09-February-2010 Health workforce Call for proposals to develop and coordinate a network of nursing educators and regulators - New documents available Mental health EU-Compass for Action on Mental Health and Well being - Reports and studies updated     08-February-2010 Scientific committees Minutes of the 3rd meeting of the Inter-Committee Coordination Group, Brussels, 12 October 2009 HIV/AIDS Think Tank 16-17 December 2009 - New presentation added     05-February-2010 Health workforce Call for proposals to develop and coordinate a network of nursing educators and regulators - Document of the call now available in FR and DE Scientific committees SCHER - Members of the Working Group on heavy metals in jewelleries - Declarations available Scientific committeesDialogue and collaboration Workshop on Synthetic Biology: From Science to Governance, Brussels, 18-19 March 2010     03-February-2010 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated Nutrition and physical activity Eight Plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity Brussels Patient safety Meeting of the Patient Safety & Quality Care Working Group, Brussels, 02 December 2009 - Minutes available Event Rare Disease Day - 28 February 2010 Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the Diet, Physical Activity and Health - A European Platform for Action Brussels     02-February-2010 Scientific committees SCENIHR Minutes of the 1st meeting of the Working Group on Health Effects of Artificial Light Mental health EU-Compass for Action on Mental Health and Well being - reports on implementation updated     01-February-2010 AH1N1 Canada to donate H1N1 vaccine to the WHO     29-January-2010 Sexual health Sexual Health Forum, Brussels, 13 January 2010 - Presentations available     28-January-2010 Mental health Conference "Prevention of Depression and suicide - Making it happen", Budapest, 10-11 December 2009 - Conference report available Scientific committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 5th Working Group on Tobacco Additives Meeting of 22 January 2010     27-January-2010 Sexual health HIV/AIDS Think Tank 16-17 December 2009 Presentations available Mental health EU-Compass for Action on Mental Health and Well being - Reports and studies updated Rare diseases Vth European Conference on Rare Diseases Krakow, Poland     26-January-2010 Sexual health HIV/AIDS Think Tank 16-17 December 2009 Presentations available Nutrition and physical activity 6th edition of EGEA "Social and health benefits of balanced diet : the role of Fruit and Vegetables" Brussels Nutrition and physical activity 6th edition of EGEA "Social and health benefits of balanced diet : the role of Fruit and Vegetables" Brussels     25-January-2010 Scientific committees SCHER Request for a scientific opinion on Evaluation of Migration Limits Scientific committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the 5th Plenary meeting , Brussels, 25 November 2009     22-January-2010 Scientific committees SCCS Memorandum on Alternative Test Methods in Human Health Safety Assessment of Cosmetic Ingredients in the European Union Mental health EU-Compass for Action on Mental Health and Well being - Reports and studies updated     21-January-2010 Scientific committees SCCs Opinion on Alkyl (C16, C18, C22) Trimethylammonium Chloride (P72) - Deadline for comments: 19 February 2010 Population groups New publication: Data and Information on Women's Health in the European Union AH1N1 Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - WHO weekly update 15/01/2010     20-January-2010 Scientific committees SCHER Minutes of the Working Group on Heavy Metals in Jewellery updated Scientific committees SCHER Minutes of the 1st meeting of the Working Group on CMR in toys Scientific committees SCHER Minutes of the 1st meeting of the Working Group on Risk Assessment Improvements     19-January-2010 Indicators Data on the Healthy Life Years in the European Union - New information sheet with 2007 data Scientific committees SCHER Minutes of the Working Group on fluoridation on drinking water updated     18-January-2010 Scientific committees Minutes of 4th Working Group on Reprocessed Single-use Medical Devices Meeting of 11 January 2010 Mental health Conference "Prevention of Depression and suicide - Making it happen", Budapest, 10-11 December 2009 - List of participants available     15-January-2010 Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) SCHER Opinion on Updated HERA Report on Polycarboxylates in Detergents (HERA report April 2009, version 2) Health Programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated Preparedness and response Health Security in the European Union and Internationally - Citizens' summary available in 22 languages     14-January-2010 Blood, tissues and organs Summary Table of Responses from Competent Authorities for Tissues and Cells: Questionnaire on the transposition and implementation of the European Tissues and Cells regulatory framework (Year 2008) Mental health EU-Compass for Action on Mental Health and Well being - Reports and studies updated Blood, tissues and organs Communication from the Commission COM (2009) 708 on the application of Directive 2004/23/EC on setting standards of quality and safety for the donation, procurement, testing, processing, preservation, storage and distribution of human tissues and cells     13-January-2010 Alcohol European Alcohol and Health Forum - First Monitoring Progress Report     12-January-2010 Scientific committees SCCS Opinions updated     11-January-2010 Mental health Conference "Prevention of Depression and suicide - Making it happen", Budapest, 10-11 December 2009 - Presentations available Scientific committees SCCS Requests for scientific opinions updated     08-January-2010 Communicable diseases Council Recommendation on seasonal influenza vaccination adopted on 22 December 2009 Communicable diseases Council Recommendation on seasonal influenza vaccination adopted 22 December 2009 List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated AH1N1 Pandemic H1N1 2009 - WHO weekly update Health Programme List of National Focal points updated     07-January-2010 Scientific committee on health and environmental risks SCHER Request for a scientific opinion on Possible improvements in risk assessment approaches in view of risk management needs and effective risk communication Risk assessment section Scientific committee on health and environmental risks Draft Agenda for the 5th plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER), Brussels, 13 January 2010     06-January-2010 Influenza A(H1N1) Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccine deployment update - 23 December 2009     05-January-2010 Alcohol Fifth plenary meeting of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 12 November 2009 Summary report and presentations available     23-December-2009 Alcohol Fifth plenary meeting of the European Alcohol and Health Forum Contributions available     22-December-2009 Public Health Welcome to the new website Health programme Work Plan and Calls for Proposals 2010     21-December-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) The work of influenza laboratories on pandemic (H1N1) 2009     18-December-2009 Health determinants: Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the Diet, Physical Activity and Health - A European Platform for Action, Brussels, 11 September 2009 Summary report available Health determinants: Nutrition and physical activity Sixth Plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 14 July 2009 Summary report available Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of 4th Working Group on Tobacco Additives Meeting of 16 December 2009     17-December-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Minutes of the 1st Working Group Meeting on Heavy Metals in Jewellery Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of 3rd Working Group on Reprocessed Single-use Medical Devices Meeting of 09 December 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Minutes of the 3rd and 4th Working Group Meeting on Depleted uranium     16-December-2009 Health determinants: The Help 2.0 campaign (2009-2010) The 2009 Empreintes Awards, which aims to reward the best health publicity campaigns, took place last night, Monday 14th December, at the Marigny Theater, Paris Health determinants: The Help 2.0 campaign (2009-2010) Help 2.0 2009: Executive summary available Health programme: Executive Agency National Focal Points of the Member States and participating countries List updated Health determinants: Mental Health EU Database of policies and good practices on mental health and well-being New templates added: Mental health in older people     15-December-2009 Health systems: Health workforce Report on the open consultation on the Green Paper on the European Workforce for Health Health determinants: Mental health and Well-being Thematic conference 'Prevention of Depression and Suicide – Making it happen', Budapest, 10-11 December 2009 Statements received on Demonstrating Commitment and contributing to joint Implementation Influenza A(H1N1) 15 countries report high pandemic (H1N1) 2009 activity Health system: Health workforce Call for proposals to develop and coordinate a network of nursing educators and regulators Deadline 31 March 2010     14-December-2009 Threats to health: Rare diseases Public health national initiatives or other institutions responsible for rare diseases Spain updated     11-December-2009 Health determinants: Tobacco Approved tobacco testing laboratories in European Union member states Portugal updated Health information: Cancer First preparatory meeting for the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer, Brussels, 7-8 December 2009 Summary report and presentation available     10-December-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) A note of the Health Security Committee - Early Warning Response System contact point audio-meeting, 9 December Health Programmes: new complete project database A database is now available providing all the projects co-funded by the Commission under the first and second health programme Health systems: Patient Safety Meeting of the Patient Safety & Quality Care Working Group, Brussels, 02 December 2009     09-December-2009 Health determinants: Alcohol Fifth plenary meeting of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 12 November 2009 Summary report Influenza A(H1N1) 978 cumulative number of confirmed cases in Czech