This call focuses on supporting strategic actions aimed at translating research results into routine practices (RIA2019IR), is part of the European Development Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). Failure to translate research findings into policy and practice impedes research from achieving maximum public health benefit. New products and/or novel clinical interventions (i.e., new drug combinations/new formulations, clinical […]
EU-U.S. trade talks: milestone reached in mutual recognition on pharmaceuticals
The positive transatlantic trade agenda established in the Joint Statement includes a commitment from both sides to reduce barriers and increase trade in a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals. The recognition by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Slovakia, the last outstanding EU Member State, marks the full implementation of the EU-U.S. Mutual […]
Europeans on today’s food issues: new EU-wide survey comes out
Two in 5 Europeans take a personal interest in food safety and only 1 in 5 say it is their main concern when choosing food. For most Europeans it is one of several factors – together with price, taste, nutrition and food origin – that influence their eating habits and food choices. These are some […]
Cross-border electronic health service
On June 21, the first patient health records of the EU were exchanged, thanks to the Cross-border Electronic Health Service. The electronic cross-border health service is an infrastructure ensuring the continuity of care for European citizens while they are travelling abroad in the EU. This gives EU countries the possibility to exchange health data in a secure, […]
European Development Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP): Paediatric drug formulations for poverty-related diseases 2019
This call focuses on the development of paediatric drug formulations for poverty-related diseases (RIA2019PD), is part of the European Development Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). Poverty-related diseases (PRDs) remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, especially during childhood. Despite progress in other age groups, effective treatment and prevention of PRDs in paediatric […]
European Development Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP): New drugs and vaccines for priority pathogens in antimicrobial resistance 2019
This call focuses on the development or improvement of medicines and vaccines for priority antimicrobial resistance pathogens (RIA2019AMR) needed in the fight against diseases and epidemics and it is part of the European Development Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). Background Antimicrobials are designed to kill or stop the growth of disease-causing pathogens, but many of […]
EPSCO: conclusions on areas related to health
On June 14, the Council, in its Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumers (EPSCO) training, met to discuss the issues in a series of legislative areas related to health. Ministers adopted the conclusions of the Council on the fight against antimicrobial resistance. On the other hand, the ministers exchanged views on the most effective ways to […]
EU and World Health Organisation team up to boost access to health services in developing countries
The EU will sign a €102 million contribution agreement with the World Health Organisation (WHO) at the European Development Days in Brussels today. The EU will invest in building health care systems to provide quality services in more than 80 African, Caribbean, Pacific, and Asian countries. The “Health Systems Strengthening for Universal Health Coverage Partnership […]
Safe drinking water and sanitation: Council approves EU guidelines
On 17 June 2019 the Council adopted conclusions approving EU human rights guidelines on safe drinking water and sanitation. 2.1 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water services and 4.5 billion people lack safely managed sanitation services in the world. Climate change will increasingly affect water availability and access. Across the globe, tensions […]