Articles tagged with: Vaccines
Why waiving patents on vaccines is not a good idea
14 May Tech & Research
Why waiving patents on vaccines is not a good idea
Although noble in intent, the decision could ultimately undermine Europe’s leadership in pharmaceutical research, argues Gianna Gancia.
Time to give animal vaccination a booster PM+
19 Apr Agriculture & Food
Time to give animal vaccination a booster
The Coronavirus pandemic has raised awareness of the relationship between animal and human health and the crucial role that preventative measures can play in ensuring that “normal” life returns, writes AnimalhealthEurope’s Roxane Feller.
AstraZeneca COVID vaccine contract to be made public
29 Jan Health
AstraZeneca COVID vaccine contract to be made public
It emerged on Friday that the pharmaceutical company has agreed to publish the deal signed with the European Commission.
European Commission denies Germany breaking ranks on COVID-19 vaccines buying strategy
08 Jan Health
European Commission denies Germany breaking ranks on COVID-19 vaccines buying strategy
Denial follows criticism that EU has been slow to roll out vaccines.
EU agrees post-Christmas vaccination plan
18 Dec Health
EU agrees post-Christmas vaccination plan
However, strategy depends on European Medicines Agency giving its approval for BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine.
Benefitting from early action
16 Dec Health
Benefitting from early action
The European Commission and the German Council Presidency have been shown to be prescient in their approach to Coronavirus vaccine procurement; we all stand to benefit soon, believes Peter Liese.
Issue 526 | 7 December 2020
07 Dec EU Institutions
Issue 526 | 7 December 2020
This year’s MEP Awards host, Bulgarian EPP deputy Eva Maydell, graces the cover of this issue. Along with Parliament Magazine Managing Editor Brian Johnson, Maydell presented an evening of accolades, surprise guests, quizzes and prizes in celebration of the European Parliament’s hardworking deputies and their staff. Read all about the festivities inside.
Concerns raised over ‘equitable access’ to COVID-19 vaccines
27 Nov Health
Concerns raised over ‘equitable access’ to COVID-19 vaccines
Campaigners also calling for full transparency of Coronavirus trial data before conclusions made on a vaccine’s efficacy.