What we really want to do is to prevent the next pandemic, not just respond to it.

An aspiration of the new Pan-European Network for Disease Control - a network of networks convened by WHO/Europe.

UK Health Security Agency, a key partner, hosted the NDC's London launch:
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On 1 May 2004, the EU gained 10 new member states:

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In the 20 years since, this historic enlargement has brought benefits and solid economic growth both to these countries and to the EU as a whole.

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#20YearsTogether

Health threats do not stop at borders.

Genuine collaboration between countries is crucial to better prepare for & respond to health emergencies, including pandemics.

That's why WHO/Europe has launched the Pan-European Network for Disease Control.

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Alcohol, e-cigarettes, cannabis.

Our new WHO/Europe/HBSC Study report on adolescent substance abuse shows over half of 15-year-olds surveyed have experimented with alcohol. 1-in-5 have recently used e-cigarettes.

The risks to young people are clear.

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New @HBSCstudy & WHO/Europe report reveals concerning trend: e-cigarette use surpasses conventional cigarette use among European adolescents. We must act to protect youth health.
Read the full report: bit.ly/hbsc-vol3 #AdolescentHealth

Excellent news from European Parliament with the vote on the adoption of the 🇪🇺 #HealthData Space.

🔹Citizens will have full control of their health data, backed by the strongest privacy rules.

➡️Unlocking key data for research into innovative medicines.

Our #HealthUnion in action.

#EHDS Adopted by European Parliament✅
The new rules will:
➡️grant patients full control over their data
➡️provide easier access to healthcare across 🇪🇺
➡️allow for reuse of health data for research & innovation & help develop life-saving treatments.
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#HealthUnion

We welcome today’s support from
European Parliament on plant🌱 and forest🌳 reproductive materials. The new rules will improve #foodsecurity & help conserve #biodiversity .
#EUFarm2Fork #OneHealth

We are continuously working with EU Medicines Agency to make sure patients across the 🇪🇺 have uninterrupted access to vital medicines.
New recommendations from the Medicines Shortages Steering Group (MSSG) on critical medicine supply chains are out!
➡️europa.eu/!7FbyMr
#HealthUnion

Good news! New #EUPlantHealth 🌱 rules were endorsed by European Parliament today.
This will make our fight against plant pests & diseases stronger and will protect nature, our food and the livelihood of our farmers.
#PlantHealth4Life #OneHealth

New rules on the safety and quality of substances of human origin ( #SoHO ) adopted by European Parliament✅
The new Regulation will ensure better protection of recipients, donors & children born from medically assisted reproduction.
Read more here➡️europa.eu/!H3Bg3Y
#HealthUnion

We welcome 🇪🇺countries' endorsement of our proposal today not to renew 8⃣ smoke flavourings for food on the EU market. Supported by EFSA scientific assessment, the new rules aim to protect EU citizens' health.
For more information👉europa.eu/!wKGkjB
#FoodSafety

When seeking for healthcare abroad, doctors will be able to access key information to enhance patient care.

We welcome the adoption by the European Parliament of the European Health Data Space, allowing healthcare professionals to access key information from the patient's home country.

New measures improving the availability of #invitrodiagnostics adopted by European Parliament✅
Manufacturers will have more time to apply the new rules & need to inform in advance if certain medical devices become unavailable.
See more information➡️europa.eu/!DkcFdG
#HealthUnion

We are happy to share the news that our Health X account is expanding to also include #FoodSafety related news! We are coming together under #OneHealth : interconnecting the health of humans, animals & plants. 👤🐾🌱
#HealthUnion #EUFarm2Fork

🔴Il Parlamento europeo ha approvato l'accordo sull'istituzione dello spazio europeo dei dati sanitari #EHDS

Ne avevamo parlato a #DataTalks !

👇 Qui il mio intervento:
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Prossimo appuntamento con Culture il #15maggio :
Save The Date !

Sandra Gallina

Thank you, Minister Oh.

Many thanks to Commissioner Stella Kyriakides and Director-General Sandra Gallina for their visit today and their words of appreciation towards HaDEA & our staff! We will continue our work to implement the EU funding programmes in support of the Commission’s political priorities

🐾📣 We are now a full partner in the European Partnership for #AnimalHealth & Welfare❗️

We're committed to bringing our expertise to the table alongside the best experts in Europe, for the benefit of animal infectious diseases & #AnimalWelfare

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