There is an urgent need to adapt healthcare systems to better meet the needs of the growing number of people with chronic conditions, according to the findings of the first international OECD survey of patients with chronic health conditions, the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS).
The latest report on the European Raw Materials Information System (RMIS) is now available, providing crucial insights into the role of advanced materials in critical raw material (CRM) reduction.
The Order bars federal funds from being used to support or subsidize an educational service agency, state education agency, local education agency, elementary school, secondary school, or institution of higher education that requires students to have received a COVID-19 vaccination to attend in-person education programs.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Matrix Topco Limited (‘Biocomposites’) of the UK by Novo Holdings A/S of Denmark and TA Associates Management L.P. (‘TA Associates’) of the US. The transaction relates primarily to the healthcare sector, notably the development of calcium compounds and specialty polymer products for surgical use.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €15 million loan with Spanish company Amadix to support development and commercialization of innovative blood tests for early detection of several types of cancer before the appearance of symptoms.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the EU Commission have established a standard procedure for manufacturers of certain high-risk medical devices to request scientific advice on their intended clinical development strategy and proposals for clinical investigation.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has released its latest Annual Epidemiological Reports on sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The report reveals continued increases across the EU and EEA in 2023. The findings highlight the urgent need for increased public awareness, prevention, testing, and treatment efforts to address this growing public health concern.
This call for tenders aims to speed up the development of next generation influenza vaccines that could be produced in rapidly scalable manufacturing platforms.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures involving partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons, as defined by the World Health Organization. It is estimated that 190,000 girls in 17 European countries are at risk of being mutilated while 600,000 women are living with the consequences of FGM in Europe. Every year, at least 20,000 women and girls are coming to Europe from FGM-risk countries as asylum seekers.
Last year, low value goods from third countries accounted for over 97% of all customs import declarations. The EU Commission wants to tackle the risks stemming from this seismic shift. And this is what EU politicians and stakeholders are saying.
The EU Commission is taking action to tackle risks stemming from low-value imports sold via non-EU online retailers and marketplaces hosting non-EU traders. Delve into what the Commission proposes in its Communication on E-Commerce: A Comprehensive EU Toolbox for Safe and Sustainable E-commerce.
Representatives from EU/EEA Member States, EU agencies, the European Commission, WHO, GOARN, MSF, and IFRC gathered for the second EU Health Task Force (EUHTF) stakeholder meeting. The aim was to build awareness and foster engagement among Member States.
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), including carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli, pose a major risk to patients and healthcare systems in the EU/EEA. In fact, according to an updated ECDC risk assessment the epidemiological situation has been deteriorating since 2019.
Luxembourg, 4 February 2025 In 2022, preventive healthcare expenditure in the EU accounted for 5.5%
The first official version of the European quality assurance scheme for breast cancer services is now available on the European Commission web hub. The scheme defines a set of quality requirements for breast cancer care, covering screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
The EU Commission’s obligation to disclose the identity of the members of the negotiating team for the advance purchase of Covid-19 vaccines is temporarily suspended, pending the EU Court’s ruling.
Ahead of World Cancer Day, the EU Commission has published the latest Country Cancer Profiles for all Member States, Norway and Iceland. The 2025 reports show that cancer survival rates are increasing across the EU. At the same time, cancer continues to be a public health concern, and cancer inequalities still persist across Member States.
The latest Eurobarometer survey on ‘European citizens’ knowledge and attitudes towards science and technology’ released today shows more than 8 in 10 citizens (83%) think that the overall influence of science and technology is positive. Two-thirds of respondents (67%) equally agree that science and technology make our lives easier, healthier and more comfortable.
In 2024, Alba and Erika started working on NanoGlue, a new approach to help the immune system fight cancer more effectively. Their project is funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), through the ARISTOS Postdoctoral Program in Biomedicine and Health Sciences and it is developed at CIBER-BBN, Centro de Investigación Principe Felipe, and Universitat Politècnica de València.
Starting on 31 January 2025, all clinical trials in the European Union (EU), including ongoing trials that were approved under the previous legal framework, are governed by the Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR). This marks the end of a three-year transition period and strengthens Europe as an attractive location for clinical research.
Between September and December 2024, Finland, Germany, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom reported detections of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 in sewage samples. This is the first time cVDPV2 has been detected in EU/EEA countries from environmental surveillance.
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