Increased cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) related to travel to Saudi Arabia

As of May 17th, twelve cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) have been reported in France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, linked...

Environmental monitoring: microorganism-based sensor development

US Armed Forces researchers have collaborated with research institutes to develop microorganism-based devices to detect substances such as heavy metals, organic contaminants, energy compounds,...

Europe: recent cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever

New cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a tick-borne and life-threatening viral disease, have been reported in some EU/EEA countries. According to the ECDC...

EASA unveils “IAM Hub” to enhance privacy and connectivity

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has presented the second edition of the "IAM Hub", a digital space dedicated to the exchange of...

Addressing the increase in whooping cough in EU/EEA countries

From 2023 to April 2024, EU/EEA countries recorded around 60,000 cases of whooping cough, a significant increase compared to previous years. Whooping cough continues...

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