Commission issues list of measures for Member States to prevent second wave of COVID-19
04 Aug Health

Commission issues list of measures for Member States to prevent second wave of COVID-19

With increases in cases being seen in several countries, notably Belgium, the executive warned that “now is not the time to let our guard down.”
by Martin Banks
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Dieselgate scandal: EU and Member States have been too passive in bringing car industry to account
European Parliament keen to play key role in boosting actions to tackle AMR
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European Parliament keen to play key role in boosting actions to tackle AMR
EU Pharmaceutical Strategy could be a lost opportunity if action is not taken now
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New AMR Action Fund could be ‘game changer’ in battle against antimicrobial resistance
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Why the EU needs pharmaceutical independence
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The Coronavirus outbreak has shown why the EU must address medical shortages and re-establish its position as a world leader in the pharmaceutical field, argues Tomislav Sokol.
WHO forced to defend contribution to tackling COVID-19 after blistering attack by MEP
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WHO forced to defend contribution to tackling COVID-19 after blistering attack by MEP
ID member Silvia Sardone launched an attack on the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom, when he spoke to a parliamentary committee via video link.
Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: adopting a culture of prevention in Europe PM+
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Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: adopting a culture of prevention in Europe
Good nutrition is a key factor in preventing cancer, however, more can be done to make healthier lifestyles easier to follow, writes Andrea Bertocco from Herbalife.
EU responded ‘poorly’ to Coronavirus crisis, survey shows
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Parliament praised for decision to set up special committee on cancer
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Chrysoula Zacharopoulou interview: Célébrer la diversité
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AMR: new business model for antibiotics development urgently needed
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Chrysoula Zacharopoulou interview: Celebrating diversity
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Chrysoula Zacharopoulou interview: Celebrating diversity
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MEPs ask Parliament to help support staff affected by Coronavirus crisis
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MEPs ask Parliament to help support staff affected by Coronavirus crisis
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Prioritising the importance of mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic
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AMR: The health crisis waiting to happen
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The need to integrate health into the EU's security strategy
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Leaving no cancer patient behind during the Coronavirus crisis
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COVID-19 has hit Europe hard, highlighting the frailties of our cancer patients; it should remind us of our commitments to them, writes María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos.
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Commission’s unveiling of Farm to Fork Strategy receives mixed response
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