The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Cyprus will organise, within the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, a Conference entitled “Mosquito-Borne Diseases Conference”, which will take place on June 10, 2026, in Nicosia.
“The conference is taking place at a particularly important time for public health in Europe, as mosquito-borne diseases constitute a growing challenge that requires enhanced preparedness, surveillance and coordinated European action,” the Ministry stresses.
The aim of the conference is to exchange scientific knowledge and best practices between member states, European and international organisations and experts, focusing on epidemiological surveillance, prevention, preparedness and response, mosquito control and innovative approaches to vector control.
The conference will present the epidemiological picture of mosquito-borne diseases in Europe, the experience of member states from recent incidents, the challenges of mosquito surveillance and control, as well as Cyprus’ response regarding the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
In addition, the conference will discuss the need to strengthen coordination and joint actions at EU level, information exchange and collective European preparedness against cross-border public health threats related to vector-borne diseases and climate change.
Concluding, the Ministry of Health underlines that strengthening prevention, preparedness, resilience of health systems and cross-sectoral cooperation is a key priority of the Cyprus Presidency in the field of public health and health security.