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MEPs wrap up visit to Poland Read the statement from Chair Adam Jarubas 👇
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Public health MEPs wrap up visit to Poland | News | European Parliament
A SANT Committee delegation visited Poland, between 30 March and 1 April, for exchanges representatives of public authorities, pharmaceutical industry and patient organisations.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260401IPR40002/public-health-meps-wrap-up-visit-to-poland
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🇵🇱 Day 2 SANT delegation met this morning the Chair of the Polish Senate's Health Committee, Senator Beata Małecka-Libera, to discuss key topics for EU & Polish public health policy, including the pharmaceutical package, critical medicines, biotechnology & rare diseases
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🇵🇱 A
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delegation is in Poland from 30/03 to 1/04 Chair Adam Jarubas together with MEPs Arlukowicz & Andriukaitis will hold meetings with representatives of public authorities, pharmaceutical industry & patient organisations Details:
www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
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SANT mission to Poland | Missions | Events | SANT | Committees | European Parliament
From 30 March to 1 April, SANT Committee will hold a mission to Poland. The delegation will be composed of three Members: Adam JARUBAS (EPP), Bartosz ARŁUKOWICZ (EPP) and Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS (S&D). During its visit the delegation will hold meetings with representatives of public authorities, pharmaceutical industry & representatives of patient organisations. It will also visit production and logistics centre of Adamed Pharma S.A in Pabianice, one of the major pharmaceutical companies in Poland.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/sant-mission-to-poland/product-details/20260324MIS03782
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲? 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨/𝗘𝗘𝗔: ▪️ 38,249 cases were reported in 2024 ▪️ progress is not on track to meet Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets of ending TB ▪️ drug-resistant TB remains a challenge. Read more:
bit.ly/WorldTBDay2026
#WorldTBDay
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reposted by
Public Health Committee
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
10 days ago
Around 40000 people are diagnosed with
#TB
each year in the EU/EEA & some cases still go 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱. For the World TB Day, we speak with
#ECDC's
expert Senia Rosales-Klintz about: ➡️ how TB can remain hidden in the body ➡️ what treatment really involves ➡️ why gaps in detection & care still matter.
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
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TB remains a public health challenge in Europe - too many cases are missed. New data from
#ECDC
&
#WHOEurope
show that 1 in 5 tuberculosis (TB) cases in the region are not diagnosed or reported. That means people are not diagnosed, not reported & not treated, allowing transmission to continue.
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European Region misses 1 in 5 TB cases: WHO Europe and ECDC publish new joint surveillance report
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe today published the joint report ‘Tuberculosis Surveillance and Monitor...
https://bit.ly/47eIn8i
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🗓️ Tue 24/03, 9.00 CET - joint
@sant.europarl.europa.eu
&
@envi.europarl.europa.eu
debates 🚩Union Civil Protection Mechanism - draft report 🚩Biotech: GMMs & processing of organs - presentation 🎥Watch live:
multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/sant-comm...
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STOA
15 days ago
Up to 90% of disease risks are linked to environment rather than genetics alone 🔴Taking place now:
#STOA
study author Prof Roel Vermeulen presents progress made & future perspectives of
#exposome
research at
@sant.europarl.europa.eu
📺 Watch:
link.europa.eu/FbjtjD
Study:
europa.eu/!FxtWrk
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reposted by
Public Health Committee
European Parliamentary Research Service
15 days ago
Why is a European
#biotech
act important? 🔬 The biotechnology sector is crucial for the EU. The act aims to simplify regulatory processes for the life sciences sector. Did you read our briefing? 👉
link.europa.eu/pRwWkV
@sant.europarl.europa.eu
@tillymetz.bsky.social
@stinebosse.bsky.social
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Public Health Committee
European Medicines Agency
15 days ago
We have just launched 3 major new tools of PRIME, EMA’s scheme to enhance support for the development of medicines targeting an unmet medical need. See what they are here 👇https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/new-prime-tools-accelerate-development-medicines-eu
#medicine
#MedSky
#publichealth
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New PRIME tools to accelerate development of medicines in the EU | European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Three new PRIME features streamline scientific dialogue and help developers to stay on track
https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/new-prime-tools-accelerate-development-medicines-eu
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✅
@sant.europarl.europa.eu
adopted the trilogue deals on the pharmaceutical package Regulation ⬆️29 ⬇️3 ↔️6
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Directive ⬆️30 ⬇️2 ↔️6
www.europarl.europa.eu/meetdocs/202...
