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HaDEA Showcase Event 2026

The HaDEA Showcase Event 2026, titled “EU-funded projects and synergies driving competitiveness and preparedness,” will highlight how EU-funded projects contribute to Europe’s competitiveness and preparedness across key sectors, including digital, industry, space and health.

 
Enhancing mental health across the EU

New projects have recently started their work to enhance mental illness prevention and care in the EU, supported by EU funding through the 2024 EU4Health calls for proposals.

 
Projects working on awareness raising and data integration for breast cancer

With 374 800 new estimated cases and 95 800 estimated deaths in the EU in 2022, breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer for women and the most common cause of death from cancer in women. Three projects have recently been launched under the EU4Health programme to advance breast cancer detection and care in Europe and contribute to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.

 
Projects working on diabetes prevention

With over 33 million people in the EU suffering from diabetes and an expected rise to 38 million in 2030, diabetes represents a growing threat to human health. Learn more about EU4Health projects working on the prevention of type 2 diabetes across different population groups.

 
Projects combatting antimicrobial resistance

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week draws attention to the urgent issue of tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The EU is playing a pivotal role in the joint fight against AMR through several initiatives funded under the EU4Health programme.

 
Projects promoting early detection and prevention of COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that causes restricted airflow and breathing problems and is one of the main causes of death worldwide. HaDEA sheds a light on two EU4Health projects working on raising awareness and strengthening prevention of the disease.

 
Cancer prevention and early detection

Discover new projects funded under EU4Health 2024 calls for proposals supporting Europe's Beating Cancer Plan and focusing on cancer prevention and early detection.

 
EU-funded projects supporting youth health and wellbeing

International Youth Day is observed annually on 12 August. On this day, HaDEA shed light on a selection of EU4Health and Horizon projects that are supporting the health of children and young people, specifically in the areas of mental health and obesity.

 
HERA Info Day

The HERA Info Days series aims to raise awareness of HERA and its activities. The next event will take place in Nicosia and online - register to secure your spot.