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We’re the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. We aim to strengthen EU’s defences vs infectious diseases. Here to promote public health.
Are you at #EPH2025 conference in Helsinki?
Pass by the #ECDC booth!
We have plenty of interesting activities for the conference participants, and you can meet our experts, presenting at this year's conference!
The #EPH2025 meet your ECDC expert series starts today at 2PM with: Irina Ljungqvist!
Pass by the #ECDC booth!
We have plenty of interesting activities for the conference participants, and you can meet our experts, presenting at this year's conference!
The #EPH2025 meet your ECDC expert series starts today at 2PM with: Irina Ljungqvist!
November 11, 2025 at 8:34 AM
What's in store?
➡️ latest data on #AntimicrobialResistance and consumption
➡️ launch of call of proposal for research and innovation projects in addressing #AMR.
➡️ latest data on #AntimicrobialResistance and consumption
➡️ launch of call of proposal for research and innovation projects in addressing #AMR.
November 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
What's in store?
➡️ latest data on #AntimicrobialResistance and consumption
➡️ launch of call of proposal for research and innovation projects in addressing #AMR.
➡️ latest data on #AntimicrobialResistance and consumption
➡️ launch of call of proposal for research and innovation projects in addressing #AMR.
#EAAD2025: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.
Join our digital event featuring healthcare real-world stories on #AMR, behavioural change, practical strategies to strengthen #IPC, antimicrobial stewardship & resilience in healthcare.
Info: bit.ly/EAAD2025Regi...
Join our digital event featuring healthcare real-world stories on #AMR, behavioural change, practical strategies to strengthen #IPC, antimicrobial stewardship & resilience in healthcare.
Info: bit.ly/EAAD2025Regi...
November 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
#EAAD2025: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.
Join our digital event featuring healthcare real-world stories on #AMR, behavioural change, practical strategies to strengthen #IPC, antimicrobial stewardship & resilience in healthcare.
Info: bit.ly/EAAD2025Regi...
Join our digital event featuring healthcare real-world stories on #AMR, behavioural change, practical strategies to strengthen #IPC, antimicrobial stewardship & resilience in healthcare.
Info: bit.ly/EAAD2025Regi...
🚨 Remember! 🚨
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨 Remember! 🚨
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
Respiratory viruses update:
#RSV & #influenza activity remain at low levels in the EU/EEA; however, circulation of both viruses has begun to increase, with a rise in flu infections occurring earlier than in recent seasons.
#COVID19 activity still widespread but decreasing.
More info: erviss.org
#RSV & #influenza activity remain at low levels in the EU/EEA; however, circulation of both viruses has begun to increase, with a rise in flu infections occurring earlier than in recent seasons.
#COVID19 activity still widespread but decreasing.
More info: erviss.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Respiratory viruses update:
#RSV & #influenza activity remain at low levels in the EU/EEA; however, circulation of both viruses has begun to increase, with a rise in flu infections occurring earlier than in recent seasons.
#COVID19 activity still widespread but decreasing.
More info: erviss.org
#RSV & #influenza activity remain at low levels in the EU/EEA; however, circulation of both viruses has begun to increase, with a rise in flu infections occurring earlier than in recent seasons.
#COVID19 activity still widespread but decreasing.
More info: erviss.org
Getting ready for the @ephconference.bsky.social in Helsinki?
You can still register to attend #ECDC's pre-conference workshop providing social and behavioural perspectives on vaccination uptake, taking place on 11 November.
#BehaviouralInsights #SocialAndBehaviouralScience #PublicHealth
You can still register to attend #ECDC's pre-conference workshop providing social and behavioural perspectives on vaccination uptake, taking place on 11 November.
#BehaviouralInsights #SocialAndBehaviouralScience #PublicHealth
November 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Getting ready for the @ephconference.bsky.social in Helsinki?
You can still register to attend #ECDC's pre-conference workshop providing social and behavioural perspectives on vaccination uptake, taking place on 11 November.
#BehaviouralInsights #SocialAndBehaviouralScience #PublicHealth
You can still register to attend #ECDC's pre-conference workshop providing social and behavioural perspectives on vaccination uptake, taking place on 11 November.
#BehaviouralInsights #SocialAndBehaviouralScience #PublicHealth
The meeting aims to translate virological data into evidence that supports decision-making and helps reduce the impact of respiratory infections across the region.
#Surveillance #PublicHealth
#Surveillance #PublicHealth
November 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The meeting aims to translate virological data into evidence that supports decision-making and helps reduce the impact of respiratory infections across the region.