Republic Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of the 2nd Working Group on Reprocessed Single-use Medical Devices Meeting of 11 November 2009     08-December-2009 Health determinants: Mental health and Well-being Conference 'Prevention of Depression and Suicide- Making it Happen', Budapest, 10-11 December 2009 Programme updated Influenza A(H1N1) Global Health Security Initiative meeting in London looks ahead in public health     07-December-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) EMEA informs about the risk of fever with Pandemrix in young children Health systems Meeting of the Patient Safety & Quality Care Working Group, Brussels, 24 September 2009 Minutes available     04-December-2009 Health determinants: Mental health and Well-being Conference 'Prevention of Depression and Suicide- Making it Happen', Budapest, 10-11 December 2009 Programme available 1 024 fatal cases in Europe and EFTA countries 1 024 fatal cases in Europe and EFTA countries Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of 3rd Working Group on Tobacco Additives Meeting of 5 November 2009 Threats to health: Health security and preparedness Technical guidance on generic preparedness planning for public health emergencies - Updated     03-December-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) 873 cumulative number of confirmed cases in Czech Republic Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Public consultation on a working mandate: Health Effects of Artificial Light Deadline for submission of comments: 4 January 2010 Influenza A(H1N1) EMEA agency publishes first weekly pandemic pharmacovigilance update Influenza A(H1N1) More than 1 million doses of H1N1 vaccine from priority groups in Spain Threats to health: Rare diseases European Union Committee of Experts on Rare Diseases Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Draft Agenda for the 5th plenary meeting of the Scientific Committees on Consumer Safety (SCCS), Brussels, 8 December 2009     02-December-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes of 5th Working Group on Hair Dyes Meeting of 10 November 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes of 5th Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients Meeting of 07 October 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes of 3rd Working Group on Methodologies Meeting of 27 October 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes of 5th Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products Meeting of 12 November 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes of 4th Working Group on Triclosan – Antimicrobial Resistance Meeting of 5 November 2009     01-December-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) Commission approves one dose for 2 H1N1 vaccines for adults Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Request for scientific opinions Other cosmetic ingredients section updated Health determinants: Cancer 1st meeting of the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer, Brussels, 7-8 December 2009 Provisional Agenda Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Request for scientific opinions Hair Dyes section updated     30-November-2009 Threats to health: Antimicrobial resistance Key Document - Staff working paper of the services of the Commission on antimicrobial resistance - November 2009 Influenza A(H1N1) Factsheet on Pandemic (H1N1)2009 by European Commission Health determinants: Tobacco Key document: Implementation report as regards Council Recommendation on smoking prevention - November 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Call to submit scientific information on addictiveness and attractiveness of tobacco additives     27-November-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) EU Commissioner for Health receiving her vaccination against influenza A(H1N1) Threats to health: Tissues and cells Meeting of Competent Authorities on Tissues and Cells, 19-20 October 2009 - Summary report Threats to health: HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Civil Society Forum (CSF) List of members updated     26-November-2009 Health determinants: Mental health Support Statements Organisations section updated Threats to health: Medical intelligence in Europe Efsa report - Development of web monitoring systems for the detection of emerging risks     25-November-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) Globally 18 countries report high pandemic (H1N1) 2009 activity Health information Neurodegenerative, neurodevelopment and non-psychiatric brain diseases What's new section updated Health determinants: European Alcohol and Health Forum List of members updated     24-November-2009 Threats to health Radioisotopes for Medical Use Threats to health: Health security Commission Staff Working Document: Health Security in the European Union and Internationally Key Document     23-November-2009 Health determinants: Mental health and Well-being EU-Compass for Action on Mental Health and Well being Section reorganised, addition of policy documents and reports     20-November-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) European Medicines Agency reaffirms efficacy and safety of H1N1 pandemic vaccines     19-November-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) Information from Member States, Candidate, EEA and EFTA countries Information from Sweden updated Threats to health Rare diseases What's new section updated     18-November-2009 Call for Proposals National Focal Point Update 18/11/2009 Health Programme 2008-2013 Calls for proposals 2010 already in 2009!     17-November-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) Outcome of the Health Security Committee meeting, 12 and 13 November 2009, Luxembourg Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities European Health Forum Gastein 2009, 30 September - 03 October 2009 Conclusions available Health programme: Executive Agency National Focal Points of the Member States and participating countries List updated     16-November-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Draft Agenda for the 5th plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR), Brussels, 25 November 2009 Health determinants: Drugs and substances New Call for Proposals regarding operating grants for organisations active in the field of Drug Prevention and Information     13-November-2009 Influenza: Event Conference on Influenza at the interface between humans and animals, Brussels, 30 October 2009 Speeches in video available Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Request for a scientific opinion on the risk from the use of diantimony trioxide in toys Risk Assessment section Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Minutes of the 3rd Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER), Brussels, 18 September 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Request for a scientific opinion on the risk from organic CMR substances in polymeric toy materials Risk Assessment section     12-November-2009 Health determinants: HELP - For a life without tobacco See the 'Help' domino at Berlin Wall Fall celebration Risk assessment: Event 3rd Nano Safety for Success Dialogue: Building Trust in Nanotechnologies, Brussels, 3-4 November 2009 Pictures and presentations available Influenza A(H1N1) WHO Virtual Press Briefing on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009     11-November-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) Information by the Ministry of Health on the situation in Ukraine Health determinants: Mental health Thematic Conference Mental health in Youth and Education, Stockholm, 29 - 30 September 2009 Summary of the key messages available     10-November-2009 Health determinants Mental health and Well-being News section updated Influenza A(H1N1) A note of Health Security Committee - Early Warning System audio-conference on 6 November 2009 Threats to health: HIV/AIDS Communication from the Commission on combating HIV/AIDS in the European Union and neighbouring countries, 2009 -2013 Now available in 22 languages     09-November-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) European Strategy for Influenza A/H1N1 Vaccine Benefit-Risk Monitoring     06-November-2009 Health determinants: Mental health Thematic Conference Mental health in Youth and Education, Stockholm, 29 - 30 September 2009 Conference report available Influenza A(H1N1) Infection of farmed animals with the pandemic virus     05-November-2009 Threats to health: Blood, Tissues, Organs Commission Directive 2009/135/EC allowing temporary derogations to certain eligibility criteria for whole blood and blood components donors laid down in Annex III to Directive 2004/33/EC in the context of a risk of shortage caused by the Influenza A(H1N1) pandemic Threats to health: Blood, Tissues, Organs Summary report of the meeting of Blood Regulatory Committee on quality and safety of blood Health determinants: Mental health Thematic Conference Mental health in Youth and Education, Stockholm, 29th - 30th September 2009 New background document Influenza A(H1N1): Press release EU assists Ukraine following flu pandemic     04-November-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Request for a scientific opinion on Heavy metals in jewelleries Influenza A(H1N1) Ukraine reports high levels of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus activity Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Request for a scientific opinion on Mercury in certain Energy-saving Light Bulbs     03-November-2009 Influenza: Event Conference on Influenza at the interface between humans and animals, Brussels, 30 October 2009 Presentations available Influenza A(H1N1) A note of the HSC - EWRS urgent audio-conference on 31 October 2009 Influenza A(H1N1) A Note on the Health Security Committee – Early Warning Response System Urgent Audio-Conference on 3 November 2009     30-October-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of 1st Working Group on Reprocessed Single-use Medical Devices Meeting of 15 October 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Call for Information on the safety of reprocessed single-use medical devices Overview of Health Strategy Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 16 October 2009 Working documents, contributions available Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Draft Agenda for the 4th plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER), Brussels, 09 November 2009     