European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

West Nile virus surge in North America, Europe, and Cyprus

16 clusters · 259 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: West Nile virus cases rise across Europe

Public health agencies in North America, Europe, and Cyprus continue to report West Nile virus activity. In the United States, activity has expanded into the Southeast and Northeast. In the Atlanta metropolitan area, the

European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies

1054 clusters · 4924 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: European agriculture faces climate-driven water crisis and calls for new strategy

The 2026 European heatwave and drought crisis has escalated into a widespread agricultural, economic, and logistical emergency. The summer was characterized by record-breaking heat and significant precipitation deficits.

West Nile virus cases surge across 15 European countries

87 clusters · 850 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: West Nile virus cases rise in Extremadura with two deaths reported

The West Nile virus outbreak continues to expand across Europe. As of early September, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported 1,086 locally acquired infections across 15 countries, a signi

Dermatophilus congolensis outbreak in Europe

4 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Health studies warn of toilet aerosols and rare skin infections

The bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis, traditionally a veterinary concern, has shown evidence of human-to-human transmission across Europe. Initial reports identified cases in Sweden, France, Spain, Germany, and Norway

Aedes aegypti mosquito breeding in London

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Aedes aegypti mosquitoes found breeding in East London

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed the first instance of the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito breeding at residential properties in East London. While the species has been detected in the United Kingdom previ

European salmonella outbreak linked to eggs

5 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Belgium Salmonella outbreak reaches 318 cases

The European salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has intensified, with the United Kingdom reporting 474 confirmed cases and two deaths. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified three distinct genetic clusters

Italian regional healthcare crisis and access debates

21 clusters · 163 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Europe reports 1,285 West Nile virus cases as Italy and Greece lead counts

The Italian healthcare crisis continues to manifest through regional service disruptions, staffing shortages, and growing debates over accessibility. In Messina, the scheduled closure of the Ospedale Piemonte emergency r

Climate change impact on infectious disease spread

6 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Tiger mosquito surge reported in Val-d'Oise, France

Research and health organizations are warning that climate change and rising temperatures are expanding the geographic range and risk of various infectious diseases. In Africa, a study published in Nature projects that m

West Nile virus surge across Europe and the Balkans

3 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: West Nile virus spreads across Europe with over 1,000 cases reported

By early September 2026, the West Nile virus outbreak has escalated into a significant surge across Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported that over 1,000 locally acquired infectio

Rising STI rates in Europe

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: STI cases rise in Italy and Europe amid surge in chlamydia and gonorrhea

Data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) indicates a sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across Europe following a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gonorrhea cases rea

Vibrio vulnificus monitoring and risk assessments

11 clusters · 131 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: United States reports ten deaths from flesh-eating bacteria

Vibrio vulnificus infections and fatalities are rising across the United States and Europe, driven by warming sea temperatures. In the U.S., the Gulf Coast has seen a significant impact. Louisiana has recorded 15 cases,

Climate change impacts in Europe

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Climate shifts in Europe drive weather instability and disease risks

Climate change is driving significant environmental and social shifts across Europe. Rising temperatures and extreme heatwaves have sparked discussions regarding climate-induced migration. In France, heat intensity has l

Portuguese medical student STI prevention campaigns

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Municipalities in Brazil and Portugal implement local governance and health initiatives

The National Association of Medical Students (ANEM) launched the ‘Safe&Fest’ project to address rising sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates in Portugal and Europe. Through this initiative, medical students are cond

Vibrio risk spreads across European and US coasts

16 clusters · 163 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Germany reports two deaths from Vibrio bacteria in water

July 2026 monitoring showed an early, intensified Vibrio season in the Baltic and North Sea, with sea‑water temperatures above 20 °C favouring V. cholerae, V. vulnificus and V. parahaemolyticus. German health authorities

Infant formula recall in Poland

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Nestlé recalls infant formula batches due to toxin detection

Polish health authorities and the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) issued a recall for Nestlé NAN OPTIpro 1 infant formula (650g) manufactured in the Netherlands following the detection of cereulide. This toxin is produ

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever outbreak in Spain

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Spain reports three cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

Health authorities in Spain have confirmed multiple cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in 2026. Initial reports identified cases including a 71-year-old man in Salamanca who required specialized isolation in

Ceftriaxone-Resistant Gonorrhea in Europe

4 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Sweden faces rise in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea

In mid‑July 2026, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) confirmed that the rise in gonorrhoea cases resistant to the first‑line antibiotic ceftriaxone is a pan‑European phenomenon. The 2024 EU tot