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  31 May 2024  

Health and Food Safety Newsletter

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In the spotlight

European Health Union: Commission looks back on public health achievements

On 22 May, the Commission adopted a Communication on the European Health Union, highlighting the achievements in EU health policy over the last five years. Sandra Gallina, Director-General of DG SANTE, recalls the origins of the European Health Union and discusses some of the main accomplishments described in greater depth in the Communication.

 
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Headlines

Commissioner's corner

“Together, we can take away the fear and uncertainty that come with a cancer diagnosis and replace them with knowledge, determination, dignity and hope.” (Cancer concerns us all - Statement by Commissioner Kyriakides at the occasion of the European Week Against Cancer - 27 May 2024)

 
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Social Media Space

EU One Health on X (ex-Twitter) - 29 May 2024

Our policies are always based on the latest scientific evidence. The #EUCancerPlan works hand-in-hand with #MissionCancer's research agenda: together we can improve understanding & create innovative policies that help all those touched by cancer. https://europa.eu/!wwXNK4 #EWAC2024

 
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EU Health and Food Safety on Linkedin - 23 May 2024

Today we have reached another major milestone in facilitating better access to evidence-based healthcare and innovative technologies for patients across Europe. We have adopted new rules for joint clinical assessments of human medicines.

 
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In numbers

This momentum we have seen in the last 4.5 years must continue. Health needs to remain at the top of our political agenda.

Source: European Commission

 
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Upcoming Events

31 May 2024
World No Tobacco day

4 June 2024
#EUHPP Live Webinar on healthcare affordability (WHO and DG SANTE) 

5 June 2024
World Environment Day

6 – 9 June 2024
European Elections  

14 June 2024
World Blood Donor Day

17 June 2024
Ireland: National Workshop on Patient Rights (online and in person, register by 7 June)  

Get involved

Targeted Consultation on EU4Health: have your say on future priorities, orientations and needs
Deadline
Deadline 10/06/2024
 
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Antimicrobials for use in animals: list of substances banned and substances authorised
Deadline
Deadline 20/06/2024
 
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2024 Horizon Europe 'Health' calls
Deadline
Deadline 25/09/2024
 
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Discover

Tobacco

 
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Plant Health and biosecurity

 
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European Elections

Between 6–9 June 2024, millions of Europeans will participate in shaping the future of European democracy on the occasion of the European elections. It is a unique moment when we can all collectively decide on the future of the European Union.

 
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