As sustained heatwaves increase the risk of infectious diseases across Europe, ECDC scales up action and calls for cooperation

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The risk of catching some infectious diseases is growing amidst longer, warmer summers across Europe, making close cooperation across borders and sectors vital to predict, prevent, and respond effectively, ECDC said today.

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Primary source: News · July 29, 2026

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