⏩Next steps: Council 1st reading adoption (end Sept) /
#EPlenary
adoption earliest October II
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✅
@sant.europarl.europa.eu
adopted its 13 proposals for pilot projects & preparatory actions for the 2027 🇪🇺 budget ⬆️36 ⬇️0 ↔️1 Details:
www.europarl.europa.eu/meetdocs/202...
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Public Health Committee
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
18 days ago
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launched 4 new calls for applications to designate EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) for public health in the following areas: ▪️ Clostridioides difficile ▪️ Sexually transmitted bacteria ▪️ Mycobacteria ▪️ Invasive bacteria Info:
bit.ly/416vcCF
#PublicHealth
#IDsky
#EpiSky
#ECDC
#EURLs
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Calls for new EU Reference Laboratories for public health in four fields are now open
The European Commission has issued four new calls for applications for the designation of EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) for public health.
https://bit.ly/416vcCF
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Public Health Committee
European Medicines Agency
17 days ago
Update on the impact of the war in the Middle East on the supply of medicines in the EU To date there are no reports of medicines shortages. Risk of shortages may increase if disruptions persist. EMA is continuously monitoring the situation👉
www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/ema-...
#PublicHealth
#MedSky
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🗓️Wed 18/03, 9.00 CET - debates in
@sant.europarl.europa.eu
🫀EU cardiovascular diseases strategy - amendments 💶European Competitiveness Fund - SANT opinion amendments 🎥Watch live:
multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/sant-comm...
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💤Today is
#WorldSleepDay
& March is the Sleep Awareness Month - 30% of adults face insomnia - 70 million people battle sleep disorders annually - poor sleep is linked to many chronic conditions & mental health issues 📃Details:
www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
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WHO
21 days ago
Remember: only take
#antibiotics
💊 a health professional has prescribed to YOU. We can stop the spread of
#AntimicrobialResistance
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ECHA - European Chemicals Agency
21 days ago
After recently adopted RAC opinion, now the ECHA’s Committee for Socio Economic Analysis (SEAC) has agreed its draft opinion on the universal restriction proposal on all
#PFAS
. Read the news 🔗
fcld.ly/seacpfas2026
What happens next? 🔽Watch our interactive timeline 🔽
#ChemicalSafetyEU
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UN Environment Programme
22 days ago
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a pressing global concern that requires attention & creative solutions. Young people will face increased risks from AMR if no action is taken. This toolkit provides resources to help them #ActOnAMR and contribute effectively to solutions:
https://ow.ly/IupB50YrFHc
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Public Health Committee
ECHA - European Chemicals Agency
22 days ago
Stay updated on
#OneHealth
in Europe - subscribe to the One Health Compass newsletter. Created jointly with
ecdc.europa.eu
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eea.europa.eu
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@efsa.europa.eu
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ema.europa.eu
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fcld.ly/onehealthnew...
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Public Health Committee
European Medicines Agency
28 days ago
📢 Open for consultation New guidelines on the conducting clinical trials during public health emergencies in the EU. Have your say before 30 April 2026. Find out more:
www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/new-...
#PublicHealth
#MedSky
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New guidance on the conduct of clinical trials during public health emergencies in the EU | European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Recommendations to streamline authorisation of new clinical trials and changes to ongoing trials to generate clinical evidence
https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/new-guidance-conduct-clinical-trials-during-public-health-emergencies-eu
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👩 3-9 March is Endometriosis Awareness Week 🟰 chronic inflammatory condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus - often underdiagnosed, it affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age worldwide 📄More details:
www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
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3-9 March - Endometriosis Awareness Week | Highlights | Home | SANT | Committees | European Parliament
Endometriosis Awareness Week highlights endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. Pain is a primary symptom and can significantly impact quality of life.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/3-9-march-endometriosis-awareness-week/product-details/20260304CAN76765
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Public Health Committee
European Food Safety Authority
29 days ago
📄 Want to understand antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in humans, animals & food? The EFSA–ECDC Plain Language Summary 2023–2024 explains key trends, high-resistance bacteria, and why careful antibiotic use matters — in simple terms 👇
link.europa.eu/Fmm6Bm
#AMR
#EUFoodSafety
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@ecdc.europa.eu
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Public Health Committee
European Medicines Agency
29 days ago
Did you know today is International HPV Awareness Day? HPV infections are very common, but vaccination and early prevention can protect against HPV-related cancers and other serious diseases. Find out more about HPV and the vaccines available in the EU 👇
www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-reg...
