MEPs call on EU to take action against Polish abortion ban as protests spread across the country
28 Oct Health

MEPs call on EU to take action against Polish abortion ban as protests spread across the country

Abortion ruling condemned as an attack on women's rights and sexual self-determination.
by Martin Banks
Jytte Guteland interview: For the children and the bees
28 Oct Health
Jytte Guteland interview: For the children and the bees
#EPGenderEqualityWeek: It’s time to reimagine care and transform breast cancer together, argues Frances Fitzgerald
29 Oct Health
#EPGenderEqualityWeek: It’s time to reimagine care and transform breast cancer together, argues Frances Fitzgerald
Coronavirus: what we can learn from the battle with HIV
28 Oct Health
Coronavirus: what we can learn from the battle with HIV
Why Europe needs a Health Union
29 Sep Health
Why Europe needs a Health Union
If Europe’s health and care systems are to survive and emerge from the current crisis fit for the future, greater collaboration is essential, writes Clemens Martin Auer.
Maria Walsh interview: A sense of community
29 Sep Health
Maria Walsh interview: A sense of community
Like many of Maria Walsh’s class of 2019 colleagues, her route to becoming an MEP was unconventional. She tells Brian Johnson why she believes it’s important to bring other voices to the table.
A European Union of unequal reproductive rights
25 Sep Health
A European Union of unequal reproductive rights
To enjoy sexual and reproductive rights, individuals should have unrestricted access to health services, which cater to these reproductive health needs, including access to contraception. This is not the case in every European Member State, explains Sylwia Spurek.
Even if Coronavirus vaccine found it will not be ‘magic bullet’, warns health expert
23 Sep Health
Even if Coronavirus vaccine found it will not be ‘magic bullet’, warns health expert
Fergus Sweeney, Head of Clinical Studies and Manufacturing Task Force at the European Medicines Agency, was speaking in the European Parliament on Tuesday.
A vaping flavour ban sets back public health PM+
22 Sep Health
A vaping flavour ban sets back public health
Vaping is under attack, and that is bad news for public health and smoking cessation, argue David Clement, Michael Landl and Yael Ossowski.
La rentrée: Martin Schirdewan fears Crisis mode is set to continue
18 Sep Health
La rentrée: Martin Schirdewan fears Crisis mode is set to continue
The Coronavirus crisis has masked many social issues, but these problems will not go away without action, says co-chair of Parliament’s GUE/NGL Group, Martin Schirdewan.
Keep Moving, Keep Positive PM+
18 Sep Health
Keep Moving, Keep Positive
Former Olympian and Vice President of Worldwide Sports Performance and Fitness at Herbalife Nutrition, Samantha Clayton, suggests five tips to help us take care of our mental and physical health needs during these difficult times.
Access to more and better data key to delivering high standards of animal welfare and sustainable food production Event Coverage
18 Sep Health
Access to more and better data key to delivering high standards of animal welfare and sustainable food production
A comprehensive, ‘One Health’ approach to animal husbandry recognises that animal, human and environmental health are interdependent, report Brian Johnson and Ana Gallego.
EU warns Hungary not to discriminate against EU citizens during ongoing health crisis
02 Sep Health
EU warns Hungary not to discriminate against EU citizens during ongoing health crisis
The move comes after Hungary imposed travel restrictions on foreigners on Tuesday.
‘Vital’ schools reopen as soon as possible, EU disease prevention chief tells MEPs
02 Sep Health
‘Vital’ schools reopen as soon as possible, EU disease prevention chief tells MEPs
School closures should be the ‘last measure you take’ to fight COVID-19, says Dr Andrea Ammon.
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.”
Dieselgate scandal: EU and Member States have been too passive in bringing car industry to account
17 Jul Health
Dieselgate scandal: EU and Member States have been too passive in bringing car industry to account
Stichting Car Claim has been at the forefront of efforts to convince car manufacturers to accept responsibility for their actions and compensate those affected, argues Dr. Marten Oosting.
European Parliament keen to play key role in boosting actions to tackle AMR
14 Jul Health
European Parliament keen to play key role in boosting actions to tackle AMR
COVID-19 may only be a foretaste of what we could expect from a world where antimicrobials are no longer effective, explains deputy chair of the European Parliament’s MEP interest group on AMR, Tiemo Wölken
New AMR Action Fund could be ‘game changer’ in battle against antimicrobial resistance
10 Jul Health
New AMR Action Fund could be ‘game changer’ in battle against antimicrobial resistance
Fund’s launch comes with warning that up to ten million lives could be lost globally each year by 2050 to antimicrobial resistant ‘superbugs’.
Why the EU needs pharmaceutical independence
10 Jul Health
Why the EU needs pharmaceutical independence
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.
EU Pharmaceutical Strategy could be a lost opportunity if action is not taken now Thought Leader
02 Jul Health
EU Pharmaceutical Strategy could be a lost opportunity if action is not taken now
In its current form, the pharma strategy roadmap lacks the necessary drivers of innovation to put Europe back at the forefront of medical discovery, writes Nathalie Moll
WHO forced to defend contribution to tackling COVID-19 after blistering attack by MEP
30 Jun Health
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+
26 Jun Health
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
25 Jun Health
EU responded ‘poorly’ to Coronavirus crisis, survey shows
The poll says that “majorities in all countries” complained that the EU “did not rise to the challenge” - this includes 63 percent in Italy and 61 percent in France, two of the worst-hit countries.
Parliament praised for decision to set up special committee on cancer
24 Jun Health
Parliament praised for decision to set up special committee on cancer
The committee is tasked with identifying legislation and other measures that can help prevent and fight cancer, as well as examining ways to support further research into the disease.
Chrysoula Zacharopoulou interview: Célébrer la diversité
22 Jun Health
Chrysoula Zacharopoulou interview: Célébrer la diversité
Tout être humain a le droit de vivre dans la dignité et de s’épanouir, indépendamment de sa couleur de peau, de son genre, de son handicap, de son appartenance ethnique ou de son orientation sexuelle. Chrysoula Zacharopoulou défend auprès de Lorna Hutchinson la nécessité de porter ces valeurs européennes fondatrices.
AMR: new business model for antibiotics development urgently needed Event Coverage
18 Jun Health
AMR: new business model for antibiotics development urgently needed
EU policymakers and stakeholders warned that the Coronavirus crisis may be a foretaste of what to expect from a world without effective antibiotics.
Chrysoula Zacharopoulou interview: Celebrating diversity
17 Jun Health
Chrysoula Zacharopoulou interview: Celebrating diversity
Regardless of skin colour, gender, disability, ethnicity or sexual orientation, every human being has the right to live with dignity and opportunities. Chrysoula Zacharopoulou tells Lorna Hutchinson that we must commit to defending these founding European values.
MEPs ask Parliament to help support staff affected by Coronavirus crisis
15 Jun Health
MEPs ask Parliament to help support staff affected by Coronavirus crisis
A letter signed by several MEPs from the Greens, Socialists and GUE political groups says that scores of “service provider” employees have been affected by the crisis.