CDI Journal: August 2026 Edition Released

On #WorldMosquitoDay, we highlight why mosquito-borne diseases demand stronger global action and sustained preparedness in Europe. 🦟Mosquitoes can transmit diseases including #dengue, #malaria, #chikungunya, #Zika, yellow fever and West Nile virus. These vector-borne diseases disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries, while climate change is also reshaping risks in Europe, posing a serious challenge for European #HealthSecurity. Recognising this risk, the European Commission DG #HERA is increasing EU & global preparedness by: 🔹 including VBDs in its priority threats list and committing to address them in upcoming climate adaptation plans, in line with a #OneHealth approach; 🔹 committing in its 2025 MCM Strategy to preparing a Medical Counter Measures (MCM) roadmap for VBDs, to help address the current gaps in R&I, clinical management, diagnostics, and vector control that persist; 🔹 committing in its 2025 MCM Strategy to mainstream a gender-sensitive approach, important as most infectious diseases have specific #sex and #gender related impact & some are particularly harmful for#pregnant populations, including #malaria, #Dengue, and #Zika - with severe implications for the health and wellbeing of future generations 🌍 EU-funded R&I was instrumental in developing the first-ever vaccine for dengue, and the first two #malaria vaccines, largely supported via European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) MCMs are still missing for many of the mosquito borne diseases that continue to pose health risks globally. More innovative, inclusive, and accessible solutions are needed to protect all populations, worldwide. As Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and Member States shape the future EU R&I Framework Programme 2028-2034 (Horizon Europe/ #FP10) and the European Competitiveness Fund (#ECF), we stress the need to maintain support for poverty-related and neglected infectious diseases (PRNDs), including mosquito-borne diseases, and to secure future R&I funding, including through a successor programme to the highly impactful European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). 👉 If you want to discover more "success stories" of the European Union's support for Global Health R&I, look no further: https://lnkd.in/es6ikD_4 

#WasteWaterSurveillance#Epidemiologic Surveillance Burkina Faso has adopted its national protocol for the wastewater Surveillance for epidemic and pandemic pathogens detection. The aim of this protocol is to help strengthen the surveillance of pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential, as well as the response to epidemics, by monitoring wastewater and the environment in line with the One Health approach. #MoH #LCR #DPSP#DLBM #AfCDC

Viral epidemics have long been recognised as a source of threat for human survival. In 2008, Noam Chomsky recognised it as a vital threat alongside nuclear war and the ongoing environmental collapse. Dr Brian Wahl, epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Yale School of Public Health, says if the goal is to prevent zoonotic diseases from occurring, it is important also to consider how animals raised and kept for human consumption create conditions for pathogens to jump to humans. Link to an interview for Frontline in which he talks about India's H1N1 surge, the importance of vaccination, environmental and urban conditions that influence the spread of diseases, the relative importance of institutional measures and individual behaviour, and more: https://lnkd.in/gChQj_Wj

Vector-Borne Diseases | Microbiology Awareness Tiny vectors can have a big impact on human health. Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, Lymphatic Filariasis, and Japanese Encephalitis are examples of vector-borne diseases transmitted by infected mosquitoes and other vectors. 🦠 Prevention starts with simple actions: remove stagnant water, use repellents and mosquito nets, wear protective clothing, maintain clean surroundings, and stay aware of symptoms. Together, we can break the chain of infection. 🌍💚 #VectorBorneDiseases #Microbiology #PublicHealth #DiseasePrevention #Malaria #Dengue #Chikungunya #HealthAwareness #OneHealth #MicrobiologyEducation

PHO resources on Ebola disease are now available to support Ontario’s preparedness and response. While the risk to people in Ontario and Canada remains low, these resources support clinical risk assessment, IPAC, surveillance and testing. https://vist.ly/5fxvf

One Bite. Multiple Suspects. 🦟💥 Did you know the deadliest creature on Earth is the tiny mosquito? Every August 20, World Mosquito Day marks a historic breakthrough. In 1897, British doctor Sir Ronald Ross discovered that mosquitoes transmit malaria. This monumental finding transformed public health and earned him the Nobel Prize in 1902. 🏅 Today, a single bite brings a web of dangerous, overlapping threats: Dengue 🌡️ Malaria 🩺 West Nile Virus 🧠 Chikungunya 🦴 Zika Virus 🤰 🔬 The Power of Multiplex RT-PCR Detection Because symptoms for these tropical fevers overlap, clinical guessing isn't an option. Mapping the precise molecular profile with NeoDx Real-Time PCR Kits allows labs to: Differentiate between multiple pathogens in a single, high-throughput assay. Deliver rapid diagnosis to ensure timely and effective patient treatment. Eliminate guesswork with highly sensitive and specific target detection. Advanced molecular diagnostic tools keep us steps ahead of vector-borne threats. 🌐 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gsJ4ZAkE #Neodx #WorldMosquitoDay #Dengue #Malaria #MolecularDiagnostics #SirRonaldRoss #NobelPrize #FeverPanel #NeoDx #InfectiousDisease #RTPCR

New research shows that Rift Valley fever virus lineage C has been circulating continuously in Rwanda between 2022 and 2025, rather than being repeatedly reintroduced. 🦠 By sequencing virus samples collected from livestock over three years, researchers found evidence of sustained local transmission, highlighting the value of continuous genomic surveillance and a One Health approach to detecting and responding to emerging infectious diseases. Funded by Global Health EDCTP3 through GREAT-LIFE and JUA KIVU projects. 🔗 Read the study: https://lnkd.in/gacDmVBd 📷 Rift Valley fever virus detection by district in Rwanda between 2022 and 2025. #GlobalHealthEDCTP3Knowledge

Multiple forms of epidemiological evidence, including genomic analyses have shown that RVF circulates continuously in several parts of Africa. We must get better at measuring and tracking these infections to ensure that novel control measures reach where they are needed most

World Mosquito Day shines a spotlight on one of the world’s smallest creatures—and one of the most significant public-health challenges associated with it. 🦟 Observed annually on 20 August, the day commemorates the discovery in 1897 by British physician Sir Ronald Ross that female mosquitoes transmit malaria parasites between humans. This breakthrough helped transform our understanding of malaria transmission and laid important foundations for modern mosquito-borne disease research. Today, World Mosquito Day raises awareness of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, including malaria, dengue, yellow fever, Zika, and chikungunya, while highlighting the importance of prevention, surveillance, research, and access to effective healthcare. It also recognizes the scientists, healthcare workers, public-health professionals, and communities working to reduce the enormous burden of mosquito-borne diseases worldwide. The mosquito may be tiny—but its impact can be enormous. World Mosquito Day reminds us that scientific discovery, public-health action, and community awareness can turn knowledge into lives saved. Because sometimes understanding the smallest things can help us tackle some of humanity’s biggest challenges. #WorldMosquitoDay #Mosquitoes #Malaria #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #MedicalResearch #DiseasePrevention #Science #HealthAwareness

This article by Dr. Florika Fink-Hooijer - HERA - EU Commission) highlights the growing challenges associated with vector-borne diseases across Europe driven by a changing climate. A higher prevalence of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases such as chikungunya and West Nile virus, and tick-borne diseases such as tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), is increasing in Europe and is prompting a need for a deliberate policy effort to improve the preparedness of countries across the region. This represents a clear public health challenge and will require both policy interventions and public-private sector collaboration to ensure suitable defences are available to this rising health threat. #climate #healthcare #infectiousdiseases #vaccines https://lnkd.in/ec9P4y-s