#Surveillance #PublicHealth
#Surveillance #PublicHealth
🧬 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 - 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗖𝗗𝗖
This week, #ECDC is bringing together virologists from across Europe to strengthen surveillance of respiratory viruses – including influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV.
#ECDC #RespiratoryViruses #Virology #Influenza #RSV #COVID19 #Flu
This week, #ECDC is bringing together virologists from across Europe to strengthen surveillance of respiratory viruses – including influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV.
#ECDC #RespiratoryViruses #Virology #Influenza #RSV #COVID19 #Flu
November 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
🧬 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 - 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗖𝗗𝗖
This week, #ECDC is bringing together virologists from across Europe to strengthen surveillance of respiratory viruses – including influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV.
#ECDC #RespiratoryViruses #Virology #Influenza #RSV #COVID19 #Flu
This week, #ECDC is bringing together virologists from across Europe to strengthen surveillance of respiratory viruses – including influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV.
#ECDC #RespiratoryViruses #Virology #Influenza #RSV #COVID19 #Flu
We greatly valuee the ongoing cooperation with Japan and stand committed to continue working together to strengthen global health security.
#InternationalCooperation #PublicHealth #ECDC #20YearsECDC
#InternationalCooperation #PublicHealth #ECDC #20YearsECDC
November 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
We greatly valuee the ongoing cooperation with Japan and stand committed to continue working together to strengthen global health security.
#InternationalCooperation #PublicHealth #ECDC #20YearsECDC
#InternationalCooperation #PublicHealth #ECDC #20YearsECDC
The delegation met with ECDC Director Pamela Rendi-Wagner and experts to discuss preparedness, response, and the use of artificial intelligence in data collection.
November 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The delegation met with ECDC Director Pamela Rendi-Wagner and experts to discuss preparedness, response, and the use of artificial intelligence in data collection.
This week, we welcomed a high-level delegation from the Japan Institute for Health Security for ECDC’s 20th Anniversary, led by President Dr. Norihiro Kokudo and Executive Director Dr. Teiji Takei.
November 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
This week, we welcomed a high-level delegation from the Japan Institute for Health Security for ECDC’s 20th Anniversary, led by President Dr. Norihiro Kokudo and Executive Director Dr. Teiji Takei.
#ECDC Director Dr Pamela Rendi-Wagner:
"Trust is the biggest birthday gift you can give us because this makes us strong as a scientific European independent institution."
#PublicHealth #ECDC4PublicHealth
"Trust is the biggest birthday gift you can give us because this makes us strong as a scientific European independent institution."
#PublicHealth #ECDC4PublicHealth
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
#ECDC Director Dr Pamela Rendi-Wagner:
"Trust is the biggest birthday gift you can give us because this makes us strong as a scientific European independent institution."
#PublicHealth #ECDC4PublicHealth
"Trust is the biggest birthday gift you can give us because this makes us strong as a scientific European independent institution."
#PublicHealth #ECDC4PublicHealth
#ECDC Director Dr Pamela Rendi-Wagner closing the #20yearsECDC event:
"We need more European independence for scientific evidence, in light of geopolitical changes.
We can only build the future of public health together".
#PublicHealth
"We need more European independence for scientific evidence, in light of geopolitical changes.
We can only build the future of public health together".
#PublicHealth
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
#ECDC Director Dr Pamela Rendi-Wagner closing the #20yearsECDC event:
"We need more European independence for scientific evidence, in light of geopolitical changes.
We can only build the future of public health together".
#PublicHealth
"We need more European independence for scientific evidence, in light of geopolitical changes.
We can only build the future of public health together".
#PublicHealth
Henrik Ullum - @ssi-dk.bsky.social:
"If we look at the most successful data structures we have, the patients & clinicians can access the data. We can use it in surveillance, academia and in #PublicHealth."
#ECDC #ECDC4PublicHealth
"If we look at the most successful data structures we have, the patients & clinicians can access the data. We can use it in surveillance, academia and in #PublicHealth."
#ECDC #ECDC4PublicHealth
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Henrik Ullum - @ssi-dk.bsky.social:
"If we look at the most successful data structures we have, the patients & clinicians can access the data. We can use it in surveillance, academia and in #PublicHealth."
#ECDC #ECDC4PublicHealth
"If we look at the most successful data structures we have, the patients & clinicians can access the data. We can use it in surveillance, academia and in #PublicHealth."
#ECDC #ECDC4PublicHealth
Henrik Ullum - @ssi-dk.bsky.social:
"Digital surveillance of infectious diseases and #AI are tools we should really embrace to tackle future health threats. We really need to improve our data as without good data, we cannot have good AI."
