On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
31 Mar Health

On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance

Awareness is fine, argues Julie Ward, but without acceptance it risks being contaminated by ableist paternalism
by Julie Ward
Let’s make it right: A fit-for-purpose EU Paediatric Regulation can deliver for all children and adolescents with cancer Partner Content
01 Jul Health
Let’s make it right: A fit-for-purpose EU Paediatric Regulation can deliver for all children and adolescents with cancer
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?
Transforming Rare Diseases Partner Content
21 Feb Health
Transforming Rare Diseases
A special supplement looking at how Europe can come together to find solutions for people suffering from a rare disease
Europe’s time to act on rare diseases Partner Content
21 Feb Health
Europe’s time to act on rare diseases
Renewed collaboration at EU level for a new joint strategy on rare diseases could transform the rare disease landscape for patients
Why we need civil society in global health management Partner Content
18 Feb Health
Why we need civil society in global health management
As negotiations on the International Pandemic Agreement start, honouring the diversity of experiences is the only way to help the world become better prepared for future pandemics, write MEP Juozas Olekas and AHF Europe
We can fight childhood cancers
15 Feb Health
We can fight childhood cancers
Paediatric cancers are a tragedy, but the BECA committee recommendations on strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer can make a difference, believes Ewa Kopacz
Eliminating cervical cancer is a global priority
04 Feb Health
Eliminating cervical cancer is a global priority
If we are to eliminate cervical cancer - and the inequalities that allow it to persist - then we need a coordinated, global approach, writes Loucas Fourlas.
Not just a woman’s disease
04 Feb Health
Not just a woman’s disease
The fight against cervical cancer is making progress, but we must ensure we keep the momentum going, urges Sara Cerdas.
Issue 547 | 31 January 2022
31 Jan Health
Issue 547 | 31 January 2022
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Time for closer collaboration in food safety assessment? Partner Content
31 Jan Health
Time for closer collaboration in food safety assessment?
After 20 years of successful implementation of the EU General Food Law, Dr Bernhard Url reflects on how to best address the increasing complexity underlying food safety assessment
Why we need an EU Childhood Cancer Advisory Board Partner Content
28 Jan Health
Why we need an EU Childhood Cancer Advisory Board
The European childhood cancer community is calling for the creation of a multistakeholder body to help cure more children, cure them better and reduce inequalities
MEPs renew demand for Covid-19 vaccine patents to be lifted
14 Jan Health
MEPs renew demand for Covid-19 vaccine patents to be lifted
DEVE Committee deputies back calls for more local vaccine manufacturing in move to help increase global vaccination rates
The revolution in HIV demands an EU response, explains Frédérique Ries
20 Dec Health
The revolution in HIV demands an EU response, explains Frédérique Ries
We should celebrate the stunning progress in HIV survival rates, while putting health-related quality of life at the centre of policy, says Belgian Renew Europe Group MEP
40 years of HIV pandemic: key learnings for the future of global health Partner Content
17 Dec Health
40 years of HIV pandemic: key learnings for the future of global health
AHF Europe’s Zoya Shabarova reflects on the lessons learned fighting the AIDS/HIV pandemic and how these can be applied to a future international pandemic agreement
This week in the European Parliament
13 Dec Health
This week in the European Parliament
The last European Parliament plenary session of the year has traditionally often focused on Human Rights, as Parliament’s spokesperson Jaume Duch reminded the press at Friday’s pre-session briefing
European Parliament’s Special Cancer Committee adopts final report
13 Dec Health
European Parliament’s Special Cancer Committee adopts final report
BECA Committee MEPs look to strengthen EU's role in fighting cancer and drive move towards a European Health Union
MEPs hear from cities and regions on how well COVID recovery instruments are being utilised
08 Dec Health
MEPs hear from cities and regions on how well COVID recovery instruments are being utilised
Mayors praise speed and flexibility of handling by Member States, though France criticised for delays in making funding available
Science, and a clear understanding of nutrition, are key to improving food information to consumers, explains Ulrike Mueller
07 Dec Health
Science, and a clear understanding of nutrition, are key to improving food information to consumers, explains Ulrike Mueller
Given the increasing prevalence of obesity in Europe, helping consumers eat better with appropriate information is of utmost importance, says Renew Group MEP
Embracing the Digital Health Revolution Partner Content
07 Dec Health
Embracing the Digital Health Revolution
MEP Eva Kaili and Dr Shibeshih Belachew, Head of Biogen Digital Health Science, look at how digital technologies are transforming Europe’s health sector
MEP Inquiry on animal transport adopts final report
03 Dec Health
MEP Inquiry on animal transport adopts final report
Rapporteurs Daniel Buda and Isabel Carvalhais say ANIT committee’s conclusion represents ‘significant step’ for European Parliament”
European Day of Persons with Disabilities: Citizens’ rights should apply to all, including the right to petition, argues Alex Agius Saliba
03 Dec Health
European Day of Persons with Disabilities: Citizens’ rights should apply to all, including the right to petition, argues Alex Agius Saliba
EU needs need to make these rights as accessible as possible, says 'Protection of Persons with Disabilities through Petitions' Rapporteur
Collaboration equals innovation: how can the EU get the European Health Data Space right? Partner Content
02 Dec Health
Collaboration equals innovation: how can the EU get the European Health Data Space right?
Strengthening responsible use of antibiotics in animal health Partner Content
01 Dec Health
Strengthening responsible use of antibiotics in animal health
AnimalhealthEurope’s Roxane Feller explains how the new EU rules on veterinary medicines entering into force in January 2022 will shape Europe’s animal sector
Stelios Kympouropoulos interview: Being Human
26 Nov Health
Stelios Kympouropoulos interview: Being Human
For a newly elected MEP, Stelios Kympouropoulos has already made quite an impact in a range of topics, including many close to his heart. Andreas Rogal finds out what makes him tick
Why the world needs an International Pandemic Agreement Partner Content
26 Nov Health
Why the world needs an International Pandemic Agreement
AHF Europe’s Anna Maria Żakowicz explains how to strengthen the International Pandemic Agreement by applying an inclusive decision-making approach
Issue 545 | 22 November 2021
22 Nov Health
Issue 545 | 22 November 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.