The European Commission launches the Partnership for Action against Cancer
Written by Euregha
On the 24th June the European Commission reinforced its long-term commitment to the fight against cancer by creating a European Partnership for Action against Cancer. The partnership will focus on actions that can be taken at EU level to more effectively prevent and control cancer across Europe.
To mark the World No Tobacco Day, the Commission launches the second phase of its ‘HELP for a life without tobacco’ campaign. On 31 May, three new TV spots will be shown on over 100 TV channels across Europe for one month and repeated during the month of September.
The commission acts in response to the novel flue virus
Written by Euregha
In response to the novel flue virus, the Commission today adopted a common European definition for the novel flu virus. This will allow for an amendment to Decision 2002/253/EC, which lays down case definitions for reporting communicable diseases across the European Union.
On the 20th April 2009, EUREGHA will launch a working group on suicide prevention aiming at exploring the initiatives promoted by local and regional authorities.