#20yearsECDC #ECDC #PublicHealth
"Digital surveillance of infectious diseases and #AI are tools we should really embrace to tackle future health threats. We really need to improve our data as without good data, we cannot have good AI."
#20yearsECDC #ECDC #PublicHealth
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Henrik Ullum - @ssi-dk.bsky.social:
"Digital surveillance of infectious diseases and #AI are tools we should really embrace to tackle future health threats. We really need to improve our data as without good data, we cannot have good AI."
#20yearsECDC #ECDC #PublicHealth
"Digital surveillance of infectious diseases and #AI are tools we should really embrace to tackle future health threats. We really need to improve our data as without good data, we cannot have good AI."
#20yearsECDC #ECDC #PublicHealth
Brigadier General Petter Iversen at #20yearsECDC:
"Will we see kinetic war like in #Ukraine? Will we see a more hybrid war affecting the enemies health? We are seeing a future with a lot of unknowns."
#Preparedness #PublicHealth #ECDC
"Will we see kinetic war like in #Ukraine? Will we see a more hybrid war affecting the enemies health? We are seeing a future with a lot of unknowns."
#Preparedness #PublicHealth #ECDC
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Brigadier General Petter Iversen at #20yearsECDC:
"Will we see kinetic war like in #Ukraine? Will we see a more hybrid war affecting the enemies health? We are seeing a future with a lot of unknowns."
#Preparedness #PublicHealth #ECDC
"Will we see kinetic war like in #Ukraine? Will we see a more hybrid war affecting the enemies health? We are seeing a future with a lot of unknowns."
#Preparedness #PublicHealth #ECDC
Brigadier General Petter Iversen at #20yearsECDC:
"If you weaken the health of a nation you will be a much easier target. We are facing new threats that are not the known threats we have today."
#PublicHealth #ModernWarfare #DefenceUnion
"If you weaken the health of a nation you will be a much easier target. We are facing new threats that are not the known threats we have today."
#PublicHealth #ModernWarfare #DefenceUnion
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Brigadier General Petter Iversen at #20yearsECDC:
"If you weaken the health of a nation you will be a much easier target. We are facing new threats that are not the known threats we have today."
#PublicHealth #ModernWarfare #DefenceUnion
"If you weaken the health of a nation you will be a much easier target. We are facing new threats that are not the known threats we have today."
#PublicHealth #ModernWarfare #DefenceUnion
Marion Koopmans:
"It's a transformative time and it's important to reflect on what will come. Preparing for response is important, but we can't know everything. Flexibility in mindset and flexibility in who we work with is important."
#PublicHealth #ECDC #20yearsECDC
"It's a transformative time and it's important to reflect on what will come. Preparing for response is important, but we can't know everything. Flexibility in mindset and flexibility in who we work with is important."
#PublicHealth #ECDC #20yearsECDC
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Marion Koopmans:
"It's a transformative time and it's important to reflect on what will come. Preparing for response is important, but we can't know everything. Flexibility in mindset and flexibility in who we work with is important."
#PublicHealth #ECDC #20yearsECDC
"It's a transformative time and it's important to reflect on what will come. Preparing for response is important, but we can't know everything. Flexibility in mindset and flexibility in who we work with is important."
#PublicHealth #ECDC #20yearsECDC
Marion Koopmans at #20YearsECDC:
"The societal and behavioural aspects of building resilience is important. Society wants to be part of this, part of resilience and understanding what's going on."
#PublicHealth #HealthEU #EuropeanHealthUnion
"The societal and behavioural aspects of building resilience is important. Society wants to be part of this, part of resilience and understanding what's going on."
#PublicHealth #HealthEU #EuropeanHealthUnion
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Marion Koopmans at #20YearsECDC:
"The societal and behavioural aspects of building resilience is important. Society wants to be part of this, part of resilience and understanding what's going on."
#PublicHealth #HealthEU #EuropeanHealthUnion
"The societal and behavioural aspects of building resilience is important. Society wants to be part of this, part of resilience and understanding what's going on."
#PublicHealth #HealthEU #EuropeanHealthUnion
Minister Forssmed:
#AMR is threatening our healthcare systems and we are not doing enough.
We need stewardship when it comes to AMR. We talk about state of the art treatments, but we need to protect basic treatments, like #antibiotics.
#20yearsECDC #PublicHealth
#AMR is threatening our healthcare systems and we are not doing enough.
We need stewardship when it comes to AMR. We talk about state of the art treatments, but we need to protect basic treatments, like #antibiotics.
