Stella Kyriakides
@skyriakideseu
European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety. Human rights advocate. Focus on the positive.
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https://ec.europa.eu/commission/commissioners/2019-2024/kyriakides_en 11-04-2014 12:18:30
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Productive meeting with EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe. I thanked them for their cooperation and strong support to build an 🇪🇺 #HealthUnion over the last few years with key legislstive initiatives. We will continue working closely in the next months to support patients living with rare diseases.
Important call with Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus following the discovery of the polio virus in wastewater in #Gaza. We will be working together to protect children from further risks.
The EU 🇪🇺 is stepping up action to support a united response at all levels as World Health Organization (WHO) declares the #mpox outbreak in Africa a health emergency of international concern. Health threats that know no borders need strong partnerships.
Θερμές ευχές για καλή επιτυχία στον φίλο προτεινόμενο Επίτροπο Costas Kadis.
Today I spoke to 🇸🇪 Social Affairs and Public Health Minister Jakob Forssmed to discuss the latest developments following the reporting of the #mpox clade 1 case in Sweden. Vigilance and preparedness are of utmost importance. The 🇪🇺 will continue providing all necessary support.
I have written to 🇪🇺 Health Ministers regarding plans to donate #mpox vaccines & therapeutics. ➡️🌍 solidarity is key to facing global health threats. We count on Member States to support our African partners in managing the outbreak. European Commission stands ready to coordinate.
Our healthcare systems rely on nurses. Without them caring for people in Europe would be impossible. We have signed an agreement with WHO at the EU to attract and retain nurses across 🇪🇺. A vital step to solve serious healthcare workforce issues. ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…
This week we celebrate 🇪🇺 DG SANTE EU One Health 25th birthday! 💫 We celebrate all colleagues that have worked tirelessly throughout the years to improve health and food safety policies across 🇪🇺. For that we are grateful and I wish them to continue thriving in the years to come!