European health-preparedness reviews identify implementation and staffing gaps
ECDC reports strong core capabilities alongside gaps in implementing plans, staffing and data sharing across EU/EEA preparedness assessments.
Reviews examined planning, surveillance, laboratories, coordination and emergency management. ECDC recommends stronger cross-sector planning, clearer coordination and regular exercises.
What changed
The first assessment cycle, begun in 2024, completed in October. The 29October report sets out shared findings and recommendations.
Who this is for
National public-health authorities and their emergency-management partners across the EU/EEA.
Dates & context
Findings will guide country support and a second cycle planned for 2027–2029. Completion refers to the assessments, not delivery of every recommended improvement. This is not an emergency warning, country risk ranking or new household-supply recommendation.
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