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In this edition
- 28 November 2019
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Editorial
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A living legacy - Commissioner Andriukaitis’ State of Health in the EU cycle
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Part of the legacy of Vytenis Andriukaitis’ term as EU Commissioner of Health and Food Safety is the State of the Health cycle, which provides accurate and updated information about health systems across the EU.
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Key figures
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News from the EU
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Annual updates on antibiotic resistance and antibiotic consumption
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On the occasion of European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2019, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has released its annual update on antibiotic resistance and antibiotic consumption surveillance data from EU/EEA countries.
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What do European healthcare workers know about antibiotics and antibiotic resistance?
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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has published results of the first multi-professional study across 30 EU/EEA countries on healthcare workers attitudes and actions regarding antibiotics, antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance.
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Antibiotic resistance: How did we get here?
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Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to global health. But what exactly is it – and can we reverse the threat? See the video by HORIZON: the EU Research and Innovation magazine, produced for Antibiotic Awareness Day, 18 November.
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UNAIDS produces a video on the role communities play in the fight against AIDS
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The commemoration of World AIDS Day, which will take place on 1 December 2019, is an important opportunity to recognize the essential role that communities have played and continue to play in the AIDS response at the international, national and local levels.
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HIV Outcomes launches Call to Action for political leadership on HIV
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The HIV Outcomes initiative launched the call at an event in the European Parliament ahead of World AIDS Day (1 December). The initiative works to keep HIV high on the EU agenda and to improve the long-term health outcomes and quality of life of people living with HIV.
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"The time to test is now!"
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Commissioner Andriukaitis endorses the European HIV and Hepatitis Testing Week, 22-29 November 2019. Watch the video!
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The Lancet HIV Series on HIV Outcomes Beyond Viral Suppression published
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Published by the renowned international medical journal The Lancet, on 25 November 2019, 'The Lancet HIV Series on HIV Outcomes Beyond Viral Suppression' was launched at a HIV Outcomes roundtable discussion on 26 November.
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French ministry website offers expert advice for expecting and new parents
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What changes should you make before, during and after pregnancy to best protect your child’s health? Having a child makes you question many things – find the answers about how to reduce risks and boost your family’s well-being by visiting this user-friendly website.
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Eat better but still with pleasure! French savoir-faire for a healthy diet
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The French Ministry of Health has new dietary recommendations, including to eat more pulses (beans, lentils, etc.) and to eat more fibre-rich whole foods rather than refined ones. The guidelines encourage dietary improvements, not sacrifices.
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Forthcoming events
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European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE 2019) (Stockholm, 27 – 29 November 2019)
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ESCAIDE is Europe's leading conference dealing with infectious diseases and epidemiology. This year’s event focuses on issues shaping infectious disease epidemiology and microbiology in the next decade and beyond.
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World AIDS Day (1 December 2019)
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On World AIDS Day 2019, WHO is highlighting the difference these communities are making to end HIV while drawing global attention to the need for broader engagement with them to strengthen primary health care.
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High-level conference: A Future for All to INHERIT: Taking Action Now (Brussels, 10 December 2019)
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The EU-funded INHERIT initiative identified ways of living, moving and consuming that protect the environment and promote health and health equity. Important solutions for a more sustainable future, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, will be presented at this final event.
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New publications
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Guidance documents applying to clinical trials on medicinal products in the EU
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This documents sets out frequently-asked 'questions and answers' regarding the implementation of the rules on clinical trials. All updates to this questions and answers document were made by the “Expert group on clinical trials”.
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New Commission report on medicines for human use subject to additional monitoring
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This report, from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council, is on the national and European Medicines Agency experience regarding the list of medicines for human use subject to additional monitoring.
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Statement on the Integration of the ERNs to the Member States healthcare systems
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This Statement by the European Reference Networks Board of Member States aims to support Member States in the process of integrating ERNs into their healthcare systems, allowing patients with rare and low prevalence complex diseases to reap all the benefits of the networks.
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Aide-mémoire concerning wholesalers’ compliance with EU regulations on the safety of medicines
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Factsheet on the EU system of tobacco traceability
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This factsheet shows how tobacco product movements are reported within the distribution chain.
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EU Health Policy Platform
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The EU Health Policy Platform now has over 5,700 registered users – join them!
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Since it was set up in 2016, the Platform has grown to more than 5,700 registered users from nearly 70 different focus areas. Join these health stakeholders, NGOs, researchers, patient organisations and others by registering in the network and exchanging information and ideas.
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Would you like to host a webinar on the EU Health Policy Platform?
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Would you like the EU Health Policy Platform team to help you organise a webinar on the Platform? Contact sante-hpp@ec.europa.eu with your proposal!
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In the next issue
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The INHERIT Horizon 2020 initiative
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