ECDC looks into future challenges for public health agencies

Almost four years after its creation in the midst of the crisis of the coronavirus, the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) has become a visible actor at European level in the field of public health. In a recent report, the European Commission acknowledges progress in the deployment of its anti-pandemian strategy, but warns of structural and coordination gaps that could compromise its future operationality, among other th…

FPSA - ECDC looks into future challenges for public health agencies

An assessment has looked at a range of threats and challenges that public health organizations may face in the future, including the impact on foodborne infections. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) started a foresight process in 2022 to consider a range of potential scenarios and to improve preparedness and resilience to such threats. This was in recognition of the volatility and complexity of the systems surrounding…

ECDC looks into future challenges for public health agencies

An assessment has looked at a range of threats and challenges that public health organizations may face in the future, including the impact on foodborne infections. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) started a foresight process in 2022 to consider a range of potential scenarios and to improve preparedness and resilience to such threats. This was in recognition of the volatility and complexity of the systems surrounding…