29-October-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Request for a scientific opinion on Research strategy to address the knowledge gaps on the antimicrobial resistance effects of biocides Biological Risks section Influenza at the interface between humans and animals : live web streaming (Friday 30 October 2009) The Conference will be broadcast live. Read the programme and watch the event online Overview of Health Strategy Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 14 May 2009 Minutes available     28-October-2009 Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities Commission Communication- Solidarity in Health: Reducing Health Inequalities in the EU Summary of impact assessment now available in 22 languages Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes of the 3rd Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Consumers Safety (SCCS), Brussels, 8 July 2009     27-October-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Opinion on clarification of Annex II, entry 168 of the Cosmetic Directive: Choline salts and their esters e.g. Choline chloride (INN) Adopted by the SCCS during the 4th plenary meeting of 13 October 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Members Working Group on Mercury Sphygmomanometers in Healthcare and the Feasibility of Alternatives Declarations of commitment and of Confidentiality added     26-October-2009 Threats to health: HIV/AIDS Commission announces a new strategy on "Combating HIV/AIDS in the European Union and Neighbouring Countries, 2009-2013" Influenza A(H1N1): Information and Advices Questions and answers on the review of the recommendations on the use of H1N1 vaccines Influenza: Event On 30 October 2009, the European Commission is organising in Brussels a conference on Influenza at the interface between humans and animals Reminder     23-October-2009 Health information Analysing and reporting on health What's new section updated Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities Communication from the Commission on Solidarity in health: Reducing health inequalities in the EU Document available now in 22 languages     22-October-2009 Health systems: Patient safety Meeting of the Patient Safety & Quality Care Working Group, Brussels, 24 September 2009 Contributions Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of 2nd Working Group on AMR – zoonotic infections Meeting of 29 September 2009     21-October-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of 6th Working Group on Sphygmomanometers, Meeting of 21 September 2009     20-October-2009 Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities Solidarity in health. Commission announces plans to tackle health inequalities Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Members Working Groups (Declarations) Working group on Mercury Sphygmomanometers in Healthcare and the Feasibility of Alternatives added Risk assessment: Event 3rd Nano Safety for Success Dialogue: Building Trust in Nanotechnologies, Brussels, 3 november 2009 Programme updated     19-October-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Opinion on Mercury Sphygmomanometers in Healthcare and the Feasibility of Alternatives - Adopted by the SCENIHR during the 4th plenary meeting of 23 September 2009 Section Medical Devices Risk assessment: Popularizing risk assessment results Effects of Biocides Available in en, de, es, fr Health determinants: Mental health Thematic Conference Mental health in Youth and Education, Stockholm, 29-30 September 2009 Photos of the event available     16-October-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Minutes of 4th Working Group on INIA/Green Planet model, Meeting of 8 October 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Minutes of 2nd Working Group on depleted uranium, Meeting of 25 September 2009 Health determinants: Tobacco Proposal for a Council Recommendation on smoke-free environments of 30 June 2009 Now available in 20 languages Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Minutes of 3rd Working Group on fluoridation on drinking water, Meeting of 10 September 2009     15-October-2009 Health determinants: Mental health Thematic Conference Mental health in Youth and Education, Stockholm, 29-30September 2009 New presentations available International Open Consultation from DG Development: Issues Paper - The EU role in Global Health     14-October-2009 Threats to health: Rare diseases What's new section updated Health determinants: Health and environment Take part in shaping the European Road Safety Action Programme 2011-2020 by responding to our public consultation     13-October-2009 Health information: Publication Healthy life years in the European Union: facts and figures 2005 Final version available Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Draft Agenda for the 4th plenary meeting of the Scientific Committees on Consumer Safety (SCCS), Brussels, 13 October 2009     12-October-2009 Influenza A(H1N1): Latest News/documents Council conclusions on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - a strategic approach Influenza A(H1N1) New video: Influenza A (H1N1) video to illustrate discussions at the extraordinary health council to be held in Luxembourg Influenza: Event On 30 October 2009, the European Commission is organising in Brussels a conference on Influenza at the interface between humans and animals     09-October-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Request for a scientific opinion on Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (CAS 60372-77-2) (P95), submission III and on Citric acid and silver citrate, submission II Preservatives section Risk assessment: Event Report of the conference "Global Risk Assessment Dialogue" (Brussels, 13-14 Noveber 2008) now available Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Request for a scientific opinion on a new UV- filter ETH50, submission III UV Filters section Risk assessment: Event 3rd Nano Safety for Success Dialogue: Building Trust in Nanotechnologies, Brussels, 03-04 November 2009 Programme updated     08-October-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes of 4th Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients, Meeting of 02 September 2009 Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities European Health Forum Gastein, 30 September - 03 October 2009 Presentations now available Threats to health: Influenza Conference on Influenza at the interface between humans and animals , Brussels, 30 october 2009 Programme updated Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes of 3rd Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products, Meeting of 18 September 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes of 3rd Working Group on Hair Dyes, Meeting of 22 September 2009     07-October-2009 Threats to health: Rare diseases Events Page updated Health information: Musculoskeletal conditions Event: Launch of the Informal Interest Group on Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases followed by the official launch of the Working Wonders exhibition - European Parliament, Brussels, 13 October 2009 Health determinants: Mental health Thematic Conference Mental health in Youth and Education, Stockholm, 29th - 30th September 2009 Documents and presentations available     06-October-2009 Health programme Adoption of the awarding decisions for the Second Health Programme (2008-2013) Health determinants: Nutrition EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health Platform member organisations list updated     05-October-2009 Threats to health: Blood Meeting of the blood Regulatory Committee, 28 September 2009 - Summary report Threats to health: Rare diseases Events Page updated     02-October-2009 Health information: Cancer Launch of the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer, Brussels, 29 September 2009 Pictures of the event available Influenza A(H1N1) Personal message from Commissioner Vassiliou updated Health determinants: Tobacco 9th meeting of the Regulatory Committee established under Article 10 of the Tobacco Products Directive 2001/37/EC Summary record updated     01-October-2009 Health programme Commission Decision on the awarding of grants for proposals for 2009 under the second Health Programme (2008-2013) Health information: 2004 funded projects ENHIS2 - Establishment Of Environmental Health Information System Supporting Policy Making Final report     30-September-2009 Health determinants: Health and Environment Call for tender: L-Luxembourg: tender SANCO/2009/C4/04 for a contract of a 2-year-long pilot project in the field of air quality in schools and childcare settings Health determinants: Alcohol Draft agenda of the 5th meeting of the Science Group of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 19 October 2009     29-September-2009 Health information: Cancer Launch of the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer Health determinants: Mental health EU Thematic Conference "Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being of Children and Young People- Making it happen" 29th- 30th September, Stockholm Good practice database available Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of the 3rd Plenary meeting, Brussels, 6 July 2009     25-September-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents EMEA gives positive opinions for authorisation of two pandemic influenza vaccines Health systems: Events Meeting of the Patient Safety & Quality Care Working Group , Brussels, 28 April 2009 Minutes and Presentations available     24-September-2009 Health determinants: Tobacco 9th meeting of the Regulatory Committee established under Article 10 of the Tobacco Products Directive 2001/37/EC Summary record Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents WHO update on pandemic vaccines Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents Citizens' summary - Combating H1N1 flu pandemic in the EU - Commission communication Now available in 22 languages     23-September-2009 Health determinants: Mental health EU Thematic Conference "Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being of Children and Young People- Making it happen" 29th- 30th September, Stockholm Conference programme available Overview of health strategy Join us for the Open Days 2009! High-Level Session at Open Days 2009: Towards sustainable healthcare in the EU - 6/10/2009     22-September-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Minutes of the 2nd Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER), Brussels, 20 May 2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean - Special Session of the Regional Committee on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009     21-September-2009 Health information: Cancer European Partnership for Action Against Cancer, Brussels, 29 September 2009 Programme updated Health determinants: Alcohol The first progress report for the EU Alcohol Strategy was presented at the Expert Conference on Alcohol and Health in Stockholm, organised by the Swedish EU Presidency, 21-22 September 2009. Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents Combating H1N1 flu pandemic in the EU - Commission communication Citizen summary available     18-September-2009 WHO: Press release Director of European Disease Control Agency nominated as next Regional Director of WHO Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents Adoption of a Communication from the Commission on Pandemic (H1N1)2009 Communication now available in 22 languages Health determinants: Diet, Physical Activity and Health - A European Platform for Action Summary report of the plenary meeting of 09 July 2009     17-September-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of 2nd Working Group on Tobacco Additives, Meeting of 11 September 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Request for a scientific opinion on Addictiveness and Attractiveness of Tobacco Additives Revised version of 14 September 2009     16-September-2009 Influenza A(H1N1): Latest News/documents Adoption of a Communication from the Commission on Pandemic (H1N1)2009 Communication and Staff working documents available Risk assessment: Event Targeted Scientific Hearing on Use of the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) Approach for the Safety Assessment of Chemical Substances, Brussels, 24 September 2009     15-September-2009 Risk assessment: Event Third Annual Nanotechnology "Safety for Success" Dialogue Workshop ,Brussels, 3-4 November 2009 Deadline for registration: 9 October Health information: Cancer European Partnership for Action Against Cancer, Brussels, 29 September 2009 Programme updated Influenza A (H1N1): Press release Commission adopts EU strategy on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Risk assessment: Event Risk Assessment Day, Brussels, 20 November 2009 Deadline for registration: 30 October 2009     14-September-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents New French website about the daily life with a Flu pandemic by Ministry of Health Influenza A(H1N1) - Videos Video interview with the Commissioner Vassiliou by Euronews Risk assessment: Nanotechnologies Scientific Hearing on Risk Assessment of Nanotechnologies, Brussels, 10 September 2009 Presentations available     11-September-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Media coverage and press releases Pandemic (H1N1) 2009: Commission hosts Global Health Security conference for G7 countries and Mexico Influenza A(H1N1) - Videos GHSI SPECIAL MINISTERIAL MEETING ON PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 - Extracts from the press conference by Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Health Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents Communiqué - Global Health Security Initiative Special Ministerial Meeting on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009, Brussels, 11 September 2009     10-September-2009 Scientific Hearing on Risk Assessment of Nanotechnologies (10 September 2009) The Conference will be broadcast live. Read the programme and watch the event online Reminder Risk assessment: Popularizing risk assessment results Electromagnetic Fields (Updated version 2009) Available in en, de, es, fr Health information: Analysing and reporting on health Health reporting systems at national level What's new section updated     09-September-2009 health-EU Portal Health-EU newletter launches its first information survey Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey, aiming to improve any aspect of your newsletter. The questionnaire is available in 22 EU languages Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Draft Agenda for the 4th plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR), Brussels, 23 September 2009     08-September-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Questions and answers Frequently asked questions from France Health determinants: Mental health Thematic Conference Mental health in Youth and Education, Stockholm, 29 - 30 September 2009 Draft agenda updated     07-September-2009 Health information Analysing and reporting on health What's new section updated Scientific Hearing on Risk Assessment of Nanotechnologies (10 September 2009) The Conference will be broadcast live. Read the programme and watch the event online     04-September-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents Regular coordination meetings with Member States - Document updated Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Draft Agenda for the 3rd plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER), Brussels, 18 September 2009     03-September-2009 Health information: 2005 funded projects EuroCoDe - European Collaboration on Dementia Final report available Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents Norway reports first death from A/H1N1 flu     02-September-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents New phone application locates outbreaks of H1N1 on HealthMap website Health determinants: Mental health Support Statements New statements added     01-September-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents WHO warns of second wave of A/H1N1 Health programme: Executive agency EU Health programme - EAHC assessment report of 2008 Call for proposals     31-August-2009 Health information Health statistics – Atlas on mortality in the European Union 2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam develops     28-August-2009 Scientific Hearing on Risk Assessment of Nanotechnologies Draft Programme of the Scientific Hearing Updated     27-August-2009 Committee on National Alcohol Policy and Action 24-25 June 2009 - Fifth meeting - Luxembourg Summary report & Presentations     26-August-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Media coverage and press releases Press release: EU Health Security Committee agrees statement on target and priority groups for vaccination 25/08/09 Influenza A(H1N1) - Information and Advice Protective measures Poster - 7 August 2009     25-August-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents: HSC/EWRS statement on priority groups for vaccination Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents France launches a new communication     21-August-2009 Health information: 2003 funded projects EUPHORIC - EU Public Health Outcome Research and Indicators Collection Final report Threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A(H1N1): Ireland starts Pandemic H1N1 2009 public information campaign     20-August-2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A(H1N1): Epidemiological information updated     18-August-2009 Threats to health: Health security and preparedness Exercise Aeolus - A deliberate contamination exercise for the European Union - Final report     17-August-2009 Overview of health strategy: EU health forum Call for expression of interest in the renewal of membership in the EU Health Forum Deadline for submission: 17 October 2009     14-August-2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A(H1N1) Latest News/documents section updated     13-August-2009 Threats to health: Influenza Influenza A (H1N1) 2009: EU Health Security Committee agrees statements on school closures and travel advice Press release     12-August-2009 Threats to health: Seasonal influenza COM(2009) 353 - Proposal for a Council recommendation on seasonal influenza vaccination Now available in 22 languages Health determinants: Mental health Thematic Conference Mental health in Youth and Education organised by European Commission and Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs under the auspices of the Swedish Presidency, Stockholm, 29-30 September 2009     11-August-2009 Risk assessment: Event 3rd Annual Nanotechnology Safety for Success Dialogue Workshop, 3-4 November 2009     10-August-2009 Health determinants: Tobacco control Approved tobacco testing laboratories in European Union member states Germany section updated     07-August-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents Health Security Committee discusses vaccination issues and broader public health     05-August-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents Eighth death in Spain for complications from influenza A/H1N1 5/08/09 Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents First victim in the Netherlands 4/08/09     04-August-2009 European Partnership for Action Against Cancer Provisional programme Updated 04-08-2009     03-August-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) WHO recommendations for treatment of H1N1 pandemic virus in pregnant women 3/08/09 Influenza A(H1N1) First death in France 31/07/09 Nanotechnologies Third Annual Nanotechnology "Safety for Success" Dialogue, 3-4 November 2009 Nutrition Events Updated     31-July-2009 Influenza A(H1N1) - Latest News/documents First death in Belgium 31/07/09     30-July-2009 A(H1N1)-influenza Questions and answers about the influenza A(H1N1) Updated 25 June 2009     29-July-2009 European Parliament ENVI Activity Report 2004-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes + Agenda Working Groups New section: WG on Sensitisation & Fragrances     28-July-2009 Health information: 2004 funded projects Hospital (Activity) Data Project 2 Outcomes available Health information: Cancer Launch event of the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer, Brussels, 29 September 2009 Register now!     27-July-2009 Health information: Alzheimer Communication from the Commission COM(2009) 380/4 on a European initiative on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias Now available in 22 languages Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Opinion on: 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-nitroanisole Adopted by the SCENIHR during the 3rd plenary meeting of 08 July 2009     24-July-2009 Threats to health: Rare diseases Events Page updated Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities Results of the Consultation: EU action to reduce health inequalities     23-July-2009 Health determinants: