Occupational exposome: Horizon projects unveiling workplace health hazards and solutions
From 20 to 26 March 2025, the Horizon 2020 projects EXIMIOUS and EPHOR are organising the Occupational Exposome Week. The projects are part of the…
EU call: Development of point-of-care antimicrobial susceptibility testing medical device
This call for tenders of the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) aims to speed up the development of…
ECDC review: COVID-19 vaccination reduces risk of ‘long COVID’ in adults
COVID-19 vaccination reduced the risk of developing ‘long COVID’ by approximately 27% in adults fully vaccinated before infection, according to…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Prosper Link International by Advent and Mubadala
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Prosper Link International Limited of the British Virgin Islands…
UNEP: Healthy planet central to economic and human health and prosperity of all nations
"The world is undoubtedly facing uncertain times. But let us remember that UNEP and its Member States have, since 1972,…
Which projects did the EU fund to fight the global tuberculosis epidemic?
HaDEA manages two projects funded under the Horizon Europe programme. These two projects are working towards new vaccine solutions and…
ECDC: Childhood tuberculosis cases rose by 10% in the WHO European Region
The 2025 ‘Tuberculosis surveillance and monitoring report’, released by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Hellenic Healthcare by Pure Health
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Hellenic Healthcare S.à.r.l. of…
EMA and EU medicines regulatory agencies agree on joint strategy until 2028
EMA and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have published their joint EU medicines agencies’ network strategy to 2028 (EMANS),…
ECHA: Chemical highlights from March RAC and SEAC meetings
The ECHA Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) progressed their evaluation of the proposed restriction on…
EUDA and SCORE release drug testing data of wastewater in 128 European cities
EUDA and SCORE present new insights from Europe’s largest project monitoring drug use through wastewater analysis. The latest report, 'Wastewater…
Global health security: ECDC and Africa CDC discuss deeper collaboration
Since 2021, both agencies have partnered on a project, funded by the European Commission, to contribute to health security in…
European Health Data Space: EU Commission and Polish Presidency celebrate launch
The European Health Data Space (EHDS) will come into force this month. This is a major initiative that will change…
New genomic techniques: EU Council agrees negotiating mandate
The proposal aims to boost innovation and sustainability within the agrifood sector, while contributing to food security and reducing external…
Mpox vaccine: EU4Health call for tenders to speed up access and uptake
HaDEA has published the call for tenders HADEA/2025/OP/0013 under the 2024 EU4Health Annual Work Programme - Speeding up the access…
ECDC: Highly preventable measles infections see almost tenfold increase in Europe
The warning comes after more than 32,000 people in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) were diagnosed with…
Agriculture and Food: Remarks by EU Commissioner Hansen at the EU Parliament
"We want an EU agricultural and food sector to be – and I quote from the Vision itself - “attractive,…
The European “Beyond One Million Genome plus” project kicks off
The Beyond One Million Genome plus project, funded under the Digital Europe Programme, provides coordination and support to the 1+ Million Genomes…
EU Commission proposes Critical Medicines Act to bolster the supply in the EU
The Commission has proposed a Regulation to improve the availability of critical medicines in the EU. The proposal aims to protect…
Climate change increases exposure to harmful mycotoxins
Rising temperatures due to climate change are increasing the risk of human exposure to so-called mycotoxins, naturally occurring toxins produced…
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs: EU side event and statement
Drug trafficking controlled by organised crime groups threatens public health, security, economies, and prosperous development worldwide. Learn more about the…
Women’s health: EP SANT Committee launches second public consultation
The purpose of this public consultation is to provide a basis for the forthcoming work of the Committee on Public…
ECDC: Launch of the EU Initiative on Health Security work programme 2025
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is preparing for an impactful year in 2025, delivering training sessions,…
European Health Data Space: Stakeholders call for enhanced collaboration
A coalition of 39 leading representatives from the European health community has publised a joint statement welcoming the publication of…
ECDC: Widespread Salmonella outbreak in the EU/EEA region linked to sprouted seeds
Public health and food safety authorities across Europe are investigating prolonged and widespread outbreaks of Salmonella infection linked to the consumption of…
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Europe aiming at a Union of Skills to equip people for a competitive world
From children at school to those reaching retirement, this initiative will empower people across Europe with the skills they need to thrive.…
ECDC and EFSA: Level of Anti-Microbial Resistance remains persistently high
Surveillance data reveal that resistance to commonly used antimicrobials—such as ampicillin, tetracyclines, and sulfonamides— remains persistently high in both humans…
World Obesity Day: EU-funded projects to fight childhood and adolescent obesity
Obesity poses significant health risks and burdens healthcare systems. It is also linked to an increased risk in type 2…
EMA: New clinical trial map launched in the EU
A new clinical trial map is now accessible from the public website of the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS). The…
EU JRC: How is science shaping EU action to reduce pollution?
