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  • Epidemiology
  • One Health

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  • Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) pose significant challenges to public and animal health surveillance and control.
  • Complex interactions between hosts, pathogens, and vectors in dynamic environments complicate VBD management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and maintenance of the VectorNet network, a joint European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) project.
  • To highlight the value of VectorNet's outputs, particularly vector distribution maps and raw data, for risk assessment and scientific collaboration.

Main Methods:

  • Establishment and ongoing maintenance of a collaborative network (VectorNet) involving European health authorities.
  • Collection, mapping, and dissemination of distribution data for key VBD vectors (ticks, mosquitoes, sand flies, biting midges).

Main Results:

  • VectorNet has been operational for over 10 years, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2020.
  • Freely accessible online vector distribution maps and raw data (upon request) are key tangible outputs.
  • The network facilitates data sharing and usage among health professionals and the scientific community.

Conclusions:

  • VectorNet is a valuable One Health network supporting risk assessments for VBD threats in Europe.
  • The project's outputs, especially distribution maps, are crucial resources for health professionals and researchers.
  • Encouraging data sharing and utilization strengthens VBD surveillance and control efforts across Europe.