Monkeypox (MPX) is a zoonotic disease and is currently the most prevalent orthopoxviral infection in humans after the eradication of smallpox and the cessation of universal smallpox vaccination. In endemic areas, monkeypox virus (MPXV) probably circulates among a number of mammals, although there is no known reservoir. Occasional spill-over events to humans generate outbreaks. MPXV […]
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MEPs call for action to protect mental health
An increase in mental health problems mean that this could be the next health crisis, which is why MEPs want action Covid-19’s impact on mental health The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis have placed a huge strain on everyone’s mental health and well-being, which has led to an increase of work-related psychosocial risks […]
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EU-WHO Solidarity for Health Initiative has shared project outcomes
The European Union (EU) and World Health Organization (WHO) joint Solidarity for Health Initiative has shared project outcomes. The Project carried out over two years since April 2020 to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is part of the continued assistance of the EU and WHO to Azerbaijan. The Solidarity for Health Initiative aims to help […]
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Start of delivery of vaccines in response to the monkeypox outbreak
Yesterday, the delivery of the first vaccine doses purchased by the European Commission’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) in response to the current monkeypox outbreak started, with an initial 5,300 doses arriving in Spain, out of the total 109,090 doses procured. It is the first of a series of deliveries that will take […]
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EU-Latin America and Caribbean Partnership
At the European Development Days, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, launched a new European Union – Latin America and Caribbean partnership on local manufacturing of vaccines, medicines and other health technologies, and strengthening health systems resilience, that will complement and further enhance social, economic and scientific […]
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COVID-19 development in Asia and Oceania
This news item shows updated data, obtained from various official sources (Johns Hopkins University, Reuters, WHO…), on the incidence of diagnosed cases and deaths due to the COVID-19 virus in Asia. As can be seen, it is safe to say that we have entered the sixth wave of this disease. Asia currently has 137,815,996 diagnosed […]
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Start of rolling review for adapted Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine
EMA has started a rolling review for a version of Spikevax adapted to provide better protection against specific variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The review concerns a bivalent vaccine. This means it will target two strains of SARS-CoV-2, in this case the original strain and the Omicron variant of concern. The review […]
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Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the water infrastructure sector over alleged bid-rigging
The European Commission is conducting unannounced inspections in a Member State at the premises of companies active in the construction of networks and treatment plants for drinking water and wastewater. The Commission has concerns that certain companies may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices (Article 101 of the Treaty on […]
Read MoreHERA secures monkeypox vaccines for EU Member states
On 14th June, HERA, the European Commission’s Health Preparedness and Response Authority, concluded a contract with the company Bavarian Nordic to purchase 109 090 doses of their 3rd generation vaccines in response to the current monkeypox outbreaks. As the number of cases continues to grow, this agreement will make vaccines rapidly available to all EU Member […]
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