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Health
Pharma giant agrees to license new HIV prevention drug to 120 countries
Est. 3minThe drug has the potential to change the trajectory of the AIDS epidemic, but activists highlight major caveats with the licensing deal.
Commission still analysing Hungarian infringement review, nationalisation of IVF centres under scrutiny
Est. 5minThe government's interventions in fertility care, aimed at addressing falling birth rates, raised eyebrows in the European Commission. As a result, the Commission initiated an infringement procedure due to regulations limiting access to reproductive treatments.
Slovak Health Minister Zuzana Dolinková resigns
Est. 6minSlovak Health Minister Zuzana Dolinková has resigned. She steps down after 11 months in charge of the troubled Health Ministry. In her Friday press conference, she criticised this week's budget consolidation measures.
BE PIONEERING: The benefits of unlocking the value of diagnostic innovation in Alzheimer’s
Est. 8minThere is an urgent need to improve access to new innovations in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Embracing breakthroughs such as blood-based biomarker testing, has the potential to transform timely, accurate diagnosis for the benefit of patients and healthcare systems.
Danish government rolls out plan addressing tomorrow’s health challenges
Est. 6minDenmark's ruling coalition plans to transform the country's healthcare system. Hundreds of specialist doctors will be trained, hospitals will treat more people at home, 17 new local health councils will help integrate primary and specialist care services.
Democracy, demographics, digitalisation at European Health Forum Gastein
Est. 1minEurope’s health landscape is in constant motion, and the EU’s digital transformation aims to reset this landscape. The European Health Forum Gastein took stock of today’s challenges and the impact of the ‘3Ds’ - democracy, demographics, and digitalisation.
Trust and inequalities challenge EU’s healthcare digital transformation, says EMA Chief Medical Officer
Est. 8minThe EU's digital transformation efforts were at the epicentre of the European Health Forum Gastein. Euractiv spoke to Steffen Thirstrup, the European Medicines Agency's CMO, about the digitalisation challenges.
Suspected Marburg virus cases in Germany ruled out after negative tests
Est. 3minWith no known cure or vaccine, there were fears of a possible new pandemic.
Bulgaria sees 30% increase in HPV vaccination after fight against anti-vax propaganda
Est. 4minBulgaria recorded a 30% increase in the number of girls vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) in 2024, compared to last year - according to data released by the Ministry of Health. However, more is needed.
New French PM names mental health as top government priority for 2025
Est. 2minMental health is to be one the main priorities of the new French government, Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced on Tuesday.
Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, EMA re-examining marketing authorisation
Est. 6minThe European Medicines Agency’s human medicines committee is re-examining the marketing authorisation application for the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) drug lecanemab, a treatment that has been shown to slow cognitive decline.
Ending HIV in Europe – Can the EU lead the global path forward to 2030?
In recent decades, significant progress has been made in the fight against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Towards an EU Migraine Action Plan: Addressing the Significant Impact on European Citizens and the Economy
Est. 5minMigraine policy community launch EU Migraine Action Plan in a bid to address the huge individual and economic burden of migraine, an extremely common neurological disorder impacting 41 million adults.
Rheumatoid arthritis in Czechia needs faster diagnosis, access to treatment
Est. 5minIn Czechia, over 160,000 people and approximately 4,000 children are living with rheumatoid arthritis. While modern medicine offers hope, early diagnosis and better access to treatment remain critical.
Tax cuts for the wealthiest, healthcare investment cuts, anger Swedish opposition
Est. 5minSweden’s ruling coalition has unveiled a draft healthcare budget for 2025 - it got a cold reception from the opposition and health workers' unions. They say it’s a new blow to the hard-pressed Swedish health system.
Weakened Slovak health minister undermined by Fico in budget consolidation row
Est. 5minThe Slovak government announced budget consolidations to reduce the deficit; the move will significantly impact healthcare. Health Minister Zuzana Dolinková (HLAS) faces ongoing criticism from her coalition partners and the opposition - her role remains at risk.
Czech MEP urges EU to tackle pharma reliance, cut bureaucracy, curb monopolies
Est. 4minThe EU's increasing reliance on pharmaceutical production from non-EU countries, particularly India and China, has raised serious concerns, newly elected Czech MEP Ondřej Dostál (NI) said in an interview with Euractiv Czechia.
Kicking gender-based violence into the past, soccer partners-up
Est. 5minThe United Nations says gender equality is catastrophically off track, and gender-based violence continues to scar society. Soccer is making a pitch to end domestic violence through engagement and education.
Malta urgently needs more domestic violence action, sport lends support
Est. 4minIn Malta, where violence against women is still prevalent, more action is needed to change the reality - football stakeholders are playing a part in trying to achieve significant change.
Educating Romania’s youth to combat domestic violence through football
Est. 5minRomania is starting to see changes in the way it reacts to domestic violence; it’s the result of a new partnership between the Romanian Football Association and a women’s rights NGO.
Changing Portugal’s gender violence perception, one goal at a time
Est. 5minIn Portugal, where domestic violence remains a largely underreported problem, there are high hopes football can play a vital role in changing society’s perception and reaction to abuse.
Tackling the diabetes time-bomb, Várhelyi’s win-win pitch opportunity
Est. 8minOlivér Várhelyi, Commissioners-designate for Health and Animal Welfare is not expected to get an easy ride at his European Parliament confirmation hearing. Still, if confirmed, Várhelyi has an opportunity to leave a generational diabetes legacy.
Prioritising healthy eating to prevent cardiovascular diseases
Est. 5minWith cardiovascular diseases the leading cause of death globally, prioritising management of the condition and preventative measures is critical to enhancing quality of life. On World Heart Day we highlight small lifestyle and dietary changes to better manage heart health.
GOALSCORE project, fighting domestic violence through football
Est. 1minTo help tackle violence against women, the EU has launched GOALSCORE, an innovative project aiming to raise awareness and promote football institutional support for gender equality.