The development of a universal influenza virus vaccine, to protect against both seasonal and pandemic influenza A viruses, is a long-standing public health goal.

Nirsevimab has been recently licensed for universal RSV prophylaxis in infants. NIRSE-GAL is a three-year population-based study initiated in Galicia in September 2023.

The COVID Transition Roadmap was published in May 2024. It includes thirteen recommendations, organised into three main areas, for decision makers at all levels to tackle the challenge of low COVID vaccine uptake rates.

With promising developments in the field of respiratory viral infections, the conference sessions covered hot topics on seasonal, pandemic, and zoonotic influenza viruses, as well as other respiratory viruses such as RSV and SARS-CoV-2.

Hosted by UKHSA and initially chaired by Dame Jenny Harries, the new Network will strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak response across the European Region

Health is one of the main issues on the minds of voters (32%) together with the fight against poverty and social exclusion (33%).

Adult vaccines can return up to 19 times their initial investment to society, when their significant benefits beyond the healthcare system are monetised. This report has been conducted by the Office of Health Economics.

More than four years on since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, this paper provides an assessment of reforms implemented at EU level to enhance the EU’s preparedness and response to future health threats.

Civil organisations, patients’ advocacy groups and healthcare professional associations urge European policymakers to address the health workforce crisis by implementing solutions that prioritise the well-being of health workers.

The discussions highlighted the crucial role of prevention, treatment and access to immunisation programmes to raise awareness and decrease the cases of RSV hospitalisations and deaths of young children and older adults.

Ahead of European Patients’ Rights Day, Mariano Votta, Director of Active Citizenship Network, discusses how the event will tackle the skills shortage, medical desertification and job strain in the healthcare sector.

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on how we must prepare now to counter the threat of a future pandemic.