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S1E73 Episode 73 - Theresa Enkirch & Maximilian Riess - Signals Below the Surface - Wastewater Surveillance
What can wastewater reveal about the spread of infectious diseases?In this episode you’ll learn:how wastewater surveillance workswhat pathogens can be detected in sewage systemshow it complements…
S1E72 Episode 72 - Senia Rosales-Klintz - Hide and Seek: The Reality of Tuberculosis in Europe
Tuberculosis remains a significant public health challenge in Europe, despite often being considered a disease of the past.In this episode of ECDC: On Air, tuberculosis expert Senia Rosales-Klintz…
S1E71 Episode 71 - Helena de Carvalho Gomes - Cervical Cancer Then & Now - The Path to Elimination
In this episode of ECDC On Air, we speak with ECDC's Helena de Carvalho Gomes - Deputy Head of Unit for Scientific Evidence and Communication, and former clinician in obstetrics and gynaecology,…
S1E70 Risk Wire - Episode 3 - When Salmonella Crosses Borders
This is a third episode of our ECDC: On Air podcast sub-series - the "Risk Wire" - focusing on Risk Assessments ECDC publishes.This time we look into a prolonged multi-country outbreak of Salmonella…
S1E69 Episode 69 - A. Collins & G. Amore - Foodborne diseases: What’s really making you sick
In this episode of ECDC On Air, we are joined by Aine Collins and Giusi Amore - experts from ECDC and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to unpack the latest EU One Health Zoonoses report.They…
S1E73 Episode 68 - Rita Figueira & Andreas Hoefer - A Network of Laboratory Excellence
On today's episode, we discuss EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) with Andreas Hoefer from ECDC and Rita Figuera from the European Commission’s DG SANTE.They explain the vital role these laboratories…
S1E67 Episode 67 - Angeliki Melidou - Winter Viruses: The triple threat explained
In this episode of ECDC On Air, we discuss the seasonal spread of respiratory viruses with ECDC's Principal Expert in Respiratory Viruses - Angeliki Melidou.Angeliki explores the impact of viruses…
S1E66 Episode 66 - Diamantis Plachouras - The Silent Spread - Europe’s C. auris Challenge
In this episode of ECDC On Air , we talk to ECDC's Head of Section - Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections - Dr Diamantis Plachouras, who explains the rising threat of the…
S1E65 Episode 65 - All you Need to Know about Traineeships at ECDC
In this episode of ECDC On Air, trainees from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control share their unique experiences and insights about the traineeship program. They discuss their…
S1E64 Risk Wire - Episode 2 - Diphtheria in Europe: Why is ECDC Raising the Flag?
In this special episode of ECDC On Air, Bruno Ciancio - Head of Unit - Directly Transmitted and Vaccine-preventable Disease at ECDC, discusses the recent Rapid Risk Assessment on diphtheria, its…
S1E63 Risk Wire - Episode 1 - Linda Trönnberg & Theresa Enkirch - Hepatitis A Spike in Europe: What’s Behind the Surge?
Why are hepatitis A cases rising sharply in parts of Europe - and what can public health professionals do about it?In this episode of ECDC on Air, Linda Trönnberg - Principal Expert in Food-,…
S1E62 Episode 62 - Andrea Würz & Sarah Earnshaw Blomquist - The 5 Cs of Vaccination
In this episode of #ECDCOnAir, the discussion revolves around vaccination acceptance, exploring the factors influencing people's health choices, the role of social and behavioural sciences, the…
S1E61 Episode 61 - Maria Keramarou - The Big Measles Comeback
In this episode of ECDC: On Air, Maria Keramarou, ECDC's expert in vaccine-preventable diseases, discusses the rising cases of measles in Europe.We explore the highly contagious nature of measles,…
S1E60 Episode 60 - Charlotte Deogan - Europe's SDG Reality Check
In this episode, we explore Europe's progress toward the 2030 SDGs with Charlotte Deogan, expert in communicable diseases at ECDC.This episode unpacks SDG Target 3.3, which aims to end the epidemics…
S1E59 Episode 59 - Veronica Cristea - Beyond numbers: Understanding TB
Marking World TB Day 2025, this episode explores the data on tuberculosis in Europe based on the latest surveillance report, published recently by ECDC and WHO.Veronica Cristea, Scientific Officer at…
S1E58 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…
S1E57 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…
S1E56 Episode 56 - Eeva Broberg - RSV - A Winter Threat To The Vulnerable
In this interview, we sit down with Eeva Broberg, ECDC Principal Expert on respiratory viruses, who tells us why respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an often overlooked disease which represents a…
S1E55 Episode 55 - Agnė Bajorinienė - Bridging the Borders of Public Health
In this episode, we sit down with Agnė Bajorinienė - International Relations Officer at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), to discuss the agency’s role in preparing…
S1E54 Episode 54 - Csaba Kodmon - Chasing The Clones
In this episode, we delve into the world of tuberculosis (TB) with ECDC microbiology expert Csaba Kodmon. We explore the importance of molecular surveillance in tracking genetic variations of…
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