| ATHENS – The Commission is seeking close cooperation with EU defence ministers as part of a new medical countermeasures plan to address future health crises, according to a document seen by Euractiv.
The strategy, due to be presented in July, lays out how the EU can respond more quickly and effectively to future pandemics or health emergencies resulting from chemical or biological warfare.
It focuses on medical countermeasures or anything that can help protect or treat people during a health crisis. These measures cover a broad range of tools, including vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks.
The plan is built around three main goals: spotting threats early, making sure countries have enough medical supplies, and speeding up the development of new treatments, especially in the face of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). | 