Projects
Epidemic intelligence to minimize 2019-nCoV's public health, economic and social impact in Europe (EpiPose). University of Antwerp
Epidemic intelligence to minimize 2019-nCOV's public health, economic and social impact in Europe "EpiPose" Hasselt University
Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever. Modern approaches to diagnostics, epidemiology, prevention, therapy and preparedness. KU Leuven
NEG - Health.2010.2.3.2. Potentially new and re-emerging epidemics.
Over the last years, large outbreaks of Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) in several European countries and neighbouring areas are on the rise. This disease poses a great threat to public health due to its high mortality rate, modes of transmission and geographical distribution. Climate changes and observation of the CCHFV vector in central Europe alarm the ...
West Nile Integrated Shield Project: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Prevention of West Nile Virus in Europe Ghent University
The world is facing a variety of viral infections of high pathogenic potential. These are either novel or formely only endemic in specific areas of the world. It is intrinsic to such emerging diseases that actions to prevent and fight them must be taken while the number of Infections is still relatively low and geographically restricted. Therefore, research efforts are required well before large outbeaks occur. In addition, effective ...
Systems approach of URban enviRonmEnts and heALth Hasselt University
PLANET4HEALTH : Translating Science into Policy: A Multisectoral Approach to Adaptation and Mitigation of Adverse Effects of Vector-Borne Diseases, Environmental Pollution and Climate Change on Planetary Health Vrije Universiteit Brussel
health. The project results will support policy making process and citizens awareness on sustainable planetary health, climate and
environmental policies and adaptation and mitigation strategies to natural hazards. PLANET4health will develop collaborations from
a large variety of organizations from the: ...
Determinants of Food choice, lifestyle and health in European Children, adolescents and their parents Ghent University
I.Family is a follow-up project of the European project IDEFICS. In Belgium, IDEFICS studied a cohort of 2000 children (2-10 year). I.Family studies the same children including siblings and parents. The aim of the study is to explore, in children and adolescents, food choice, its effect on obesity and the role of family and social influences.