EU Health and Food Safety

#AvianInfluenza: increased vigilance is recommended in the EU/EEA. While no infection with the avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in humans has been recorded in the EU/EEA, we advise to continue raising awareness among healthcare professionals, both at primary and secondary care level, of the possibility of encountering human cases of infection. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦 The advice comes after reports of infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza HPAI A(H5N1) viruses in dairy cattle in the United States this year, with four human cases reported among farm workers exposed to cattle since April. "As we closely monitor the current situation on avian influenza, both in the EU and globally, there is reason for increased awareness but not for increased concern" - underlines ECDC Director Dr Pamela Rendi-Wagner. "ECDC remains committed in our support of the actions taken by national authorities in the EU Member States. This threat to human health should not be underestimated, and it is important that we stay alert and proactive in our joint collaboration" - she added. 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗮 As part of its ongoing commitment to public health, we are implementing a comprehensive strategy to support the early detection and containment of potential human cases in the EU. Read more about the enhanced surveillance here: https://bit.ly/4eYp714 It is important to note that currently the risk of zoonotic avian influenza, i.e. human infections, for the EU/EEA remains 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝘁𝗼-𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀. We are monitoring the situation closely along with our European and global partners: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), European Medicines Agency, European Commission, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), World Health Organization and CDCs across the globe. Read more in our article here: https://bit.ly/4coJuTf Interested in the topic? ➡ Find latest data and the #AvianFlu situation overview here: https://bit.ly/3zDBi3a ➡ Watch our animation on #AvianInfluenza: https://lnkd.in/d8scM4xs ➡ Listen to #ECDConAir podcast episode with ECDC's expert Cornelia Adlhoch: bit.ly/ECDConAir32

Towards better, faster clinical trials in Europe! 🔴 💻 Join the LinkedIn live discussion on #ACTEU, the Accelerating Clinical Trials in the EU initiative, with 🎙 Peter Arlett, Head of Data Analytics and Methods Task Force, 🎙 Marianne Lunzer, chair of the of the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) Clinical Trials Coordination Group (CTCG) and member of the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety. Hear more about ACT EU's priority actions and how the initiative aims to strengthen clinical research in Europe. When? 🗓️ Tuesday 16 July at 12:00 CEST We invite you to post the questions for our two speakers via the comment section, either in advance or during the LinkedIn event. #ACTEU #HealthUnion #clinicaltrials

Going abroad for holidays this summer?🏖☀ 💡 If you are an EU citizen, you have the right to access healthcare in any EU country and to be reimbursed for this care by your home country. EU rules on cross-border healthcare also make it easier to access: 📝 Information about available healthcare in other European countries 🏥 Alternative healthcare options, and/or specialised treatment abroad When you are travelling in the EU, don’t forget to bring your European Health Insurance Card✅. This will make reimbursement for your healthcare abroad much easier. Learn more about your cross-border healthcare #PatientsRights here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gHVWpKm #HealthUnion

On This #WorldZoonosesDay, we bring awareness to the continuous threat of animal-borne diseases, which can be transmitted to humans through contaminated food or contact with animals. 💪 The EU takes decisive action to combat various zoonotic diseases. Recent examples include: 💉Chikungunya virus: We have recently authorised the first-ever vaccine against Chikungunya virus - a disease transmitted by infected mosquitos. 🐦 Avian Flu: We have strict laws in place to prevent and contain outbreaks of avian flu. And we monitor the situation closely with European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to better prevent any emerging threat. 🦠Mpox: We are ensuring better coordination and cooperation among the Member States to prepare for health shocks and to respond when a crisis strikes. 👨👩👧👦 🐾🌱 Through the #OneHealth approach, we recognize the ever-closer interdependency between human and animal health. Working across sectors - including public health, animal health and food safety authorities – is the only way forward in overcoming animal-borne diseases. More information about zoonoses and EU action 🔗: https://europa.eu/!9NCQMP

🦠 Get ready for #WorldZoonosesDay tomorrow by exploring the latest European Union #OneHealth 2022 #Zoonoses Report. Discover key data on zoonotic diseases and their impact on humans, animals, & food sources. Learn more → https://europa.eu/!Fg6qW4 #Salmonella #Campylobacter #Listeria Carlos Gonçalo Das Neves; EU Health and Food Safety

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We are closely monitoring the Avian Flu situation with European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) & European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Through the #OneHealth approach we can better prevent, predict, detect and respond to any emerging threat by working across sectors - including public health, animal health & food safety.

Summer is here, which means we are spending more and more time outside in the sunshine. But let's not forget to stay vigilant about potential health threats like infected mosquitoes. Infected mosquitoes are bringing dangerous new potential public health challenges and we are determined to use every tool at our disposal to tackle these risks and protect our citizens. 💪   🌟 Last Friday, we authorised the first-ever vaccine against Chikungunya virus - a disease transmitted by infected mosquitos.   While Chikungunya is not endemic in the EU, the effects of climate change have led to an increased presence of mosquitoes that transmit serious diseases in Europe.   The Chikungunya vaccine, which followed a stringent assessment by European Medicines Agency, is intended for adults over 18 years of age. It is up to the national authorities of the individual EU countries to decide who will have access to the vaccine, taking into account the national situation and risk status.   🛡 To further further curb the risk of mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe, we are providing €500 000 in funding from the #EU4Healthprogramme towards a pilot project to help eradicate the Aedes aegypti mosquito in Cyprus – where the mosquito has recently been established.   Click at this 🔗 for more information: https://europa.eu/!PYtJMm   #HealthUnion

Exciting news! 📣 Today we’re launching our monthly newsletter on LinkedIn, featuring a small showcase of publications (from various EU institutions, bodies and agencies) and sharing our news. Each month, we explore a different topic to help you understand how the EU works for you every day. This month’s spotlight is the European Health Union. Health matters to us all and determines many aspects of our lives. Find out what the EU does for our health. Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter now to stay informed! Prefer email? 📩 Subscribe to our email version: https://europa.eu/!TqrjrN

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