EU Commission reports about the state of the European Health Union
Today, the Commission adopted a Communication on the European Health Union, which highlights the strides made in EU health policy over the…
Break the mental health stigma: Statement by EU Commissioner Kyriakides
"Our approach to mental health aims to break the stigma around mental health and make a positive difference to every citizen.…
EU Commission welcomes adoption of measures in favour of in vitro diagnostics
The EU Commission welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament today of measures, proposed by the Commission in January 2024, to improve the…
Statement by EU Commissioner Kyriakides on the World Rare Disease Day
In a strong European Health Union, nobody should be left behind, no matter where they live, no matter their disease.…
Vaccine-preventable cancers: EU Commission dossier on new measures
The Recommendation is part of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, a key pillar of the European Health Union. It is estimated that about 40% of…
EU Commission Executive VP Šefčovič and Commissioner Kyriakides on health cooperation with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway
The European Commission will now intensify discussions with the EEA EFTA States on a framework for closer cooperation on the…
EU Commissioner Kyriakides in Bulgaria to discuss food safety
On Tuesday 7 November, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, will be in Sofia to discuss cooperation on key priorities…
World Heart Day: Statement by EU Commissioner Kyriakides
Cardiovascular disease continues to severely affect health, societies and economies around the world. It is the leading cause of death…
EU Commission VP Schinas and Commissioner Kyriakides on a comprehensive approach to mental health
From the Covid-19 pandemic, to the war in Ukraine, the energy crises, climate change, the cost of living or radical…
Statement by EU Commissioner Kyriakides on World No Tobacco Day
Today, tobacco use remains the single largest avoidable health risk in the EU, and contributes to many serious health problems. It remains…
EU Commissioner Kyriakides attends the G7 Health Ministerial in Nagasaki
Brussels, 12 May 2023 Stella Kyriakides, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, will be participating in the...
EU Commission proposes to revise the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation to adapt it to the needs of citizens
Brussels, 26 April 2023 Today, the Commission is proposing to revise the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation – the...
European Immunization Week 2023: Joint statement by EU Commissioner Kyriakides, the WHO and UNICEF
Brussels, 24 April 2023 European Immunization Week 2023 and beyond: catching up and moving towards...
EU Commissioner Kyriakides on the revision of the EU pharmaceutical legislation
Brussels, 13 March 2023 Dear Deputy Prime Minister, Dear Ministers, Esteemed Guests, Colleagues, The title...
EU Commissioner Kyriakides welcomes EU Council vote on the Medical Device Regulation extension
Brussels, 7 March 2023 Today, the Council of the European Union has adopted the Commission’s...
World Cancer Day: EU Commissioner Kyriakides co-organises high-level conference
Brussels, 31 January 2023 Tomorrow, ahead of the World Cancer Day 2023 on 4 February,...
EPP virtual event: COVID-19 Therapeutics – Game changers for Europe’s recovery?
Wednesday 8 December 2021 15:00-17:00 CET EPP Group virtual event: COVID-19 Therapeutics: Game changers for Europe’s recovery?...