WHO: New global youth competition on influenza and COVID-19 prevention and control
Submissions will open on Monday 3 August 2026, until Sunday 13 September 2026.
BeWell: Shaping the health and care workforce of tomorrow
This special issue of Eurohealth reports on the findings from the Erasmus+ funded BeWell initiative.
EU Member States define a new framework for science diplomacy
The framework aims to strengthen the Union’s position as a global leader in science and technology, and to use scientific cooperation to advance its foreign policy objectives.
(Updated) EU recommendations for 2026/2027 seasonal flu vaccine composition
This news announcement includes the information from the EU recommendation for the seasonal influenza vaccine composition for the season 2026/2027 which was amended on two occasions: subsequent to CHMP adoption on 5 May 2026 and on 21 May 2026.
Summary Report: IDC Stakeholder Community Meeting - 10 June 2026, Brussels
Key takeaways and next steps from the first in-person meeting of the IDC
79th World Health Assembly #WHA79
The Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 18–23 May 2026.
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European Commission adopts new Global Health Resilience Initiative
A strategic framework for future EU action, five priority areas, and nine flagship measures.
Speech by Commissioner Várhelyi at the SANT Committee Structured Dialogue
The speech reflects on challenges facing Europe's health system, and upcoming legislative priorities.