Pikka Jokelainen
@pikkajokelainen.bsky.social
Head of Function, Infectious Disease Preparedness and One Health, Statens Serum Institut 🧪
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📢 Outcomes from the EU-WISH International Workshop!
Experts worked together to define priorities for:
* Respiratory and emerging pathogens
* Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
* Polio- and non-polio enteroviruses
* Illicit drugs, chemicals, and health-related biomarkers
🔗: www.eu-wish.eu/results
Experts worked together to define priorities for:
* Respiratory and emerging pathogens
* Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
* Polio- and non-polio enteroviruses
* Illicit drugs, chemicals, and health-related biomarkers
🔗: www.eu-wish.eu/results
October 16, 2025 at 10:14 AM
📢 Outcomes from the EU-WISH International Workshop!
Experts worked together to define priorities for:
* Respiratory and emerging pathogens
* Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
* Polio- and non-polio enteroviruses
* Illicit drugs, chemicals, and health-related biomarkers
🔗: www.eu-wish.eu/results
Experts worked together to define priorities for:
* Respiratory and emerging pathogens
* Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
* Polio- and non-polio enteroviruses
* Illicit drugs, chemicals, and health-related biomarkers
🔗: www.eu-wish.eu/results
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📢 Just published our first joint report on #WestNileVirus with @ecdc.europa.eu
🦅🐎 5 outbreaks in birds and equids (Jan–2 July 2025)—lowest since 2022.
No human cases have been reported yet during this early season.
We’ll keep monitoring monthly.
Read the report: europa.eu/!6CmMYR
#OneHealth
🦅🐎 5 outbreaks in birds and equids (Jan–2 July 2025)—lowest since 2022.
No human cases have been reported yet during this early season.
We’ll keep monitoring monthly.
Read the report: europa.eu/!6CmMYR
#OneHealth
July 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
📢 Just published our first joint report on #WestNileVirus with @ecdc.europa.eu
🦅🐎 5 outbreaks in birds and equids (Jan–2 July 2025)—lowest since 2022.
No human cases have been reported yet during this early season.
We’ll keep monitoring monthly.
Read the report: europa.eu/!6CmMYR
#OneHealth
🦅🐎 5 outbreaks in birds and equids (Jan–2 July 2025)—lowest since 2022.
No human cases have been reported yet during this early season.
We’ll keep monitoring monthly.
Read the report: europa.eu/!6CmMYR
#OneHealth
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#mpox remains a public health emergency of international concern
The announcement follows the fourth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox.
bit.ly/4dUE9V9
The announcement follows the fourth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox.
bit.ly/4dUE9V9
June 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
#mpox remains a public health emergency of international concern
The announcement follows the fourth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox.
bit.ly/4dUE9V9
The announcement follows the fourth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox.
bit.ly/4dUE9V9
Folkemødet 2025 has been filled with sunshine, creative science communication, and some fun and fast collegiate shag dancing ☀️🦟💃
Our Blodsugernes Battle, flåt vs myg, with Anders Fomsgaard and Tyra Grove Krause was 🤩😅😎!
Our Blodsugernes Battle, flåt vs myg, with Anders Fomsgaard and Tyra Grove Krause was 🤩😅😎!
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Statens Serum Institut satte fredag eftermiddag scenen for en utraditionel og oplysende duel mellem to af naturens mest berygtede sygdomsspredere: myggen og flå...
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June 14, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Folkemødet 2025 has been filled with sunshine, creative science communication, and some fun and fast collegiate shag dancing ☀️🦟💃
Our Blodsugernes Battle, flåt vs myg, with Anders Fomsgaard and Tyra Grove Krause was 🤩😅😎!
Our Blodsugernes Battle, flåt vs myg, with Anders Fomsgaard and Tyra Grove Krause was 🤩😅😎!
