessment Brief assesses the risk for people from the EU/EEA living in or travelling to Kenya and Nigeria, and the overall risk for the general EU/EEA population. It is intended for ...
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Seasonal surveillance of West Nile Virus infections – 2026 (weekly report)

Since the beginning of the 2026 transmission season, and as at 28 October, 234 areas affected by West Nile virus (WNV) have been identified in 20 countries across Europe. These 20 countries have ...
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Seasonal surveillance of chikungunya virus disease in the EU/EEA – 2026 (weekly)

Since the beginning of 2026, and as at 28 October 2026, two countries in Europe have reported locally acquired cases of chikungunya virus disease: France (204 cases) and Italy (one case). Since last ...
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Seasonal surveillance of dengue in the EU/EEA – 2026 (weekly report)

Since the beginning of 2026 and as at 28 October 2026, two countries in Europe have reported locally acquired cases of dengue: Italy (76 cases) and France (eight cases). Since last week’s update, ...
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Protect yourself and others during the cold season

As the colder months approach in Europe, respiratory infections including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease and others can lead to serious illness ...
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Cholera – Multi-country (World) – Monitoring global outbreaks – Monthly update

ECDC continues to monitor cholera outbreaks globally through its epidemic intelligence activities in order to identify significant changes in epidemiology and provide timely updates to public health ...
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First detection of Shamonda virus in an immunocompromised patient, France October 2026

On 22 October 2026, French health authorities reported Shamonda virus (SHAV) infection in a severely immunocompromised patient who was receiving care for a serious medical condition. The patient died ...