Pikka Jokelainen

Graphic for the "EU-WISH Outcomes International Workshop" showing a map with dotted lines connecting countries to a central point in Europe. On the right, text reads “Breakout sessions: Prioritization” above an illustrated ranking bar chart labeled 1, 2, and 3 with an upward arrow. The design uses shades of blue, teal, orange, and purple.

📢 Outcomes from the EU-WISH International Workshop!

Experts worked together to define priorities for:

* Respiratory and emerging pathogens
* Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
* Polio- and non-polio enteroviruses
* Illicit drugs, chemicals, and health-related biomarkers

🔗: www.eu-wish.eu/results

Close-up image of a mosquito feeding on human skin, showing detailed texture of the insect's body, legs, and proboscis with a dark black background.

📢 Just published our first joint report on #WestNileVirus with @ecdc.europa.eu

🦅🐎 5 outbreaks in birds and equids (Jan–2 July 2025)—lowest since 2022.

No human cases have been reported yet during this early season.

We’ll keep monitoring monthly.

Read the report: europa.eu/!6CmMYR

#OneHealth

#mpox

#mpox remains a public health emergency of international concern

The announcement follows the fourth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox.

bit.ly/4dUE9V9

🦟 VS. | Statens Serum Institut 🦟 VS. 🕷 Hvem er det farligste dyr??? Statens Serum Institut satte fredag eftermiddag scenen for en utraditionel og oplysende duel mellem to af naturens mest berygtede sygdomsspredere: myggen og flå...

Folkemødet 2025 has been filled with sunshine, creative science communication, and some fun and fast collegiate shag dancing ☀️🦟💃

Our Blodsugernes Battle, flåt vs myg, with Anders Fomsgaard and Tyra Grove Krause was 🤩😅😎!

Molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in ready-to-eat salad mixes: multi-country survey using a validated and harmonised standard operating procedure, Europe, 2021 to 2022 Background Most Toxoplasma gondii infections in humans are considered foodborne, but the relative importance of the various routes of infection is largely unknown. Consumption of green produce contami...

🥗 Using a molecular method, we detected T. gondii DNA in 4.1% of 3,293 ready-to-eat salad samples from 10 European countries
www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2...

A key outcome from our One Health EJP research project #TOXOSOURCES now published in @eurosurveillance.org :
🥬 Molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in ready-to-eat salad mixes: multi-country survey using a validated and harmonised standard operating procedure, Europe, 2021 to 2022

In this opinion piece with @jangogarten.bsky.social and @pikkajokelainen.bsky.social we talk about the importance of embracing the complexity of the ecosystem and integrating environmental data into One Health approaches. So if you are interested in this topic, check it out! doi.org/10.1016/j.on...

In the wake of #poliovirus findings in several EU countries, we compiled what we could share about #wastewater #surveillance of poliovirus in participating member states.

www.eu-wish.eu/news

E.g. 67% (18/27 countries) reported #WES for poliovirus and non-polio enterovirus.
#episky

Wastewater poliovirus detections in the EU call for continued strong surveillance and high vaccination coverage rates Following the recent detections of several wastewater samples positive for poliovirus in three EU countries between September and November 2024, ECDC urges all relevant stakeholders to remain vigilant...

#JustPublished!
ECDC: wastewater #poliovirus detections in the EU call for continued strong surveillance and high vaccination coverage rates.

Read full statement: bit.ly/49fIyQ9
#Polio #cVDPV2

Read the newest update from the Emerging Infections Subcommittee on the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Rwanda. Their commentary is now available on CMI detailing the current situation on this emerging infection.

Read it here: www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.com/article/S119...

The WHO Director-General, agreeing with the advice of the IHR Emergency Committee, has determined that the upsurge of #mpox continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern.

#ClimateChange and health—why should we care?
Dr Maria Neira answers. Follow our stories from #COP29.