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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. We aim to strengthen #Europe's defences against infectious diseases.

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January is the #CervicalCancerAwareness month, and we need to talk about #HPV as it is responsible for virtually all #CervicalCancer cases. What is HPV? Is there any way to keep yourself safe from it? Watch our animation here and click to read more: bit.ly/HPVonEVIP

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@ECDC_Outbreaks

Our weekly bulletin for epidemiologists - the #CDTR is out now! This week's issue focuses on: - #COVID19 - #diphtheriae - #influenza - #chikungunya - #dengue and #poliomyelitis. Read full here: bit.ly/3Y2qqCJ

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A new 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 issue is out 👉🏾 bit.ly/EUS284 #SARSCoV2 #influenza #flu #vaccines

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The human papillomavirus can lead to #CervicalCancer Yet vaccines can prevent infection. January 23-29 is #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek! 💛Get informed 💛Get screened 💛Get vaccinated #UnitedInProtection #EUCancerPlan Get vaccinated: Make vaccines work

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Our #crisis management workshop has come to an end. Along with Pre‐accession Assistance (#IPA) beneficiaries, we have worked on strengthening capacity for #RiskAssessment and preparedness to face #FoodSafety crises.🍎 We thank you for participating.

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#HPV vaccination for girls and boys can not only prevent cancer, but also 👉 warts 👉 infections 👉 HPV-related diseases Get vaccinated: Make vaccines work #UnitedInProtection #CervicalCancerAwareness vaccination-protection.ec.europa.eu

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Today we have organised an online workshop on #crisis management for the #IPA beneficiaries. With the support of

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to enhance regional networks for crisis preparedness & communication!

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From 17-19 January, four representatives from Georgian National Center for Disease Control and Public Health visited

. The working visit included discussions about epidemic intelligence, emergency operations centres, pandemic preparedness planning & simulation exercises.

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Georges Alfred Ki-Zerbo

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I am grateful for a fruitful meeting with Dr Andrea Ammon - Director

We discussed collaboration for #Pandemicpreparedness #UHC in line with #SDG2030 & #Agenda2063

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@Eurosurveillanc

This week's issue is out including an #Editorial from

on the key elements of the Centre's reinforced mandate 🗞️bit.ly/EUS283 #Europe #HealthUnion #publichealth #preparedness #avianinfluenza #H5N1 #mink #SARSCoV2 #COVID19 #Omicron #vaccination #CovidVaccines

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We are hiring! Join the ECDC team! We are looking for: - Experts in Public Health Training - Principal Experts in Microbiology - Communication Specialists/Officers/Web Editors Find out more about the recruitment criteria on our dedicated page here: bit.ly/ECDCjobs

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Stella Kyriakides

Respiratory infections and reports of medicines shortages are rising in 🇪🇺. To face these challenges we are working with Member States and industry to⬇️ ▶️Strengthen our healthcare systems ▶️Monitor the spread of these viruses ▶️Increase production of vital medicines #EPlenary

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Andrea Ammon also met the African Union Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development -

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and the #AfricanUnion.

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Human papillomaviruses (HPV) and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can lead to cancer. But fortunately, this can be prevented with routine vaccination. #EUHaveYourSay on this #EUCancerPlan initiative aimed at preventing vaccine-preventable cancers ⬇ #HealthUnion

Vaccine-preventable cancers: have your say on our initiative

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During her trip to Addis Ababa on 16-17 January,

Director Andrea Ammon met with

Director Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma. They discussed recent achievements and how to enhance the partnership between agencies. #ECDC4AfricaCDC #AUEU

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offices in Ethiopia today. Main topics of the visit - expanding the cooperation between ECDC and #AfricaCDC to boost #healthsecurity.

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I welcomed Andrea Ammon, Director @ECDC_EU to our @AfricaCDC offices. We explored expanding partnership between #Africa and #Europe in #healthsecurity. #newpublichealthorder #agenda2063 @_AfricanUnion

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The call is open! A joint research call on #AMR #diagnostics and #surveillance! Est. budget: €18.8 M. 18 countries participate, providing funding for researchers in national contexts. See call page here: jpiamr.eu/calls/diagnost. #Antimicrobialresistance #AMR

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#XBB15 is a sub-lineage of #XBB, which evolved from two earlier lineages of #Omicron, with an additional mutation. First detected in the US in October, has been growing in proportion in many countries around the world. ECDC designed it as a Variant of Interest on 12.01.2023

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The proportion of XBB.1.5 in EU/EEA was lower than 2.5% for the final 2 weeks of '22 (the most recent period where variant proportions at this low level can be accurately estimated). In the US, #XBB15 is currently spreading 12% faster than other variants.

Threat Assessment Brief: Implications for the EU/EEA of the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron...

According to the current ECDC assessment, there is moderate probability of XBB.1.5 becoming dominant in the EU/EEA and causing a substantial increase in the number of COVID-19 cases within the next...