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🌐 Today is
#WorldObesityDay
- 3 billion people - 400 million school-aged children - 1.7 million premature deaths from NCDs/year 📃More details:
www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
📈 Infographic:
www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etud...
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👂Today is
#WorldHearingDay
Hearing loss affects: - 1.5 billion people worldwide - 90 million children & adolescents - 30% of people over 60y ⏩ Importance of prevention, early detection & timely care 📃More details:
www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
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3 March - World Hearing Day | Highlights | Home | SANT | Committees | European Parliament
World Hearing Day raises awareness of the global impact of hearing loss, which affects over 1.5 billion people worldwide including 90 million children and adolescents, across all parts of the world, many with preventable and treatable causes. Around 30% of people over 60 are also affected.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/3-march-world-hearing-day/product-details/20260302CAN76700
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🔴🎥 Webstreaming available here:
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🗓️ Today @ 16.00 CET - debates in
@sant.europarl.europa.eu
🎗️@EUauditors report
#EUCancerPlan
👩Gender inequalities in health opinion 👂
#WorldHearingDay
exchange 🎥Watch live:
multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/sant-comm...
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Committee on Public Health Ordinary meeting - Multimedia Centre
The multimedia platform of the European Parliament is the official public available repository of the media production of the Secretariat of the European Parliament, managed by the Directorate-General...
https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/sant-committee-meeting_20260302-1500-COMMITTEE-SANT_vd
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Public Health Committee
European Medicines Agency
about 1 month ago
📢 EMA recommends: 12 new medicines for approval, including the 1st combined mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 and flu, and an extension of indication to the 1st treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria in children.
#PublicHealth
#medsky
www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/meet...
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Public Health Committee
European Commission
about 1 month ago
Medicine manages HIV. Compassion heals the spirit. Yet: 🔹 1 in 4 face discrimination in healthcare 🔹 24% experience community exclusion This
#ZeroDiscriminationDay
we stand together to ensure that nobody walks this path alone. Let’s create an environment of support.
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💜 28 February is
#RareDiseaseDay
➕300 mil people ➕6.000 conditions ✴️each affects fewer than 1 in 2000 people Details:
www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
@sant.europarl.europa.eu
MEP González Casares working on a EU rare disease action plan
link.europa.eu/qvRyyb
about 1 month ago
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Public Health Committee
European Medicines Agency
about 1 month ago
Follow now the new podcast from the
@ec.europa.eu
's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority. First episode? How to best prepare for the next
#publichealth
crisis.
#medsky
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Public Health Committee
European Commission
about 1 month ago
The EU is committing €225 million to speed up the development of next-generation flu vaccines. This funding will support vaccines designed to offer protection across a wider range of influenza variants and quickly adapted if a pandemic strain emerges. Read more:
link.europa.eu/Fd7BQp
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🔴🎥 Live now - SANT public hearing 🧠Brain health: Policy challenges & opportunities to manage neurological diseases Details:
www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
Webstreaming:
multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/sant-comm...
about 1 month ago
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📢 SANT meeting will resume at 14.30 👇 💶 European Competitiveness Fund 🧠 Public hearing: Brain health 🇺🇦 Exchange of views with Mykhailo Radutskyi, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health of the Verkhovna Rada 🔴🎥Watch live:
multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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✅ SANT members adopted the committee's opinion (letter) to
@budg.europarl.europa.eu
on the guidelines for the 2027 EU budget (Section III) ⬆️35 ⬇️2 ↔️3
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Public Health Committee
European Parliamentary Research Service
about 1 month ago
🧫Because each condition affects very few people, knowledge is fragmented & research is limited. This EPRS study identifies areas for further EU action 👉
link.europa.eu/nXYyXv
@sant.europarl.europa.eu
@tillymetz.bsky.social
@stinebosse.bsky.social
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Public Health Committee
European Parliamentary Research Service
about 1 month ago
🧬 8 in 10
#RareDiseases
have genetic origins What's the potential added value of an EU rare disease action plan? Our study identifies 31 EU-level possible measures 👉
link.europa.eu/nXYyXv
@sant.europarl.europa.eu
@tillymetz.bsky.social
@stinebosse.bsky.social
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Public Health Committee
European Parliamentary Research Service
about 1 month ago
🔬 Rare diseases affect around 36 million people in the EU, around 8% of the EU's population. The new EPRS study investigates the potential benefits of an EU
#RareDisease
action plan. Read 👉
link.europa.eu/nXYyXv
@sant.europarl.europa.eu
@tillymetz.bsky.social
@stinebosse.bsky.social
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🔴Change of agenda: this morning's meeting will start shortly with the presentation on European added value assessment prepared for the report on rare diseases action plan 📃Study:
www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
🎥Watch live:
multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/sant-comm...
