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ECDC: On Air

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

A peek behind the scenes at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - the EU agency that aims to identify, assess and communicate current and emerging threats to human health posed by infectious diseases in Europe.

Hear from our experts on a wide range of topics as they discuss the things that matter, and give you a crash course in Epidemiology 101.

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  • S1 · E58
    Mar 5, 2025 · 28 min

    Episode 58 - Alessandro Broglia and Katriina Willgert - Avian Flu – The Next Pandemic Threat?

    This episode explores the growing threat of avian influenza, which has led to massive outbreaks in bird populations and an increasing number of cases in mammals. With nearly 70 human cases and one death confirmed in the US recently linked to the H5N1 subtype, concerns are rising about its potential to spread among humans in Europe and cause a pandemic. Experts from European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) discuss the risks to humans, the impact on animals, and the preventive measures that EU Member States can take. Listen in to Alessandro Broglia (EFSA) and Katriina Willgert (ECDC) and learn more. Read more on the highly pathogenic avian flu on ECDC portal and on EFSA's pages.

  • S1 · E57
    Jan 8, 2025 · 12 min

    Episode 57 - Leonidas Alexakis - Health Task Force in Action - DRC Congo

    In this episode of ECDC on Air, we speak with Leonidas Alexakis, an expert in epidemic intelligence at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Leonidas shares insights from his recent deployment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of the European Health Task Force. He discusses his role in supporting the response to the ongoing mpox outbreak, the challenges of working in a resource-limited setting, and the lessons learned from working alongside WHO and local health authorities. Tune in for a deeper understanding of international public health efforts and the complexities of responding to emerging disease outbreaks. Learn more about mpox here. For more information about ECDC in general visit ⁠⁠https://ecdc.europa.eu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠social media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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