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Mathematical modelling indicates that #XBB15 could become dominant in the EU/EEA after 1-2 months, given the current low proportions reported in the EU/EEA & its estimated growth rate. No signals of increased severity of XBB.1.5 compared to circulating omicron sub-lineages.

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#JustPublished! Threat Assessment Brief: Implications for the EU/EEA of the spread of the #SARSCoV2 #Omicron XBB.1.5 sub-lineage. Overall level of risk is low for the EU/EEA general population; moderate to high for vulnerable individuals. Read: bit.ly/XBB15TAB #COVID19

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@Eurosurveillanc

This week's issue is out with an #Editorial from the team 📰bit.ly/EUS282 🧬#genomics #WholeGenomeSequencing #SARSCoV2 #Omicron #chinacovid #COVID19 🦟#dengue #chikungunya #zikavirus #mosquitoes #tourism #Travel 🍽️#salmonella #pork #FoodSafety #publichealth #outbreaks

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#Ebola outbreak in #Uganda declared over as of 11 January 2023. The declaration was made after 42 days passed without any case reported, since the last case was released from care. Read more:

Ebola outbreak in Uganda, as of 11 January 2023

On 11 January 2023, Uganda declared that the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Sudan ebolavirus was over. The declaration was made after 42 days passed without any case reported, since the last...

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EU Commission in Ireland

Looking for a paid internship? Twice a year, the

🇪🇺 offers 5-month paid traineeships for university graduates with good knowledge of a foreign language. Applications are now open for the 5-month period starting October 2023. See👉traineeships.ec.europa.eu

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We all have a role to play in stopping the spread of harmful misinformation online, which can result in people being left uninformed, unprotected & vulnerable. Before you share content online, pause to verify facts by asking basic questions. shareverified.com/pledge-to-paus

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The first 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 of the year is here, check it out 🗞️ bit.ly/EUS2801 Topics include #RSV #Streptococcus #AntimicrobialResistance #COVID19

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The

predicts the variant to become dominant in the country within a week. Growth data indicates that #XBB15 exhibits the 2nd highest growth advantage to date after the original #Omicron lineage.

Update on SARS-CoV-2 variants: ECDC assessment of the XBB.1.5 sub-lineage

XBB.1.5 is a sub-lineage of the SARS-CoV-2 lineage XBB, and is currently estimated to have a large growth advantage over previously circulating lineages in North America (109%) and Europe (113%).

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#ECDC assessment of the XBB.1.5 sub-lineage. (...) This variant could have an increasing effect on the number of #COVID19 cases in the EU/EEA, but not within the coming month as it is currently only present in the EU/EEA at very low levels. (...) ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events #XBB15

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Episode 2 of our #podcast 🎙️ series "Science on the menu" is also available on YouTube 👇 Tune in & 🎧 to the risks linked to #food contamination & how we can make sure that the food we prepare & eat is safe. Listen now 👉

Science on the menu - Episode 2 – Unwelcome gifts: food poisoning...

Are you looking forward to the holiday season to savour the finest traditional dishes with your friends and loved ones? The second episode of our podcast “Sc...

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#Influenza activity remains high with most EU/EEA countries reporting regional or widespread geographic spread & higher levels of intensity. A more detailed analysis of the current #influenza season and more data can be found on #FluNewsEurope: flunewseurope.org

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The

Virtual Academy has lots of fantastic educational resources on #vaccination and #infectiousdiseases - find out more at ow.ly/w4pG50M0McM #immuhubs #vaccineswork #vaccinessavelives

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Given the rapidly developing #COVID19 situation in China and a lack of reliable data, the #EUHealthSecurity Committee has issued an opinion emphasising the need for a common, phased & proportionate response, following the IPCR Text here: europa.eu/!DmTCcT #HealthUnion 1/3

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Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU

The EU Member States agreed on a coordinated approach to COVID-19-related travel measures at the IPCR today. Presidency statement: swedish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/news/presid 📸AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino

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I welcome the agreement of Member States on a coordinated 🇪🇺 response to the #COVID19 situation in China at yesterday’s IPCR meeting. China must share data transparently on its current situation. We can only tackle the pandemic if we work closely together at EU and 🌍 level.

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Check out the latest reports and studies funded under the 3rd health programme - you will learn more about: 🔵 EU vaccination card 🔵 Public procurement of #medicines 🔵 Pricing policies on food and beverages ...and other #PublicHealth topics!

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Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU

Sweden now takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Over the next six months, you can follow the work of the Presidency in several channels. #EU2023SE 🇸🇪🇪🇺

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Today 🇪🇺 Health Security Committee converged on action including: ▶️Pre-departure testing for travellers from China ▶️Stepped up wastewater monitoring ▶️Increased domestic surveillance Discussion continues tomorrow in IPCR. 🇪🇺 unity remains our strongest tool against COVID.

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Happy new year! 🎉 What are your resolutions for 2023? Ours is to work even harder to ensure the safety and health of #EU citizens and the environment!

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