Launch of the EU Health Prize for Journalists 2012: Live streaming with Commissioner J. Dalli (3 May 2012, 9.15 AM)

At the occasion of the High Level EU Health Programme s Conference, Commissioner John DALLI, Member of the E uropean C ommission in charge of Health and Consumer Policy, will launch the 4th edition of the EU Health Prize for Journalists during his welcome address . Watch it live! (3 May 2012, 9.15 AM)

More pictures and video of the Award Ceremony of the EU Health Prize for Journalists 2011

The Award Ceremony of the prize's 2011 edition (31/01/2012) welcomed the finalists and proclaimed the winners. Wath the pictures and video of the event.

EU Health Journalism Prize: 2011 winners announced in Brussels yesterday

Last night, the four winners of the 3rd EU health prize for journalists were announced in Brussels. For the first time this year a special prize was awarded for articles about smoking cessation.

Video and pictures of the EU Health Prize for Journalists' welcome dinner

On 30 January 2012, finalists were welcomed at a dinner with John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy. Watch the videos and pictures.

The Award Ceremony of the EU health prize for journalists 2011 will take place in Brussels on 31 January 2012 (7 pm)

The ceremony will be hosted by Ms. P. Testori Coggi (Director-General for Health and Consumers) with participation of Ms K. Kadenbach (Member of European Parliament) and Mr M. Sprenger (Director of European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control).

EU jury members have convened in Brussels

On 1 December 2011, the EU jury members convened to appoint the Winners of the 2011 edition of the EU Health Prize for Journalists. The winners will be announced at the ceremony in Brussels on 31 January 2012.

The English translations of the finalists' articles are published online. Take a look and enjoy the read!

National finalists of the EU Health Prize for Journalists 2011

The national juries across the EU have selected the finalists. You can find their names and winning articles in the original language, the translations in English will follow later.

Mistreanu Simina, finalist Romania, EU Health Prize for Journalists 2010

Health journalism is often the cinderella of a newsroom: not as spicy as politics, not as urgent as actuality, not as perky as business. But it can also be the closest and most meaningful form of journalism if done properly, with the reader in mind. I congratulate the European Commission for encouraging this type of journalism

Andrea Glos, finalist Luxembourg, EU Health Prize for Journalists 2010

Being on stage in Brussels for the second time already, I have to say that it was again a great experience. The EU health prize for Journalists encourages us a lot on our work. We appreciate it to be appreciated on such a high level. Furthermore the ceremony gave me a good opportunity to meet colleagues from all over Europe and exchange thoughts and job related subjects. Hopefully, there might be also a third time around for me...

Gary Finnegan, finalist Ireland, EU Health Prize for Journalists 2010

These are tough times for serious journalism so this kind of incentive to look at the European dimension of health policy is very welcome. The prize connects readers with a wide range of topical issues which are not always given much attention. It can also help convince editors to consider what’s happening at EU level and how it affects their local audience, as well as supporting journalists who can write about European health.

National juries have started with the selection of the finalists

The national juries will meet until the end of September and select the finalists. The names of the finalists will be published in early October. The information on the national juries will be published after each national meeting.

498 articles written by 358 journalists from all 27 EU countries were submitted to the EU Health Prize for Journalists 2011

EU Health Prize for Journalists: submission deadline ended on 31/07

The submission deadline is over. The national juries of the 27 EU countries will convene in August and September and will nominate the national finalists. Good luck to all participants! Please check our website regularly for updates!

EU Health Prize for Journalists: deadline extended until 31 July 2011

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Ieva Alberta, finalist Latvia, EU Health Prize for Journalists 2010

"The EU Health Prize for Journalists rocks!"

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Fight against tobacco: European Commission launches a pan-European campaign

"Ex-smokers are unstoppable" is the slogan of the EU-wide campaign launched today by European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, John Dalli.

EU fights fake medicines

Video on the risks of fake medicines and on the wide range of actions taken by the EU to ensure the highest possible level of citizens' health.

Q&A: The Fight Against Tobacco in the EU

John Dalli, EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy

"With this prize, the Commission stresses the important role of the media in raising awareness on health issues."

Press release on the launch of the EU Health Prize for Journalists 2011

Flyer of the EU Health Prize for Journalists 2011 available in all EU languages

EU Health Prize for Journalists 2011 has been launched

The EU Health Prize for Journalists 2011 has been launched and will be open for submission of articles until 24/07/2011. This year there will be a special prize on "smoking cessation" next to the prizes for the top three articles on the other topics.