European Alcohol and Health Forum Task Force Marketing Communication Mapping Exercise Health information: Diseases and conditions sheets Alzheimer disease and other dementias What's new section updated     22-July-2009 Executive Agency for Health and Consumers New calls for tender 2009 Health information: Alzheimer Commission steps up action on Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions Press release     21-July-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Scientific Hearing on Risk Assessment of Nanotechnologies Submissions now available     20-July-2009 Threats to health Rare diseases What's new section updated Threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A(H1N1) 'Latest news' and 'Information and advice' sections updated     17-July-2009 Health information: Cancer Launch event of the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer, Brussels, 8 September 2009 Health determinants: High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity Summary report of the 5th plenary meeting of 2 April 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes of 1st Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products Meeting of 27 May 2009 Health determinants: Diet, Physical Activity and Health - EU Platform for Action Summary report of the plenary meeting of 3 April 2009     16-July-2009 Threats to health: Rare diseases Events Updated Health systems: Health Workforce Responses to the Consultation regarding EU Workforce for Health     15-July-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Members Working Groups (Declarations) Health determinants: Event European Commission Conference "Bridging the Research Gap in the Field of Illicit Drugs Research in the EU", Brussels, 24-25 September 2009 Deadline for registration: 18 September 2009 Health determinants: European Alcohol and Health Forum 6th meeting of the Task Force Marketing Communication, Brussels, 09 June 2009 Contributions     14-July-2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases The Commission adopted a proposal for a Council recommendation on seasonal influenza vaccination Now available in en, de, fr Threats to health: Communicable diseases European policy makers focus on tuberculosis, Luxembourg – 30 June-1 July 2009     13-July-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes + Agenda Working Groups Page updated     10-July-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of 1st Working Group on AMR – zoonotic infections Meeting of 07 July 2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A(H1N1) Latest News section updated     09-July-2009 Health information: 2004 funded projects ECHIM - Working Party 7 Secretariat and the key action 'Health Indicators and Monitoring' Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of 1st Working Group on Tobacco Additives Meeting of 29 June 2009 Webstreaming of the youth health conference 2009 (9-10 July 2009) Watch live the conference which will explore. The webstreaming will be in English, French and German.     08-July-2009 Health determinants: HELP - For a life without tobacco Draft list of 2009 national events (CO measurement + tips collection) updated Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of the 2nd Plenary meeting, Brussels, 28 May 2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases Commission calls for scaling up of seasonal flu vaccination in Europe Press release     07-July-2009 Health determinants: European Alcohol and Health Forum 2nd Open Forum on Alcohol and Health, Brussels, 30 April 2009 Results of the participant satisfaction survey available Health determinants: Lifestyle Mental health and Well-being News section updated Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Draft Agenda for the 3rd plenary meeting of the Scientific Committees on Consumer Safety (SCCS), Brussels, 8 July 2009     06-July-2009 Health information: Diseases and conditions information sheets Neurodegenerative, neurodevelopment and non-psychiatric brain diseases What's new section updated Health information: Diseases and conditions information sheets Alzheimer disease and other dementias Events and What's new sections updated     03-July-2009 Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities Meeting of the Expert Group on Social Determinants and Health Inequalities, Brussels, 29 June 2009 Contributions available Health determinants: European Alcohol and Health Forum 6th meeting of the Task Force Marketing Communication, Brussels, 09 June 2009 Summary report Health programme: Executive Agency Vacancy: Finance officer as a temporary agent     02-July-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of Working Groups Updated Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Minutes of Working Groups Updated Health determinants: Mental health Destigmatisation and Improving the Quality of Care in Psychiatry, Prague, 28 - 29 May 2009 Contributions available     01-July-2009 Health information: 2005 funded projects EGOHID II - European Global Oral Health Indicators Development Phase II Final report Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of 2nd Working Group on Sphygmomanometers Meeting of 29 May 2009     30-June-2009 Health determinants: Tobacco control Commission calls for Smoke Free Europe by 2012 Press release Health determinants: Tobacco control The Commission adopted a proposal for a Council Recommendation on smoke-free environments     29-June-2009 Risk assessment: Popularizing risk assessment results Non-human primates Available in en, de, es, fr Health determinants: Mental health New support statements available     26-June-2009 Threats to health: Rare diseases Publications Updated Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Draft Agenda for the 3rd plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR), Brussels, 6 July 2009     25-June-2009 Threats to health: Rare diseases Events Updated Threats to health: Tissues and Cells Meeting of Competent Authorities on Tissues and Cells, 27-28 May 2009 - Summary report Risk assessment: Scientific Committees Final report on the Scientific Committees 2004-2009     24-June-2009 Scientific Hearing on Risk Assessment of Nanotechnologies Registration is now open! Health information: Cancer Fighting Cancer: A European partnership is born Press release and Memos Health information: Cancer COM(2009)291/4 - Communication on Action Against Cancer: European Partnership     23-June-2009 Opinions Hair Dyes - Scientific Committee on Consumer Products opinion on: : 4-Amino-3-nitrophenol COLIPA n° B51 Adopted by the SCCP during the 18th plenary meeting on 16 December 2008 Updated     19-June-2009 Threats to health: HIV/AIDS Call for the expression of interest to become a member of the EU HIV/AIDS Civil Society Forum Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Scientific Hearing on Nanotechnology - Public Consultation Deadline for submission of comments extended until 30 June 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Request for a scientific opinion on Titanium Dioxide UV Filters section     18-June-2009 Health determinants: Mental health and Well-being Statements of support for the Pact are now available Overview of health strategy: Health Policy Forum New document: The EU Health Policy Forum Strategic Priorities Including Specific Priorities for 2009-2010 Health determinants: Mental health and well-being New regional document available: Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland: Policy and Action Plan 2009-2011     17-June-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Minutes of the 1st Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER), Brussels, 27 March 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Request for a scientific opinion on the environmental and health risks posed by depleted uranium Risk Assessment section     16-June-2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A(H1N1) Updated Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety New requests for scientific opinions under the UV Filters section Health determinants: Nutrition and physical activity Salt reduction campaign National salt initiatives published     15-June-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Request for a scientific opinion on Hair dye 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-nitroanisole (CAS 66095-81-6; EC 266-138-0; ) Submission III (B52) Hair Dyes section Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Members (CVs and Declarations)     12-June-2009 Health determinants: HELP - For a life without tobacco campaign The new Help 2.0 campaign invites young people to share their tips See the videos Threats to health: Organs Summary report of the Experts Meeting on Organ Donation and Transplantation Action Plan, Brussels, 11-12 March 2009     11-June-2009 Health information: Speeches Androulla Vassiliou at the Working Seminar on the promotion of the health and wellbeing of children and young people Health systems: Patient safety Council Recommendation on patient safety, including the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections Available in 22 languages Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Members (CVs and Declarations)     10-June-2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A(H1N1) page updated Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Members (CVs and Declarations) Updated     09-June-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of 2nd Working Group on Electromagnetic Fields Meeting of 29 May 2009 Threats to health: Rare diseases The Council has adopted a Council Recommendation on an action in the field of rare diseases     08-June-2009 Risk assessment: Popularizing risk assessment results Phthalates in school supplies Available in en, de, es, fr Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of the 1st Plenary meeting, Brussels, 27 March 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Request for a scientific opinion on Addictiveness and Attractiveness of Tobacco Additives Public health section     05-June-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of 2nd Working Group on Sphygmomanometers Meeting of 29 May 2009 Health information: 2005 funded projects EURONEOSTAT - European Information System to Monitor Short and Long-Term Morbidity to Improve Quality of Care and Patient-Safety for Very-Low-Birth-Weight Infants 2nd interim report Health determinants: Mental health Round Table "Reducing the Psychosocial Impact of the Financial and Economic Crisis", Brussels, 27 April 2009 