A key outcome from our One Health EJP research project #TOXOSOURCES now published in @eurosurveillance.org :
🥬 Molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in ready-to-eat salad mixes: multi-country survey using a validated and harmonised standard operating procedure, Europe, 2021 to 2022
🥬 Molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in ready-to-eat salad mixes: multi-country survey using a validated and harmonised standard operating procedure, Europe, 2021 to 2022
Our new issue is out 🗞️ bit.ly/EUS3022
Featuring a paper on re-emergence of #chikungunya virus on Réunion Island in 2024
The virus lineage causing the current epidemic has the ability to circulate in Aedes albopictus mosquitoes 🦟, a common vector in Southern Europe
#IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky
Featuring a paper on re-emergence of #chikungunya virus on Réunion Island in 2024
The virus lineage causing the current epidemic has the ability to circulate in Aedes albopictus mosquitoes 🦟, a common vector in Southern Europe
#IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky
June 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A key outcome from our One Health EJP research project #TOXOSOURCES now published in @eurosurveillance.org :
🥬 Molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in ready-to-eat salad mixes: multi-country survey using a validated and harmonised standard operating procedure, Europe, 2021 to 2022
🥬 Molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in ready-to-eat salad mixes: multi-country survey using a validated and harmonised standard operating procedure, Europe, 2021 to 2022
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In this opinion piece with @jangogarten.bsky.social and @pikkajokelainen.bsky.social we talk about the importance of embracing the complexity of the ecosystem and integrating environmental data into One Health approaches. So if you are interested in this topic, check it out! doi.org/10.1016/j.on...
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April 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM
In this opinion piece with @jangogarten.bsky.social and @pikkajokelainen.bsky.social we talk about the importance of embracing the complexity of the ecosystem and integrating environmental data into One Health approaches. So if you are interested in this topic, check it out! doi.org/10.1016/j.on...
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In the wake of #poliovirus findings in several EU countries, we compiled what we could share about #wastewater #surveillance of poliovirus in participating member states.
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E.g. 67% (18/27 countries) reported #WES for poliovirus and non-polio enterovirus.
#episky
www.eu-wish.eu/news
E.g. 67% (18/27 countries) reported #WES for poliovirus and non-polio enterovirus.
#episky
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December 11, 2024 at 12:33 PM
In the wake of #poliovirus findings in several EU countries, we compiled what we could share about #wastewater #surveillance of poliovirus in participating member states.
www.eu-wish.eu/news
E.g. 67% (18/27 countries) reported #WES for poliovirus and non-polio enterovirus.
#episky
www.eu-wish.eu/news
E.g. 67% (18/27 countries) reported #WES for poliovirus and non-polio enterovirus.
#episky
Reposted by Pikka Jokelainen
#JustPublished!
ECDC: wastewater #poliovirus detections in the EU call for continued strong surveillance and high vaccination coverage rates.
Read full statement: bit.ly/49fIyQ9
#Polio #cVDPV2
ECDC: wastewater #poliovirus detections in the EU call for continued strong surveillance and high vaccination coverage rates.
Read full statement: bit.ly/49fIyQ9
#Polio #cVDPV2
Wastewater poliovirus detections in the EU call for continued strong surveillance and high vaccination coverage rates
Following the recent detections of several wastewater samples positive for poliovirus in three EU countries between September and November 2024, ECDC urges all relevant stakeholders to remain vigilant...
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November 29, 2024 at 6:59 PM
#JustPublished!
ECDC: wastewater #poliovirus detections in the EU call for continued strong surveillance and high vaccination coverage rates.
Read full statement: bit.ly/49fIyQ9
#Polio #cVDPV2
ECDC: wastewater #poliovirus detections in the EU call for continued strong surveillance and high vaccination coverage rates.
Read full statement: bit.ly/49fIyQ9
#Polio #cVDPV2
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Read the newest update from the Emerging Infections Subcommittee on the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Rwanda. Their commentary is now available on CMI detailing the current situation on this emerging infection.
Read it here: www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.com/article/S119...
Read it here: www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.com/article/S119...
November 22, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Read the newest update from the Emerging Infections Subcommittee on the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Rwanda. Their commentary is now available on CMI detailing the current situation on this emerging infection.
Read it here: www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.com/article/S119...
Read it here: www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.com/article/S119...
Reposted by Pikka Jokelainen
The WHO Director-General, agreeing with the advice of the IHR Emergency Committee, has determined that the upsurge of #mpox continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
The 2nd meeting of the Emergency Committee on the upsurge of #mpox in 2024, convened by Director-General Dr Tedros under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), is ongoing today bit.ly/3AoE3FO
November 22, 2024 at 5:43 PM
The WHO Director-General, agreeing with the advice of the IHR Emergency Committee, has determined that the upsurge of #mpox continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
Reposted by Pikka Jokelainen
#ClimateChange and health—why should we care?
Dr Maria Neira answers. Follow our stories from #COP29.
Dr Maria Neira answers. Follow our stories from #COP29.
November 18, 2024 at 4:21 PM
#ClimateChange and health—why should we care?
Dr Maria Neira answers. Follow our stories from #COP29.
Dr Maria Neira answers. Follow our stories from #COP29.