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Dutch drugs association wants clear, predictable reimbursement procedures from pharma package [Advocacy Lab Content] on 28/05/24
The Dutch innovative medicines association, VIG, says amendments to the pharmaceutical legislation adopted by the European Parliament aren't enough to ease concerns.
EU determined to push forward with Pandemic Treaty negotiations despite setbacks on 27/05/24
Despite an additional week of intensive talks, negotiators were unable to reach agreement on the text of a new Pandemic Accord ahead of the World Health Assembly.
I want to empower patients, says Green group’s health expert on 23/05/24
“What kind of europe do we want? A Europe that puts patients’ needs at the forefront, or that prioritises the interests of big pharma?” says Greens health expert Tilly Metz
Commission boasts EU’s health achievements as more work beckons on 23/05/24
‘The European Health Union: Acting together for people’s health’ is how the Commission summed up its last five years of actions in health. The EU went "from firefighter to architect", in the words of Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas, but not everyone is convinced the current architecture is optimal.
Beating cancer in Europe: A health priority within our grasp [Promoted content] on 22/05/24
Greg Rossi discusses the imperative to address cancer in Europe with early detection, precision medicine and equitable access. Stressing the need for urgent action to make cancer a manageable condition, highlighting disparities and the importance of innovation.
European Health Union: ‘L’Union fait la force’ on 22/05/24
The European Commission will present its update of the ‘European Health Union: a Europe that prepares, prevents and protects' on Wednesday (22 May). Like the Belgian motto, ‘L’Union fait la force’ [Unity makes strength], the Health Union's aim is to create a more resilient Europe.
Poland’s medical innovation advances despite ongoing challenges, report shows [Advocacy Lab Content] on 21/05/24
Polish medical innovation has seen improvements, yet significant challenges remain, according to the latest Access GAP data, with access to innovative therapies and diagnostics increasing.
Czech clinical trials lead with 40% increase in cancer drug studies [Advocacy Lab Content] on 21/05/24
In Czechia, new data shows over 16,000 patients have been included in the research efforts for new drugs and vaccines, with clinical trials most frequently focusing on oncology and immunology.
Swedish neurologists warn ALS patients may have to self-pay for new gene therapy [Advocacy Lab Content] on 21/05/24
Swedish doctors fear Swedish patients may have to pay out-of-pocket for a treatment that targets a genetic cause of the neurodegenerative disease ALS. European authorities will decide this spring whether the drug can be marketed in Europe.
Pharma industry fears Bulgarian political crisis could hurt negotiations [Advocacy Lab Content] on 21/05/24
The Bulgarian pharmaceutical industry fears that the country's political crisis could negatively impact the protection of national interests during the negotiations on the new European pharmaceutical legislation.

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 Health Weekly 
Genetic diagnostic technology a game changer for rare diseases, but ethics concerns linger [Advocacy Lab Content] (21/05/24)
UK’s infected blood scandal could and should have been avoided, inquiry finds (21/05/24)
Pfizergate: Belgian court postpones case to December taking pressure off von der Leyen (20/05/24)
WHO warns of intensified antimicrobial resistance, updating priority pathogen list (17/05/24)
EMA safety committee suspend medicine used to prevent premature birth (17/05/24)
EU needs to catch up with US in research and development, lobby warns (17/05/24)
Slovak Health Minister Dolinková survives no-confidence vote [Advocacy Lab Content] (15/05/24)
Health Commissioner Kyriakides: Discrimination against cancer survivors unacceptable (15/05/24)
Ireland’s clinical trials scorecard outpaced by Denmark, says biopharma trade body [Advocacy Lab Content] (15/05/24)
Study reveals long diagnostic delays for rare diseases in Europe (14/05/24)
French industry minister Lescure welcomes Italian pharma company Chiesi’s investment in France (14/05/24)
Hungary’s ageing health system suffering traumatic personnel loss [Advocacy Lab Content] (14/05/24)
Medicines impacting Belgian water system, environmental risk analysis demanded [Advocacy Lab Content] (14/05/24)
Commission opens infringement procedures against Bulgaria over medicine tenders [Advocacy Lab Content] (14/05/24)
Poles disappointed over pharmaceutical prices, state subsidies remain low [Advocacy Lab Content] (14/05/24)
Pandemic Agreement negotiations go into extra time (13/05/24)
Belgian presidency calls for coordinated action against antimicrobial resistance (10/05/24)
Czech ministry proposes changes in medicines price setting approach [Advocacy Lab Content] (10/05/24)
EU’s working time rules ignored, Greek doctors take case to EU institutions [Advocacy Lab Content] (10/05/24)
EU raises alarm at 10-fold increase in whooping cough cases (08/05/24)
Does the EU need an immunisation strategy? (08/05/24)
Realising the potential of HTA Reform [Promoted content] (08/05/24)
European Health Data Space can help create Ireland’s fit-for-purpose health system [Advocacy Lab Content] (07/05/24)
Irish pharma sector quizzes European election candidates on innovation, sustainability, and regulation [Advocacy Lab Content] (07/05/24)
Belgian innovative pharma sector urges government to prioritise competitiveness [Advocacy Lab Content] (07/05/24)
Patient safety risk in EU, healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic use rise [Advocacy Lab Content] (07/05/24)
Bratislava hesitates on pharma package, concerns voiced on RDP’s unpredictability [Advocacy Lab Content] (07/05/24)
The 10 times EU Parliament pulled its weight and flexed muscles (06/05/24)
Slovakia’s new fiscal deficit measures hit health coverage, staff levels [Advocacy Lab Content] (03/05/24)
Sweden eyes broader use of precision cancer medicine [Advocacy Lab Content] (03/05/24)
Hungary launches new national nutritional safety vigilance website [Advocacy Lab Content] (03/05/24)
Europe’s average life expectancy reaches 81.5 years (03/05/24)
Bitter necessity: Health Union and a healthy Union (03/05/24)
France: Europe’s highest tax burden for pharma industry, lobby warns (02/05/24)
Higher consumption fails to improve well being, says Happy Planet Index (02/05/24)
Health inequalities persist 20 years after the 2004 enlargement (01/05/24)
Europe’s amputation crisis, diabetes experts call for urgent new screening programs [Advocacy Lab Content] (01/05/24)
European Commission ‘prepared’ in the face of US bird flu outbreak (30/04/24)
Long road ahead for EU Pharma Package says Polish pharmaceutical sector [Advocacy Lab Content] (29/04/24)
Slovakia’s major hospital reforms plagued by delays and controversies [Advocacy Lab Content] (29/04/24)

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