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🗓️ Tuesday 24 February, 9.00 CET 🇺🇦 Exchange of views with Mykhailo Radutskyi, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health of the Verkhovna Rada 🗳️Guidelines 2027 budget - adoption of SANT opinion 🎥Watch live:
multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/sant-comm...
about 1 month ago
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@sant.europarl.europa.eu
MEPs wrap up their visit to Cyprus Read the concluding statement from Chair Adam Jarubas 👇
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Public health MEPs conclude visit to Cyprus | News | European Parliament
A SANT Committee delegation visited Nicosia, Cyprus, between 16 and 18 February, for exchanges with public officials, researchers, health professionals and civil society representatives.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260213IPR35014/public-health-meps-conclude-visit-to-cyprus
about 1 month ago
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🇨🇾 Last day of the SANT mission to Nicosia, Cyprus Meeting the president President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou
about 1 month ago
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🇨🇾 2nd day of the SANT delegation to Cyprus Meeting this morning with Minister of Health Neophytos Charalambides to discuss strengthening health cooperation in the EU, improving access to medicines & medical devices, while ensuring a competitive pharmaceutical sector
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🇨🇾 SANT delegation to Nicosia, Cyprus, started its work this afternoon, meeting representatives of several medical professionals organisations Check the details & full programme:
www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
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🗓️ 16-18 February 2026 🇨🇾 SANT delegation led by Chair Adam Jarubas will travel to Nicosia, Cyprus 📃Details & mission programme 👇
www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
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SANT mission to Cyprus | Missions | Events | SANT | Committees | European Parliament
From 16 to 18 February, in the framework of the Cyprus Presidency, SANT committee will hold a delegation to the Republic of Cyprus. The delegation will be composed of five Members: Adam JARUBAS (EPP), Victor NEGRESCU (S&D), Nikos PAPANDREOU (S&D), András KULJA (EPP), Sérgio HUMBERTO (EPP) and three accompanying Members: Michalis HADJIPANTELA (EPP), Giorgos GEORGIOU (The Left) and Geadis GEADI (ECR).
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/sant-mission-to-cyprus/product-details/20260212MIS03603
about 2 months ago
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#EPlenary
wants the EU to renew its political commitment, funding & coordination to support full implementation of
#EUCancerPlan
#WorldCancerDay
resolution adopted ⬆️427 ⬇️15 ↔️93 Details 👇
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Parliament calls for continued EU action to fight cancer | News | European Parliament
MEPs want the EU to renew its political commitment, funding and coordination to support full implementation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260205IPR33626/parliament-calls-for-continued-eu-action-to-fight-cancer
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
Public Health Committee
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
about 2 months ago
#DYK
some vaccines can help prevent cancer? 🛡
#HPV
vaccine protects against the human papillomavirus that can cause cervical, throat & other cancers. 🛡
#HepatitisB
vaccine prevents chronic infections that can lead to liver cancer. Read more ⤵️
vaccination-info.europa.eu/en
#WorldCancerDay
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Public Health Committee
European Parliament
about 2 months ago
Today is World Cancer Day. The EU is now spending €4 billion on fighting cancer, understanding the disease and developing new treatments. Find out more ➡️
www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etud...
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Public Health Committee
Roberta Metsola
about 2 months ago
Behind every one of the 2.7 million cancer diagnoses in the EU, is a story of resilience.
@europarl.europa.eu
is committed to ensuring no one walks this path alone, advocating for the support people need during treatment and the right to be able to move on afterward.
#WorldCancerDay
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