Category: Disease Surveillance

Why are ticks appearing farther north in Europe? Over the past two decades, public health agencies have reported an increase in tick encounters in regions that were once considered too cold for the insects to thrive. The main driver of this shift is climate change. Warmer winters, milder springs and longer summers create an environment…

Why the 2026 update matters to public‑health organisations EU4Health is the European Union’s flagship health programme for the 2021‑2027 period. In its second half, the programme introduces a revised set of Surveillance Grants designed to strengthen cross‑border monitoring of infectious diseases, environmental hazards, and health‑related data gaps. For national agencies, research institutes, and NGOs that…