COVID-19 vaccination reduced the risk of developing ‘long COVID’ by approximately 27% in adults fully vaccinated before infection, according to a literature review carried out by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
“The world is undoubtedly facing uncertain times. But let us remember that UNEP and its Member States have, since 1972, carved out a long history of environmental action that saves lives and strengthens economies. I have no doubt that, together, we will weather this moment and emerge even stronger” – Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
HaDEA manages two projects funded under the Horizon Europe programme. These two projects are working towards new vaccine solutions and new therapies which are indispensable to combatting tuberculosis.
The 2025 ‘Tuberculosis surveillance and monitoring report’, released by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe shows that children under 15 years accounted for 4.3% of new and relapsed tuberculosis (TB) in the WHO European Region* – a worrying 10% surge in paediatric TB for 2023, compared to the previous year.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Hellenic Healthcare S.à.r.l. of Luxembourg by Pure Health Holding PJSC of the United Arab Emirates. The transaction relates primarily to the health sector in Greece and Cyprus.
EMA and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have published their joint EU medicines agencies’ network strategy to 2028 (EMANS), following its recent adoption by the HMA and the EMA Management Board.
The ECHA Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) progressed their evaluation of the proposed restriction on PFAS. Additionally, RAC adopted 13 opinions on harmonised classification and labelling, including those for silver nitrate and synthetic amorphous silica.
EUDA and SCORE present new insights from Europe’s largest project monitoring drug use through wastewater analysis. The latest report, ‘Wastewater analysis and drugs — a European multi-city study’, reveals increased detections of MDMA, cocaine, and amphetamine, while cannabis residues declined. Explore the full findings.
Since 2021, both agencies have partnered on a project, funded by the European Commission, to contribute to health security in Africa and globally by strengthening emergency preparedness and response, surveillance, epidemic intelligence, and workforce capacity-building.
The European Health Data Space (EHDS) will come into force this month. This is a major initiative that will change the way we access and share health data across the EU. This innovative new system will allow patients to take control of their electronic medical records, access and share their data securely and easily, including cross-border data.
The proposal aims to boost innovation and sustainability within the agrifood sector, while contributing to food security and reducing external dependencies. The regulation would ensure robust protection for human, animal, and environmental health, while guaranteeing that the plant breeding sector is safe, transparent and competitive.
HaDEA has published the call for tenders HADEA/2025/OP/0013 under the 2024 EU4Health Annual Work Programme – Speeding up the access to and/or uptake of innovative Mpox vaccines.
The warning comes after more than 32,000 people in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) were diagnosed with measles in 2024, a significant rise from less than 4,000 in the previous year. Europe continues to experience recurring outbreaks of measles despite a highly safe, effective and accessible vaccine included in all EU/EEA national immunisation programmes.
“We want an EU agricultural and food sector to be – and I quote from the Vision itself – “attractive, competitive, future-proof and fair and built on dialogue and partnership between the players of the food chain and powered by innovation, knowledge and research” – EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen.
The Beyond One Million Genome plus project, funded under the Digital Europe Programme, provides coordination and support to the 1+ Million Genomes (1+MG) Initiative, one of the world’s biggest initiatives to enable secure access to genomic and corresponding clinical data across Europe.
The Commission has proposed a Regulation to improve the availability of critical medicines in the EU. The proposal aims to protect human health by incentivising supply chain diversification and boosting pharmaceutical manufacturing in the EU. This will support the EU’s pharmaceutical sector which is a major contributor to Europe’s economy.
Rising temperatures due to climate change are increasing the risk of human exposure to so-called mycotoxins, naturally occurring toxins produced by fungi found in certain foods, feed, and crops, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published today. This development requires joined-up action on European and national levels, on research, policies, and practice to reduce risks.
Drug trafficking controlled by organised crime groups threatens public health, security, economies, and prosperous development worldwide. Learn more about the security challenge Europe is currently facing.
The purpose of this public consultation is to provide a basis for the forthcoming work of the Committee on Public Health (SANT) on women’s health by listening to experiences, suggestions and opinions. The anonymous online survey is open for one month and can be filled in by individual citizens as well as interested stakeholders (healthcare organisations, industry, NGOs, etc).
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is preparing for an impactful year in 2025, delivering training sessions, capacity-building initiatives, and enhancing collaboration with European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) partner countries under the EU Initiative on Health Security.
A coalition of 39 leading representatives from the European health community has publised a joint statement welcoming the publication of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation in the EU’s Official Journal.
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