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?
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 Partner Content
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 Partner Content
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.
Alarming increase across Europe in the number of children sleeping rough
11 Apr Health
Alarming increase across Europe in the number of children sleeping rough
Despite soaring figures, relatively little information exists about children who sleep rough, says Nick Fouché.
A worrying start for the European citizens’ initiative?
10 Apr Health
A worrying start for the European citizens’ initiative?
The 'One of Us' European citizens’ initiative adheres to the rules of the ECI, but is repugnant to the initiative’s spirit, argues Edite Estrela.
Policymakers must do more to address depression, argues MEP
10 Apr Health
Policymakers must do more to address depression, argues MEP
Angelika Werthmann explains why EU policymakers must 'take the lead' in reducing the impact of depression in the workplace.
More to do in global fight against malaria says UN chief
09 Apr Health
More to do in global fight against malaria says UN chief
UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon has told policymakers and stakeholders that "health is the greatest wealth" during a Roll back malaria event in Brussels.
PM+: EU’s clinical trials regulation ‘a step in right direction’ Partner Content
09 Apr Health
PM+: EU’s clinical trials regulation ‘a step in right direction’
But threats to clinical trial data transparency remain on the horizon, warns Ancel•la Santos Quintano.
Europe must maintain fight against non-communicable disease
07 Apr Health
Europe must maintain fight against non-communicable disease
Europe is leading the way in the fight against non-communicable diseases, but must not take further progress for granted, warns Gauden Galea.
Chronic diseases slowing economic and social development
04 Apr Health
Chronic diseases slowing economic and social development
The management of chronic diseases is the most significant burden facing Europe’s healthcare systems, writes Adonis Georgiadis.
More integration to tackle health inequalities in European kidney care
03 Apr Health
More integration to tackle health inequalities in European kidney care
Experts unite to call for improved access to renal replacement therapy in Europe at the EKHA spring forum 2014.