Contributions updated     04-June-2009 Health determinants: 2004 funded projects RECREATION PREV - Recreational culture as a tool to Prevent risk behaviours Final reports Threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A (H1N1) Media section updated Health programme: Executive Agency National Focal Points of the Member States and participating countries List updated     03-June-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes of 1st Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients Meeting of 21 April 2009 Newsletter: Health & Consumer Voice Newsletter on Food Safety, Health and Consumer Policy from Health and Consumers DG Edition: June 2009 Health information: Developing European Union health indicators European Community Health Indicators (ECHI) Indicator Age dependency ratio (number 2) updated     02-June-2009 Health determinants: HELP - For a life without tobacco campaign 2009 television and online media plans Health determinants: HELP - For a life without tobacco campaign HELP newsletter Edition: May 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Minutes of the 2nd Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Consumers Safety (SCCS), Brussels, 28 April 2009     29-May-2009 Health information: Diseases and conditions information sheets Autistic Spectrum Disorders Section "The European Autism Information System (EAIS) " updated Risk assessment: Popularizing risk assessment results Energy-Saving Lamps & Health Available in en, de, es, fr Health information: Diseases and conditions information sheets Cancer Page updated     28-May-2009 Executive Agency for Health and Consumers Call for tenders 2009 Health determinants: Tobacco World No Tobacco Day: Commission launches new anti-smoking TV campaign, HELP 2.0     27-May-2009 Risk assessment: Key document Rules of procedure of the Scientific Committees Risk assessment Public consultation 1 on the Risk Assessment Advanced Training Programme (RAAP) Guidelines Deadline for the submission of comments: 24 June 2009 Health determinants: Mental health and Well-being Meeting: 'Destigmatisation and Improving the Quality of Care in Psychiatry' in Prague, 28-29 May 2009 - Agenda     26-May-2009 Health systems: Health Technology Assessment 2nd Meeting of the national HTA appointed bodies, Brussels, 15 April 2009 Minutes and presentation available Overview of health strategy: Health Policy Forum Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 14 May 2009 Contributions available     25-May-2009 Health determinants: 2003 funded projects OSIAP – Ordonnances Suspectes Indicateur d'Abus et de Pharmacodépendance Final report and annexes Overview of health strategy: Health Policy Forum Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 21 January 2009 Minutes     20-May-2009 Health determinants: Alcohol 2nd Open Forum on Alcohol and Health, Brussels, 30 April 2009 Summary report, presentations Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Draft Agenda for the 2nd plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR), Brussels, 28 May 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Call for the submission of data or other information on potential health risks posed by food-imitating and child-appealing chemical consumer products Deadline for submission of information: 3 July 2009     19-May-2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases European award on NGO combat against tuberculosis The deadline for the nomination procedure will be the 5th of June Health determinants: HELP - For a life without tobacco campaign The Help 2.0 campaign (2009-2010) Health determinants: European Alcohol and Health Forum Fourth plenary meeting, Brussels, 11 March 2009 Summary report, presentations Health determinants: European Alcohol and Health Forum 5th meeting of the Task Force Marketing Communication, Brussels, 10 March 2009 Summary report, presentations     18-May-2009 threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A(H1N1) Latest news and Epidemiological information sections updated Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Request for a common short report on Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) focussed on zoonotic infections based on the information currently available Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Draft Agenda for the 2nd plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) (Brussels, 20 May 2009)Draft Agenda for the 2nd plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER), Brussels, 20 May 2009     15-May-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks 2nd public call for the submission of new information or data on the hazard profile, health effects, and human exposure to fluoride and information and data on the health risks that may be associated with the use of most common drinking water fluoridation agents like silicofluorides (e.g. (hydro)fluorosilicic acid, sodium silicofluoride) Deadline for submission of information: 26 June 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of the 1st Working Group Meeting on Electromagnetic Fields (Research Priorities), Brussels, 20 April 2009 (25KB) Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of the 1st Working Group Meeting on Sphygmomanometers, Brussels, 8 April 2009     14-May-2009 Threats to health: Climate change Commission Staff Working Document accompanying document to the White Paper "Adapting to climate change" Now available in 21 languages Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Minutes of first Working Group meeting on fluoridation on drinking water, Brussels, 12 May 2009 Health determinants: Diet, Physical Activity and Health - EU Platform for Action The Platform has released its 2009 Annual report     13-May-2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza A/(H5N1) by date of onset and country from January 2006 up to date Data as of 06 May 2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza A/(H5N1) since 2003 Data as of 06 May 2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza since 1997 sorted by subtype Data as of 06 May 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Minutes of the 1st Working Group Meeting of 24 April 2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Distribution H5N1 cases by age group up to date Data as of 06 May 2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza since 1997 sorted by subtypes Data as of 06 May 2009 (flash map)     12-May-2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A(H1N1) Epidemiological information section updated Threats to health: Communicable diseases Joint EC, ECDC, WHO EURO meeting on tuberculosis, Luxembourg – 30 June-1 July 2009 Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities Key documents united Kingdom section added     08-May-2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A(H1N1) Epidemiological information updated Health determinants: Mental health Round Table Reducing the Psychosocial Impact of the Financial and Economic Crisis, Brussels, 27 April 2009 Contributions Health determinants: Mental health Meeting 'Mental Health and Gender' in Brussels, 13 May 2009 Agenda     07-May-2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A(H1N1) Page updated     06-May-2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A(H1N1) Page updated     04-May-2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases Influenza A(H1N1) page updated Health determinants: Alcohol European Alcohol and Health Forum Overview and summary report of the commitments updated     30-April-2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases Novel flu virus page updated Health determinants: Alcohol 2nd Open Forum on Alcohol and Health, Brussels, 30 April 2009 Programme updated Health determinants: Diet, Physical Activity and Health - A European Platform for Action Summary report of the plenary meeting of the Diet, Physical Activity and Health - A European Platform for Action, Brussels, 19 november 2008 Health determinants: High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity Summary report of the Fourth meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 28 October 2008     29-April-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Request for a scientific opinions on Specific Environmental Issues Threats to health: Communicable diseases Novel flu virus page updated     28-April-2009 Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Call for information on Mercury Sphygmomanometers in Healthcare and the Feasibility of Alternatives Deadline for submission of information: Wednesday, 24 June 2009 Threats to health: Communicable diseases Novel flu virus page updated Threats to health: Novel flu virus Information from Member States, Candidate and EEA countries     25-April-2009 Threats to health: Novel flu virus Following human cases of the novel flu virus notified to WHO by the United States and Mexico, DG SANCO is leading the EU coordination     24-April-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Draft Agenda for the 2nd plenary meeting of the Scientific Committees on Consumer Safety (SCCS), Brussels, 28 April 2009 Threats to health: Rare diseases Events page updated Threats to health: Rare diseases Public health national initiatives or other institutions responsible for rare diseases Update: Italy and Portugal     23-April-2009 Health determinants: Alcohol European Alcohol and Health Forum List of members updated     22-April-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Request for a scientific opinion on Mercury Sphygmomanometers in Healthcare and the Feasibility of Alternatives Health determinants: Diet, Physical Activity and Health - EU Platform for Action To mark the fourth anniversary of the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity & Health, Robert Madelin speaks about the maturation of this multi-stakeholder platform and the power of co-operative voluntarism, accelerating outputs to address nutrition and health issues in Europe     21-April-2009 Health programme: Executive Agency National Focal Points of the Member States and participating countries List updated Overview of health strategy: Health Policy Forum new report: The Health Forum’s Role: A Renewed Mandate     20-April-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Scientific Hearing on Nanotechnology - Launch of Public Consultation Deadline for submission of comments: 19 June 2009 Threats to health: HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Think Tank, Brussels, 25-26 March 2009 Presentations available Health determinants: Mental health Commission hosts a Round table 'Reducing the psychosocial impact of the financial and economic crisis' in Brussels, 27 April 2009 Read the Agenda     17-April-2009 Database of Experts The European Commission invites scientists to join its Database of Experts serving the Risk Assessment Advisory Structure Scientific Committee on Consumer Products slide : Questions Other Substances - Request for a scientific opinion: Scientific clarification on Annex II, Entry 168, Choline salts and their esters e.g. choline chloride (INN) Updated Committee on National Alcohol Policy and Action Fourth meeting (Luxembourg) 17-18 February 2009     15-April-2009 Health information: 2003 funded projects EUPHORIC - EU Public Health Outcome Research and Indicators Collection 2nd interim report     14-April-2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza since 1997 sorted by subtypes Data as of 30 March 2009 (flash map) Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza since 1997 sorted by subtype Data as of 30 March 2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza A/(H5N1) by date of onset and country from January 2006 up to date Data as of 30 March 2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Distribution H5N1 cases by age group up to date Data as of 30 March 2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza A/(H5N1) since 2003 Data as of 30 March 2009     08-April-2009 Scientific Committees - Questions: Fragrances Request for an updated scientific opinion: on the labelling of 26 fragrance substances Corrigendum - typing error in the fourth paragraph. The sentence "Nevertheless, … the limits of 0.1 and 0.01% …." has been changed to "Nevertheless, as an administrative practice the limits of 0.01 and 0.001% respectively for rinse-off and leave-on were set."     07-April-2009 Alcohol - Open Forum Online registration Started ! Scientific Committee on Consumers Products (SCCP) Minutes of the 19th Plenary meeting     06-April-2009 Human, Animal and Plant Health Impacts of Climate Change Commission Staff Working Document accompanying document to the White Paper "Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action Human, Animal and Plant Health Impacts of Climate Change     03-April-2009 Newsletter: Health & Consumer Voice Newsletter on Food Safety, Health and Consumer Policy from Health and Consumers DG Edition: April 2009 Health determinants: Alcohol Study on the affordability of alcoholic beverages in the European Union now available Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities Consultation: EU action to reduce health inequalities Deadline extended to 15 April Health information: Developing European Union health indicators European Community Health Indicators (ECHI) Indicator Comunicable diseases updated (Nb 15)     02-April-2009 Health determinants: Sexual Health Sexual Health Forum; Brussels, 13 March 2009 Presentations available Threats to health: Climate change On 1 April 2009 the Commission has adopted the White Paper: 'Adaptation to Climate Change: Towards a European Framework for Action'. DG Health and Consumers has drafted an accompanying document having the purpose to outline the main issues relating to human, animal and plant health in relation to climate change. Health determinants: HELP - For a life without tobacco campaign Conference 'Communicating health, the tobacco example', Brussels, 9-11 October 2008 Conference Recommendations available in 21 languages     01-April-2009 Health systems: Health Workforce Public consultation on the Green Paper on the European Workforce for Health – Deadline extended until April 10! Be healthy - be yourself: the Youth Health Initiative The Commission - DG SANCO invites young people between 15-25 to take part in a competition with health-related videos, posters and pictures     31-March-2009 Risk assessment Newsletter of the European Commission Scientific Committees Edition: March 2009 Health information: Developing European Union health indicators European Community Health Indicators (ECHI) Indicator Physicians employed updated (Nb 35)     30-March-2009 Health determinants: Nutrition and Physical Activity Draft agenda of the plenary meeting of the diet, physical activity and health platform, Brussels, 3 April 2009 Health determinants: Nutrition and Physical Activity Draft agenda of the fifth plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 2 April 2009     27-March-2009 Health information: Diseases and conditions information sheets Alzheimer disease and other dementias Page updated Health Systems Health Technology Assessment Minutes, presentations of the meeting of the 20 february 2009     26-March-2009 Health determinants: Alcohol Announcement: 2nd Open Forum on Alcohol and Health, 30 April 2009 International: World Health Organisation (WHO) Minutes of the 7th Senior Official Meeting of the European Commission (EC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), 23-24 October, Brussels     25-March-2009 Health programme: Executive Agency National Focal Points of the Member States and participating countries List updated Health information: Developing European Union health indicators New publication: Healthy life years in the European Union: facts and figures 2005     24-March-2009 Health programme Information day 2009 Presentations now available Health determinants: Environment Electromagnetic fields Page updated     23-March-2009 Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities Consultation: EU action to reduce health inequalities Consultation paper - LT version added Health determinants Mental Health News section updated     20-March-2009 Overview of health strategy The Health Policy Forum Page updated Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Products Request for a scientific opinion on Zinc pyrithione (P81; CAS 13463-41-7, EU 236-671-3) and on Triclosan (P32; CAS 3380-34-5) Preservatives section Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Products Request for an updated scientific opinion on the labelling of 26 fragrance substances Fragrances section Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Products Request for a scientific opinion on Melatonin (CAS 73-31-4) and Request for a scientific clarification on Annex II, Entry 168, Choline salts and their esters e.g. choline chloride (INN) Other substances section     19-March-2009 Risk assessment Draft Agenda for the 1st plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER), Brussels, 27 March 2009 Health determinants: Tobacco New Flash Eurobarometer on tobacco: EU citizens support smoke free policies Midday Express Health-EU portal now available in Romanian Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou will launch the Romanian version of the Health-EU portal in Bucharest on 20 March     18-March-2009 Health-EU portal now available in Bulgarian Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou will launch the Bulgarian version of the Health-EU portal in Sofia on 19 March Health determinants Drugs and substances What's new section updated Risk assessment Draft Agenda for the Joint Plenary Meeting of the Scientific Committees on Consumer Safety (SCCS), on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) and on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR), Brussels, 26 March 2009 Risk assessment Draft Agenda for the 1st plenary meeting of the Scientific Committees on Consumer Safety (SCCS), Brussels, 27 March 2009     17-March-2009 Threats to health: Rare diseases Public health national initiatives or other institutions responsible for rare diseases Page updated Risk assessment: Calls for information Public Consultation on 'working mandate' and call for the submission of new (after 2005) information or data on the hazard profile, health effects, and human exposure to fluoride     16-March-2009 Overview of health strategy Health Policy Forum Page updated Health determinants: HELP - For a life without tobacco campaign Help 2.0 Empowering young people, draft list of 2009 national events (CO measurement + tips collection)     13-March-2009 Call for tenders Contract notice 2009/S 47-067535     12-March-2009 Health systems: Cross-border healthcare Documents of the High Level Group's working groups Page updated Health systems: Cross-border healthcare Documents of the High Level Group 2007 and 2008 sections added Health systems: Cross-border healthcare High Level Group on Health Care Page updated Health determinants: Alcohol Science Group of the European Alcohol and Health Forum Scientific opinion added     11-March-2009 Call for tenders Contract notice 2009/S 47-067535 Contract notice 2009/S 47-067535 Mental health Commission publishes call for tenders inviting support for preparation of thematic mental health conferences     06-March-2009 Risk assessment Report of the workshop on Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) and Health: Science and Policy to address public concerns E-News Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of the 28th Plenary Meeting, Brussels, 19 January 2009 Health information: 2003 funded projects EUROCHIP 2 - European Cancer Health Indicator Project (Phase 2) Final report     05-March-2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Distribution H5N1 cases by age group up to date Data as of 02 March 2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza since 1997 sorted by subtype Data as of 02 March 2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza A/(H5N1) since 2003 Data as of 02 March 2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza since 1997 sorted by subtypes Data as of 02 March 2009 (flash map) Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza A/(H5N1) by date of onset and country from January 2006 up to date Data as of 02 March 2009     04-March-2009 Health information: Developing European Union health indicators European Community Health Indicators (ECHI) Indicator General practitioner (GP) utilisation updated Threats to health: Rare diseases Events Page updated     03-March-2009 Threats to health: Rare diseases European Rare Diseases Day: listen to the voice of 12,000 patients Press release Health determinants Mental health News section updated Health determinants: Alcohol First meeting of the Committee on Data Collection, Indicators and Definitions, Luxembourg, 4 december 2008 Summary report, contributions     02-March-2009 Threats to health: Rare diseases The Commission will be marking Rare Disease Day 2009 with an event in the Berlaymont on 3 March. The event, hosted by Commissioner Vassiliou, will launch the remarkable book "The Voice of 12,000 Patients" Newsletter: Health & Consumer Voice Newsletter on Food Safety, Health and Consumer Policy from Health and Consumer Protection DG Edition: March 2009 Health information: Developing European Union health indicators European Community Health Indicators (ECHI) Indicator Vaccination coverage in children updated     27-February-2009 Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities Consultation: EU action to reduce health inequalities Consultation document now available in 20 languages Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Results of the Public consultation SCENIHR Opinion on the Assessment of the Antibiotic Resistance Effects of Biocides     26-February-2009 Health Programme 2009 Work plan and calls are now published! Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Opinion on Assessment of the Antibiotic Resistance Effects of Biocides Document replaced on 26 February 2009 after editorial revision Threats to health: Rare diseases Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou is hosting the launch of the book "The Voice of 12,000 Patients - Rare disease from the patients' perspective" from 11h to 13h in Brussels to mark the European Rare Diseases Day     25-February-2009 Threats to health: Rare diseases Public health national initiatives or other institutions responsible for rare diseases Updated Health determinants: Mental health Overviews of Member States situations and activities on Mental Health Bulgaria and Finland added     24-February-2009 Health information: Diseases and conditions information sheets Alzheimer disease and other dementias Events and What's New? sections updated     23-February-2009 Health systems: Patient safety Meetings of the Patient Safety Working Group     20-February-2009 Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities Consultation: EU action to reduce health inequalities Page updated Risk assessment: Event Workshop on EMF and Health: Science and Policy to address public concerns, Brussels, 11-12 February 2009 List of participants added     19-February-2009 Health information: Developing European Union health indicators European Community Health Indicators (ECHI) New indicator: Self-reported chronic morbidity Health information: 2004 funded projects RDTF - Scientific secretariat of the Rare Disease Task Force Final report     18-February-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Assessing the risks in nanotechnology: Commission’s Scientific Committee adopts opinion Midday express Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) Position Paper on Emerging Issues and the Role of the SCENIHR Adopted by the SCCP during the 28th plenary meeting of 19 January 2009     17-February-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Minutes of the 27th Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER), Brussels, 13 January 2009 Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities A consultation has been launched to collect views on how the European Union can contribute to reducing health inequalities both within and between Member States Deadline for responses: 1 April 2009 Europe for Patients campaign The European Commission launches the first EU health prize for journalists     16-February-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks opinion on Voluntary Risk Assessment Report on lead and lead compounds, Human Health Part Adopted by the SCHER by written procedure on 12 February 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Opinion on Voluntary Risk Assessment Report on Copper and its compounds, Environmental Part Adopted by the SCHER by written procedure on 12 February 2009     13-February-2009 Health determinants: European Alcohol and Health Forum Task Force on Youth-Specific aspects of Alcohol, Luxembourg, 20 January 2009 Summary report Risk assessment: Event Workshop on EMF and Health: Science and Policy to address public concerns, Brussels, 11-12 February 2009 Presentations now available     12-February-2009 Health determinants: Tobacco Approved tobacco testing laboratories in European Union member states Czech Republic updated     10-February-2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza since 1997 sorted by subtype Data as of 09 February 2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza A/(H5N1) by date of onset and country from January 2006 up to date Data as of 09 February 2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza since 1997 sorted by subtypes Data as of 09 February 2009 (flash map) Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Distribution H5N1 cases by age group up to date Data as of 09 February 2009 Influenza: Influenza fact sheet Confirmed human cases of avian influenza A/(H5N1) since 2003 Data as of 09 February 2009     09-February-2009 Health programme Information Day on the 2009 Calls for proposals in the Heath Sector (18 March 2009) Health information Analysing and reporting on health What's new section updated     06-February-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Products Opinions Section Other Substances updated Health determinants: Nutrition and Physical Activity Plenary meeting of the Diet, Physical Activity and Health - A European Platform for Action, Brussels, 17 September 2008 Summary report Health determinants: Alcohol Forum Commitments Data Base now online     05-February-2009 Overview of health strategy: Health Policy Forum EUHPF Contribution to the Public Consultation in view of the 2008/2009 Budget Review available Overview of health strategy: Health Policy Forum Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 10 December 2008 Minutes, contribution Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Products Opinions Section Hair Dyes updated Overview of health strategy: Health Policy Forum Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 21 January 2009 Contributions Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Products Opinions Section UV Filters updated Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Products Opinions Section Preservatives updated     04-February-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-food products intended for Consumers Opinion on Diethyl Phthalate Corrigendum Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Products Opinion on Phthalates in cosmetic products Corrigendum Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Consumer Products Minutes of the 18th Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Consumers Products (SCCP), Brussels, 16 December 2008     03-February-2009 Health systems Health Workforce Page updated Programme 2003/2008 - Executive Agency National Focal Points of the Member States and participating countries List updated Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Health effects of electromagnetic fields: Commission's Scientific Committee adopts opinion Midday Express     02-February-2009 Health determinants: Sexual Health DG SANCO continues its discussions on sexual health for young people and is inviting stakeholders to expressions their interest to participate in the ongoing debate Newsletter: Health & Consumer Voice Newsletter on Food Safety, Health and Consumer Policy from Health and Consumer Protection DG Edition: February 2009     30-January-2009 Threats to health: 2004 funded projects ESSTI - European Surveillance of Sexually Transmitted Infections Annual reports Overview of health strategy: ECDC The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control activities on Communicable diseases: the positive outcomes since the Centre's establishment and the planned activities and resource needs COM(2008) 741 Final     29-January-2009 Public health Events page updated     28-January-2009 Threats to health: Health security and preparedness 7-8 October 2008: Exercise Aeolus - Video     27-January-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Opinion on Assessment of the Antibiotic Resistance Effects of Biocides Adopted by the SCENIHR during the 28th plenary meeting of 19 January 2009 Health determinants: Socio-economic determinants of health - health inequalities Meeting of the Expert Group on Social Determinants and Health Inequalities, Luxembourg, 1-2 December 2008 Presentations available Risk assessment: E-News ADOPTION of the SCENIHR opinion concerning the antibiotic resistance effects of biocides     26-January-2009 Health determinants: Mental Health ALDE Conference: The new frontier for mental health in the European Union: from the stigmatisation to an integration Brussels, 29 January 2009 Health systems: Cross-border healthcare Access to treatments: which rights for patients? - A European Voice Health Check Debate Brussels, 17 February 2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks SCCP/SCHER/SCENIHR opinion on Risk assessment methodologies and approaches for genotoxic and carcinogenic substances Adopted by the SCHER during the 27th plenary of 13 January 2009     23-January-2009 Health information: Developing European Union health indicators European Community Health Indicators (ECHI) Indicator (Low) birth weight updated Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks Minutes of the 27th Plenary Meeting Brussels, 26 November 2008 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks 26th Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER), Brussels, 17 November 2008 Risk assessment: Event Follow-up to the 2nd Nanotechnology Safety for Success Dialogue: Top ten actions to launch by Easter 2009 Available in en, de, fr     22-January-2009 Health information: 2003 funded projects EMS-db - EUROMEDSTAT-Database Outcomes Health information: Major and chronic diseases information sheets Cancer Recent developments Health determinants: Genetics and screening Overview of the current coverage of population-based screening programmes for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer across the EU MEMO Health determinants: Genetics and screening Europe needs to intensify and double cancer screening, concludes Commission report Press release     21-January-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Opinions Chemicals under Reg.793/93 section updated Health systems: Patient safety Proposal for a Council Recommendation on patient safety, including the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections Updated version Health determinants Mental health News section updated     20-January-2009 Risk assessment: Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks