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The European Commission proposes new rules to ensure stable supply of critical medicines
This initiative contributes to the European Health Union's goal of ensuring that EU patients have access to the medicines they need, when they need them.
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Europe needs a sustainably funded influenza research and response network
Six ESWI Board Members, led by Prof. Florian Krammer, together with a long list of prominent European scientists specialised in virology, immunology and epidemiology, have recently published a commentary in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
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Launch of the EU Initiative on Health Security work programme 2025
ECDC's initiative aims to set up a competent regional workforce for the prevention and control of challenges posed by communicable diseases and to enhance regional cooperation to tackle cross-border health security threats.
Severity Scale of Influenza and Acute Respiratory Illness Hospitalizations to Support Viral Genomic Surveillance: A Global Influenza Hospital Surveillance Network Pilot Study
This could facilitate pooled analyses linking viral genetic sequencing data to clinical severity, bringing insights to inform influenza surveillance and the vaccine strain selection process.
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Lighthouse: a Community of Practice by ECDC
An online collaboration space where professionals working in the prevention of infectious diseases come together, driven by the shared goal of integrating social and behavioural sciences in their public health work.
The Value of Prevention for Economic Growth and the Sustainability of Healthcare, Social, and Welfare Systems
There is a need to share a new paradigm that shifts the healthcare model from a reactive (treating sickness) to a proactive system (promoting health), leveraging investments in health prevention.
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Health at Glance: Europe 2024
Developed by the OECD in cooperation with the European Commission, this report series assesses the EU's progress toward effective, accessible, and resilient health systems.
European Specialist Nurses Organisation: Video campaign on essential vaccination practices
A three-part series focusing on essential vaccination practices. It covers key aspects such as understanding vaccine protocols, ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping, and effective communication with patients.