#20yearsECDC #PublicHealth
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Minister Forssmed:
#AMR is threatening our healthcare systems and we are not doing enough.
We need stewardship when it comes to AMR. We talk about state of the art treatments, but we need to protect basic treatments, like #antibiotics.
#20yearsECDC #PublicHealth
#AMR is threatening our healthcare systems and we are not doing enough.
We need stewardship when it comes to AMR. We talk about state of the art treatments, but we need to protect basic treatments, like #antibiotics.
#20yearsECDC #PublicHealth
Commissioner Várhelyi:
"After the #pandemic, everyone I talk to says we don't want to be caught off guard again. There is a different alertness in society."
#20yearsECDC #ECDC #PublicHealth
"After the #pandemic, everyone I talk to says we don't want to be caught off guard again. There is a different alertness in society."
#20yearsECDC #ECDC #PublicHealth
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Commissioner Várhelyi:
"After the #pandemic, everyone I talk to says we don't want to be caught off guard again. There is a different alertness in society."
#20yearsECDC #ECDC #PublicHealth
"After the #pandemic, everyone I talk to says we don't want to be caught off guard again. There is a different alertness in society."
#20yearsECDC #ECDC #PublicHealth
Time for the panel discussion at #20yearsECDC.
Commissioner Várhelyi & Minister Forssmed are joined by:
▫️ Petter Iversen - Brigadier General - COMEDS - NATO
▫️ Marion Koopmans - Scientific Director Erasmus Medical Centre
▫️ Henrik Ullum - CEO - Statens Serum Institute - Denmark
Commissioner Várhelyi & Minister Forssmed are joined by:
▫️ Petter Iversen - Brigadier General - COMEDS - NATO
▫️ Marion Koopmans - Scientific Director Erasmus Medical Centre
▫️ Henrik Ullum - CEO - Statens Serum Institute - Denmark
November 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Time for the panel discussion at #20yearsECDC.
Commissioner Várhelyi & Minister Forssmed are joined by:
▫️ Petter Iversen - Brigadier General - COMEDS - NATO
▫️ Marion Koopmans - Scientific Director Erasmus Medical Centre
▫️ Henrik Ullum - CEO - Statens Serum Institute - Denmark
Commissioner Várhelyi & Minister Forssmed are joined by:
▫️ Petter Iversen - Brigadier General - COMEDS - NATO
▫️ Marion Koopmans - Scientific Director Erasmus Medical Centre
▫️ Henrik Ullum - CEO - Statens Serum Institute - Denmark
Jakob Forssmed:
"We really appreciate #ECDC's commitment to cooperation across sectors, mandates and borders."
#20YearsECDC #PublicHealth
"We really appreciate #ECDC's commitment to cooperation across sectors, mandates and borders."
#20YearsECDC #PublicHealth
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Jakob Forssmed:
"We really appreciate #ECDC's commitment to cooperation across sectors, mandates and borders."
#20YearsECDC #PublicHealth
"We really appreciate #ECDC's commitment to cooperation across sectors, mandates and borders."
#20YearsECDC #PublicHealth
Jakob Forssmed:
"When others are failing we are building stronger institutions that are reliable, build trust, are prepared to respond and are working together".
#20yearsECDC #ECDC #ECDC4PublicHealth
"When others are failing we are building stronger institutions that are reliable, build trust, are prepared to respond and are working together".
#20yearsECDC #ECDC #ECDC4PublicHealth
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Jakob Forssmed:
"When others are failing we are building stronger institutions that are reliable, build trust, are prepared to respond and are working together".
#20yearsECDC #ECDC #ECDC4PublicHealth
"When others are failing we are building stronger institutions that are reliable, build trust, are prepared to respond and are working together".
#20yearsECDC #ECDC #ECDC4PublicHealth
Jakob Forssmed - Minister for Social Affairs & Public Health of Sweden at #20yearsECDC:
"Since it's establishment in 2005 ECDC has become an important agency in which Sweden has great confidence.
Its presence reflects Sweden's commitment to international cooperation & evidence based health policy"
"Since it's establishment in 2005 ECDC has become an important agency in which Sweden has great confidence.
Its presence reflects Sweden's commitment to international cooperation & evidence based health policy"
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Jakob Forssmed - Minister for Social Affairs & Public Health of Sweden at #20yearsECDC:
"Since it's establishment in 2005 ECDC has become an important agency in which Sweden has great confidence.
Its presence reflects Sweden's commitment to international cooperation & evidence based health policy"
"Since it's establishment in 2005 ECDC has become an important agency in which Sweden has great confidence.
Its presence reflects Sweden's commitment to international cooperation & evidence based health policy"