Mosquito-borne diseases are surging in Europe - how worried are scientists?Climate change is enabling mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus to thrive in Europe, with increasing case numbers reported.
Hospitals to empty beds to cope with expected influx of up to 900 flu patients and to prevent trolley gridlockThe winter flu jab is less effective against the A(H3N2) strain of influenza, increasing risks for vulnerable populations.
Flu and COVID vaccination was way below target in 2023, ECDC saysEuropean health authorities emphasize the importance of increasing flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage, especially among older populations, to avoid health system strain.
STIs in Europe: Gonorrhea and syphilis hit record high DW 02/12/2025Gonorrhea infections in Europe reached an all-time high due to declining condom use, facilitating the spread of STIs among sexually active individuals.
Mpox Case in Sweden Sets Off Concerns of Wider Spread in EuropeNew mpox cases have been identified outside Africa, raising global health concerns and emphasizing the need for preparedness and vaccination.
Mpox: EU public health body raises alert level DW 08/16/2024ECDC calls for increased vigilance in the EU against the mpox virus variant due to rapid spread in Africa.
Mosquito-borne diseases are surging in Europe - how worried are scientists?Climate change is enabling mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus to thrive in Europe, with increasing case numbers reported.
Hospitals to empty beds to cope with expected influx of up to 900 flu patients and to prevent trolley gridlockThe winter flu jab is less effective against the A(H3N2) strain of influenza, increasing risks for vulnerable populations.
Flu and COVID vaccination was way below target in 2023, ECDC saysEuropean health authorities emphasize the importance of increasing flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage, especially among older populations, to avoid health system strain.
STIs in Europe: Gonorrhea and syphilis hit record high DW 02/12/2025Gonorrhea infections in Europe reached an all-time high due to declining condom use, facilitating the spread of STIs among sexually active individuals.
Mpox Case in Sweden Sets Off Concerns of Wider Spread in EuropeNew mpox cases have been identified outside Africa, raising global health concerns and emphasizing the need for preparedness and vaccination.
Mpox: EU public health body raises alert level DW 08/16/2024ECDC calls for increased vigilance in the EU against the mpox virus variant due to rapid spread in Africa.
Sloth Fever infects three more people in popular European hotspotThree cases of 'sloth fever' caused by the oropouche virus have been identified in the Canary Islands, linked to travelers from Cuba.