Epidemic intelligence in Europe: a user needs perspective to foster innovation in digital ...

Summary

The article examines the state of epidemiological intelligence (EI) systems and activities in the European Union, involving an in-depth analysis and interviews with epidemiologists from various public health agencies, including the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). It explores challenges related to data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting within the surveillance framework across multiple countries, such as France, Italy, Serbia, and within the broader EU context, hosted by Stockholm County. Systems like EBS play a pivotal role in public health surveillance, reflecting the need for improved data integration and interoperability across regional and international platforms to enhance public health responses.