After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it’s even more important to put women’s health at the heart of the European global agenda
07 Jul Health

After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it’s even more important to put women’s health at the heart of the European global agenda

After the US Supreme Court ruling, the EU must work even harder to shore up women's access to sexual and reproductive health
by Udo Bullmann
In countering the torrents of the disinformation “tsunami”, youth should be forefront activists Partner Content
19 Jul Health
In countering the torrents of the disinformation “tsunami”, youth should be forefront activists
The time to unlock the power of cancer screening is now Partner Content
25 May Health
The time to unlock the power of cancer screening is now
Orphan Regulation: Time for a rethink? Partner Content
19 May Health
Orphan Regulation: Time for a rethink?
EU health commissioner says slashing Coronavirus vaccine supplies to EU is ‘not acceptable’
26 Jan Health
EU health commissioner says slashing Coronavirus vaccine supplies to EU is ‘not acceptable’
AstraZeneca was expected to deliver around 80 million doses to the 27 Member States by the end of March, but now says it will cut deliveries of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine to the EU by 60 percent in the first quarter of the year.
Campaign groups take aim at Commission’s Coronavirus vaccine strategy
25 Jan Health
Campaign groups take aim at Commission’s Coronavirus vaccine strategy
This comes after the European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly launched an investigation into what campaigners call the Commission’s “secrecy” around its COVID-19 vaccine contracts with pharmaceutical companies.
EU leaders agree to keep Europe’s borders open
22 Jan Health
EU leaders agree to keep Europe’s borders open
However, with fresh fears of new strains of the coronavirus, they have warned again non-essential travel.
MEPS call on EU to help ‘struggling’ Western Balkan countries cope with COVID-19 pandemic
21 Jan Health
MEPS call on EU to help ‘struggling’ Western Balkan countries cope with COVID-19 pandemic
Demand comes as EU leaders hold virtual summit on ongoing health crisis.
MEPs debate EU’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy
20 Jan Health
MEPs debate EU’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy
EU must stay unified and ensure equal access to vaccines, says Socialist Group leader Iratxe Garcia.
MEPs throw weight behind growing calls for an EU-wide vaccination certificate
19 Jan Health
MEPs throw weight behind growing calls for an EU-wide vaccination certificate
The idea, first mooted by Greece, is due to be debated by EU leaders at a special virtual summit to discuss the pandemic on Thursday 21 January.
Aboca: an example of European Green Deal thinking applied to health Partner Content
19 Jan Health
Aboca: an example of European Green Deal thinking applied to health
With the “Green Deal”, Europe puts sustainability at the heart of its scientific, cultural and economic development. This is not just an abstract idea, but a concrete opportunity to promote a new economic and social system that reverses the effects of the current extractive model of development, a model which is reliant on the destruction of environmental resources and the use of substances that are not part of the ecosystem. The Green Deal is a vital opportunity - the only route available - which should also be applied in the health and therapy sector. It is a vision that Aboca has been pursuing ever since it was founded.
COVID-19 pandemic has tested ‘relatively limited’ health powers of the EU, says report
18 Jan Health
COVID-19 pandemic has tested ‘relatively limited’ health powers of the EU, says report
A new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) highlights “certain challenges” faced by the EU and its Member States since the outbreak of the health crisis last March.
EU chief Coronavirus vaccine coordinator allays concerns over perceived slow rollout
13 Jan Health
EU chief Coronavirus vaccine coordinator allays concerns over perceived slow rollout
Sandra Gallina, who is leading the vaccine negotiations for the EU, told MEPs, “we have the vaccines, they are coming.”
MEP takes aim at UK’s Coronavirus vaccination policy; says it will ‘come at a price’
12 Jan Health
MEP takes aim at UK’s Coronavirus vaccination policy; says it will ‘come at a price’
The UK is seen as having stolen a march on the rest of Europe by vaccinating tens of thousands of citizens after approving two types of vaccine.
Commission must provide transparency on talks with vaccine manufacturers
11 Jan Health
Commission must provide transparency on talks with vaccine manufacturers
European Parliament Vice-President Nicola Beer says the executive must give MEPs “precise answers” to avoid damage to the reputation of the EU and its institutions.
EU orders further 200 million COVID-19 vaccines
08 Jan Health
EU orders further 200 million COVID-19 vaccines
Ursula von der Leyen says there are now 2.3 billion vaccine doses on order from six different pharma companies.
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.
European Commission defends Coronavirus vaccine strategy following fierce criticism that vaccination roll out has been too slow
07 Jan Health
European Commission defends Coronavirus vaccine strategy following fierce criticism that vaccination roll out has been too slow
While UK has rolled out its second vaccine, many EU member states only just beginning vaccination programmes.
EU needs common strategy for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out
07 Jan Health
EU needs common strategy for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out
Romanian MEP Vlad Gheorghe argues that a common EU approach is the best way to ensure vaccines are delivered quickly and safely. Martin Banks reports.
2020 vision: A year in review
23 Dec Health
2020 vision: A year in review
The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most challenging in generations. Lorna Hutchinson looks back on an extraordinary twelve months.
Contraceptive Atlas 2020: Empowerment, rights and autonomy Partner Content
23 Dec Health
Contraceptive Atlas 2020: Empowerment, rights and autonomy
Access to modern, effective and affordable contraception remains a challenge for many women across Europe, reports Brian Johnson.
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.
Morocco: A Telehealth success story Partner Content
16 Dec Health
Morocco: A Telehealth success story
One of Africa’s most technologically ambitious countries is embracing the advantages provided by modern telehealth techniques and rolling them out to its rural communities, discovers Colin Mackay.
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.
Senior MEP condemns UK health minister after Brexit vaccine comments
15 Dec Health
Senior MEP condemns UK health minister after Brexit vaccine comments
German EPP deputy Peter Liese took aim at Matt Hancock after his assertion that “because of Brexit” the UK had been able to approve the Pfizer vaccine rather than wait for the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to do so.
Endorsing vaping to successfully fight cancer Partner Content
15 Dec Health
Endorsing vaping to successfully fight cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the EU. 1.3 million people die from cancer each year. Therefore, the upcoming European Beating Cancer Plan is a historic opportunity to improve public health in Europe, but to be successful the EU must be brave enough to endorse new approaches. Vaping must finally be endorsed to beat cancer, writes World Vapers’ Alliance’s Michael Landl.
Inequalities, disparities and discrimination
11 Dec Health
Inequalities, disparities and discrimination
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that EU level cooperation is now essential in order to mitigate the differences in Member States’ healthcare strategies, argues Katerina Konecná.
Human rights are key
11 Dec Health
Human rights are key
Human rights violations of people living with or at risk of HIV, particularly LGBTI persons, continue to have major consequences for the effectiveness of the HIV response, write Marc Angel and Sophie in t’ Veld.