Public Health

LIVE EU Parliament first time ever plenary online due to COVID-19 pandemic

The European Parliament Plenary moves to email voting during COVID-19 pandemic. An “alternative electronic voting procedure” has been agreed and…

5 years ago

EU suspends budget rules to fight Coronavirus

Member states can spend and do whatever it takes to face the Coronavirus Crisis. The European Economy faces the COVID-19…

5 years ago

750bn ECB bond-buying programme to fight Coronavirus

The economic impact of coronavirus is a rising strain across the world and ECB announced €750 billion Pandemic Emergency Purchase…

5 years ago

G7 leaders met online to fight Coronavirus as EU closes borders

G7 leaders met online on a video conference to design a joint strategy for the COVID-19 pandemic. They promised 'Whatever…

5 years ago

We are at war! Macron announced 15-day Coronavirus lockdown in France

French President Macron said 'We are at war' and ordered 15-day lockdown, banning public gatherings and walks outdoors. France reported…

5 years ago

Coronavirus closed down Italy. Conte needs EU support and action

Italy is officially in lockdown. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced that Italy be closed down by restrictions from North to…

5 years ago

OECD: Coronavirus darkens World Economic Outlook

The global economy faces its biggest danger since the financial crisis. Containing the epidemic and protecting people is the priority.…

5 years ago

Coronavirus deaths raise EU risk level to high for COVID-19 threat

The European Commission is continuing to work on all fronts to support Member States in preparedness, halt the spread of…

5 years ago

IMF: Coronavirus uncertainty is the greatest threat to Global Economy

The deadly coronavirus epidemic could put an already fragile global economy recovery at risk, the International Monetary Fund head told…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: Italy on high alert and EU tests its readiness for COVID-19

Italian cities have taken urgent measures to control the Coronavirus outbreak. Europe is trying to stop COVID-19 and Italy suspends…

5 years ago

Peak coronavirus? Experts claim too soon to say if virus reaching peak

World Health Organization officials claim that statistics of new coronavirus cases in China fell for the first time since the…

5 years ago

European Union against Cancer. Launch of an EU-wide debate

Tackling cancer is of fundamental importance for Europe's future. Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality after cardiovascular disease.…

5 years ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Global alarm grows. Is Europe ready? Everything you need to know

The coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China, has killed at least 81 people and infected more than 2,800. The virus…

5 years ago

State of EU Health: Prevention, Primary Care and Cancer fight

In 2016, the European Commission launched the State of Health in the EU cycle of knowledge brokering, to assist EU…

5 years ago

LIVE Hearings: Stella Kyriakides Commissioner – Health

LIVE Hearings today with Stella Kyriakides Commissioner for Health. Stella Kyriakides faces the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food…

5 years ago

Global Vaccination Summit and the Vaccine EU Debate

Vaccination is the main tool for primary prevention of disease and one of the most cost-effective public health measures available.…

5 years ago

LIVE Global Vaccination Summit: Opening remarks

Watch here LIVE from Brussels the Opening remarks from the Global Vaccination Summit. In the presence of Her Majesty the…

5 years ago

Robots in Healthcare: Debating Ethics in Health and AI technology

The workshop will have to provide a balanced review of status and prospects of applying robotic (and AI) based technologies…

6 years ago

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.