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
by Andreas Rogal
40 years of HIV pandemic: key learnings for the future of global health
17 Dec Health
40 years of HIV pandemic: key learnings for the future of global health
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
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
Dods EU Alert: Child Maintenance Systems
21 May Health
Dods EU Alert: Child Maintenance Systems
Child maintenance systems in EU Member States from a gender perspective (study)
PM+: EU has responsibility to 'inform consumers' through alcohol labelling PM+
20 May Health
PM+: EU has responsibility to 'inform consumers' through alcohol labelling
Mariann Skar urges incoming EU leadership to include alcoholic drinks in food labelling standards.
Commission announces €175m funding for vaccines and immunisation programmes
20 May Health
Commission announces €175m funding for vaccines and immunisation programmes
European commission president José Manuel Barroso has announced that the EU is to double its funding for vaccines and immunisation programmes to €25m per year for 2014-2020.
EU 'must continue' fight against cancer
19 May Health
EU 'must continue' fight against cancer
Despite progress made during the last parliament, Glenis Willmott says the 'fight' against cancer must continue into the next legislature.
Consumption and lifestyle key to link between alcohol and cancer
16 May Health
Consumption and lifestyle key to link between alcohol and cancer
R. Curtis Ellison reviews the scientific data surrounding the link between alcohol consumption and cancer.
'Urgent need' for EU action to tackle childhood obesity
14 May Health
'Urgent need' for EU action to tackle childhood obesity
The EU can help prevent obesity in pre-school children by exploring bold political and research choices, say Dorota Sienkiewicz and Tim Lobstein.
Commission making headway in fight against cancer
13 May Health
Commission making headway in fight against cancer
On the occasion of the European week against cancer, Paola Testori Coggi says 2014 will be remembered as a 'landmark year' for EU prevention initiatives.
EU must 'support and improve' Romanian health system
12 May Health
EU must 'support and improve' Romanian health system
The European commission must 'monitor reform' of Romanian healthcare system to protect patients' rights, says Oreste Rossi.
Greens/EFA group condemns new EU food watchdog board nominations
08 May Health
Greens/EFA group condemns new EU food watchdog board nominations
Food industry lobbyists proposed for EFSA Management Board
No place for food lobby on EFSA board, says NGO
06 May Health
No place for food lobby on EFSA board, says NGO
The European food safety authority's (EFSA) independence 'remains problematic' due to the food industry lobby's strong influence over 'scientific opinion', says Martin Pigeon.
'Reliable information' key to improving Europe's health
05 May Health
'Reliable information' key to improving Europe's health
Preventative medical measures through vaccinations help 'cut costs' and 'reduce poverty', argues Karin Kadenbach
Health sector ICT usage lagging '10 years behind'
02 May Health
Health sector ICT usage lagging '10 years behind'
An evolution in healthcare processes is long overdue, warns Jim Nicholson
Health inequality provoking 'patient migration'
02 May Health
Health inequality provoking 'patient migration'
Healthcare inequalities across the EU must be addressed at European level to improve access to quality treatment for patients, writes Andrey Kovatchev
eHealth maximises 'efficiency' of patient care
30 Apr Health
eHealth maximises 'efficiency' of patient care
Innovative eHealth systems are a step towards increased access to treatment and care for EU patients, argues Claudiu Ciprian Tănăsescu
EU's eHealth action plan gives 'added value'
29 Apr Health
EU's eHealth action plan gives 'added value'
The sharing of knowledge and best practice across borders, combined with technological improvements, can significantly improve Europe's health systems, writes Pilar Ayuso
PM+: Blocking mosquito bites ‘effective’ method to eradicate malaria PM+
29 Apr Health
PM+: Blocking mosquito bites ‘effective’ method to eradicate malaria
Prevention, through the use of insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying, is one of the best ways to win the battle against malaria, writes Egon Weinmueller.
eHealth can provide ‘triple win’ situation
28 Apr Health
eHealth can provide ‘triple win’ situation
Patient empowerment, cost efficiency and boosts to innovative start-ups are benefits of embracing eHealth-friendly policies, writes Neelie Kroes
PM+: EU 'substantially weakens' informed consent in clinical trials regulation PM+
23 Apr Health
PM+: EU 'substantially weakens' informed consent in clinical trials regulation
As the clinical trials regulation reaches implementation, Katrin Fjeldsted highlights the importance of both 'informed consent' and 'medical ethics'.
MEPs counter critisism of ‘One of Us’ European citizens’ initiative
17 Apr Health
MEPs counter critisism of ‘One of Us’ European citizens’ initiative
Anna Zaborska leads a chorus of MEP condemnation against Edite Estrela's 'misinformed and undemocratic' attitude towards the One of Us citizens' initiative.
Strasbourg round-up: Animal health and health package
16 Apr Health
Strasbourg round-up: Animal health and health package
Key rapporteurs Marit Paulsen, Elisabeth Jeggle and Britta Reimers give use their verdict on parliament's new raft of animal and plant health rules.
EU has 'responsibility' to tackle malaria
15 Apr Health
EU has 'responsibility' to tackle malaria
While high-income countries have eradicated malaria, there is still one person dying from the disease every minute, warns Nirj Deva.
New EU programme will support 'global health R&D'
14 Apr Health
New EU programme will support 'global health R&D'
April 2014 is set to be an important month for global health and the fight against poverty-related and neglected diseases, writes Vicky Ford.
EU must 'mobilise efforts' to tackle malaria
14 Apr Health
EU must 'mobilise efforts' to tackle malaria
Exchanges must be strengthened between the EU and malaria-prone countries in order to establish a coherent global strategy, argues Maurice Ponga
Policymakers must do more to protect and support the rights of street children
12 Apr Health
Policymakers must do more to protect and support the rights of street children
Street children are among the 'most vulnerable and least protected' groups in the world and more must be done to give this crucial issue the attention and support it deserves, a roundtable discussion in the European parliament has heard.