With the right measures in place, the concentration of macroplastics on EU coasts could be reduced by 42% in the…
Zero Pollution Monitoring and Clean Air Outlook: Remarks by EU Commissioner Roswall
"Exposure to some chemicals has decreased, which is, of course, positive. However, sometimes those substances are replaced by alternatives that…
EU Commission and EEA call for stronger action to meet 2030 Zero-Pollution targets
The European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) have released the second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook reports. The…
Critical Medicines Alliance recommends priority actions to prevent shortages in the EU
Among the main industrial challenges, the Report notes an overreliance on a limited number of geographical locations for the provision…
EUDA publishes its work programme 2025–2027
Europe is facing new and serious drug challenges, and our mission is to boost the EU's readiness to tackle them.…
EU Commission authorises Chikungunya vaccine for adults and adolescents
The EU Commission has today authorised a vaccine against the chikungunya virus for adults and young people aged 12 years…
Rare diseases: EU Parliament’s SANT Committee launches public consultation
This public consultation is to provide a basis for the forthcoming work of the Committee on Public Health (SANT) in…
ECHA updates annual REACH evaluation statistics
Since 2009, ECHA has evaluated 15 500 REACH registrations. The checks ensure that companies provide reliable information on the hazards…
Cannabis: EU Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-271/23 – EU Commission v Hungary
During a session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, Hungary voted and made a declaration against the EU Council’s…
Medicinal product ads: EU Judgment in Case C-517/23 – Apothekerkammer Nordrhein
EU Member States may allow advertising measures that promote the purchase of unspecified prescription-only medicines through price reductions or fixed-amount…
ECDC workshop to strengthen infodemic management capacity
Communication and public health experts from across the EU’s Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood gathered from 19-20 February 2025 in Djerba,…
EUDA Web Survey on Drugs reveals drug use habits of over 66,000 Europeans
New survey results released today by the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) reveal the current drug use habits of over 66 000 Europeans…
Novel coronavirus identified in bats: ECDC sees no evidence for transmission to humans
A groundbreaking study in the scientific journal "Cell" reveals a novel bat coronavirus (merbecovirus BtHKU5-CoV-2) found in China. While it…
OECD patient survey: Healthcare systems need to better respond to patients’ needs
There is an urgent need to adapt healthcare systems to better meet the needs of the growing number of people…
One Health Task Force: ECDC hosts cross-agency workshop on stakeholder engagement
The workshop brought together the five agencies of the Task Force – the ECDC, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA),…
How to channel EU project knowledge into the Raw Materials Information System
The latest report on the European Raw Materials Information System (RMIS) is now available, providing crucial insights into the role…
US President Trump prohibits federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools
The Order bars federal funds from being used to support or subsidize an educational service agency, state education agency, local…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Biocomposites by Novo Holdings and TA Associates
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Matrix Topco Limited (‘Biocomposites') of the UK by Novo…
Early cancer detection: EIB finances Spanish Amadix to develop innovative diagnostics
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €15 million loan with Spanish company Amadix to support development and commercialization of…
EMA establishes regular scientific advice on certain high-risk medical devices
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the EU Commission have established a standard procedure for manufacturers of certain high-risk medical…
Sexually transmitted infections: ECDC report warns of continued increases across Europe
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has released its latest Annual Epidemiological Reports on sexually transmitted infections…