Search Tag: European Commission

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Horizon-europe-2025-2027-research-innovation-for-green-digital-resilient-future

2024 20 Mar

  Today, the Commission has adopted the second strategic plan for  Horizon Europe . The plan, announced at the flagship  Research and Innovation Days , sets out three key strategic orientations for EU's research and innovation funding for the last three years of the programme (2025-2027): Green transition; Digital transition; A more resilient,...Read more

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Scientists-applaud-long-awaited-agreement-to-rejoin-eu-horizon-project

2023 07 Sep

The UK is set to rejoin the Horizon Europe science research programme, as confirmed by Rishi Sunak.   Starting from Thursday, British scientists will have the opportunity to once again apply for grants from this £85 billion programme. This development is expected to be met with jubilation by the UK's science community, which was previously one...Read more

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Paul-de-raeve-starts-new-position-as-open-research-collection-advisor-at-european-commission

2022 23 Mar

Paul De Raeve has been part of European Commission for 20 years and has been given a new role as Open Research Collection Advisor. In 2002, Paul De Raeve was appointed as General Secretary of the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN). EFN activities relate to the promotion and protection of nurses and the nursing profession with reference...Read more

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Over-eur5-billion-for-european-healthcare

2021 26 Mar

The EU has launched EU4Health 2021-2027, its fourth in line and so far the largest health programme in monetary terms. It will be the source of funding to the member states, health organisations and NGOs.   You might also like: The EU is strengthening its war on cancer with its new Beating Cancer plan. The initiative budgeted...Read more

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Covid-19-vaccine-passports-are-coming-to-eu

2021 19 Mar

The European Commission has officially proposed the creation of the EU's ‘COVID-19 passport’ and is planning to have introduced the ecosystem by summer.   You might also like: The European Commission aims to have vaccinated 70% of the adult population by summer 2021. Learn more   The ‘ Digital Green Certificate’ (DGC) should...Read more

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Eu-plan-to-manage-coronavirus-mutations

2021 18 Feb

HERA Incubator, a new bio-defence preparedness programme in the EU, will receive €150 million to manage novel coronavirus mutations and ensure access to effective vaccines against them.   You might also like: The European Commission has called member states to accelerate the roll-out of their vaccination programmes. The aim is...Read more

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Eu-eur4-billion-beating-cancer-plan

2021 04 Feb

The EU is strengthening its war on cancer with its new Beating Cancer plan. The initiative budgeted at €4 billion will focus on research and its practical applications for better treatments.   You might also like: Breast Cancer Surpasses Lung as Most Diagnosed Cancer   With only a tenth of the global population, one in four cancer...Read more

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Investigation-of-eu-covid-19-vaccine-contracts

2021 23 Jan

The European Ombudsman is investigating the European Commission’s refusal to give public access to documents concerning the purchase of vaccines against COVID-19.   You might also like: COVID-19 Vaccine: From Ethics of Early Access to Payments for Risk   After receiving two complaints, the Ombudsman office has opened an...Read more

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Eu-70-vaccinated-by-summer

2021 20 Jan

The European Commission has called member states to accelerate the roll-out of their vaccination programmes. The aim is to have vaccinated 70% of the adult population by summer 2021.   You might also like: EU Reports on State of Health   In a new communication , the Commission identifies some key actions needed...Read more

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Eu-reports-on-state-of-health

2020 10 Dec

With the COVID-19 pandemic currently being the main factor to be considered in the health and well-being assessments, other elements, such as quality of air, smoking and alcohol consumption, and obesity also contribute to the state of health of European populations, says a new report from the European Commission.   You might also like:...Read more

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Eu-streams-millions-into-covid-19-r-d

2020 20 May

The European Commission is planning to invest another €122 million in COVID-19 research and has launched a second call for an expression of interest by projects in manufacturing, digital technologies, population-based cohort studies, etc.   You may also like : EU Supports Clinical Trials During COVID-19   This call follows the first...Read more

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Covid-19-as-catalyst-for-change-in-european-health

2020 04 May

Currently, Europe is leading the COVID-19 pandemic by the numbers of confirmed cases and deaths. Despite the region being tightly interconnected, its response to the disease has varied greatly from country to country. What conclusions can be and are made from this situation? And how will the EU act upon them?   You may also like :...Read more

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Eu-supports-clinical-trials-during-covid-19

2020 29 Apr

The European Commission has published ‘Guidance on the Management of Clinical Trials During the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic’ to ensure continuation of clinical trials in the EU during the pandemic.   You may also like: COVID-19 for R&D: Blessing or Curse?   The recommendations are part of the EU efforts to find...Read more

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Eu-medical-devices-regulation-is-postponed

2020 05 Apr

The European Commission has postponed by one year the date of application of the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) till 26 May, 2021, “to allow member states, health institutions and economic operators to prioritise the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.”   You may also like : Shaping the Human Side of Medical Devices in Critical...Read more

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Eu-urges-free-cross-border-movement-of-healthcare-professionals

2020 30 Mar

On 30 March, the European Commission issued practical guidance to ensure workers’ mobility within the EU, in particular those in critical occupations to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.   You may also like : How To Manage a Remote Healthcare Team   These occupations include healthcare, food sector, childcare, elderly care, and...Read more

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Medical-equipment-deficit-and-provision-during-pandemic

2020 23 Mar

With nearly 355,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases globally (as of 23 March), hospitals are struggling to continue operations with limited or unavailable supplies, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) or ventilators.   You may also like : WHO Calls to ‘Test, Test, Test’ amid Growing Restrictive Measures   ‘rescEU’ Stockpiling...Read more

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Ehma-2020-annual-conference-european-health-management-association

2020 17 Nov

NOW A DIGITAL EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 HEALTH CONCERNS NEW DATES: NOVEMBER 17-19, 2020 Find EHMA on Social Media     Read more

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Enhancing-precision-medicine-sharing-and-reusing-data

2019 22 May

The FAIR4Health project supports wider publicly-funded health data use   How FAIR4Health aims to enable safe and ethical sharing of all data and metadata derived from publicly-funded research.   The FAIR principles are intended to ensure that people and machines can reuse data. These principles are designed to be applied to data and metadata...Read more

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Q-a-ebola-and-health-implications-for-the-eu

2014 16 Oct

The current Ebola outbreak affecting the West Africa region is the worst such outbreak on record. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, calling for a coordinated international response. As of 10 October, there have been more than 8399 reported cases, including 4033 deaths from the disease...Read more