DG SANCO publishes the “Future Challenges paper: 2009-2014”
DG SANCO has just published its ‘Future Challenges paper: 2009-2014’.This paper provides a ‘draft vision’ of the main challenges that we will be facing under the lifespan of the next
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EU Policies, news
Commission is willing to strengthen the protection of animals used in scientific experiments
The European Commission presented today a proposal that aims to strengthen the protection of animals still used in scientific procedures in line with the European Union’s Protocol on Animal Welfare,
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Harnessing telemedicine to better access healthcare services
On the 4th November 2008, the European Commission adopted a Communication to support and improve access to telemedicine for EU citizens and healthcare professionals across Europe.
EU Policies, news
The proposal for a directive on Temporary Agency Work becomes law
The European Commission welcomed the decision by the European Parliament to approve the proposal for a directive on Temporary Agency Work that ensures equal treatment for all agency workers.
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Putting health at the heart of regions’ activities: the BIRTH Conglomerate
by Daniela Negri, Laura Motta, Francesco Ronfini In light of the Open Days 2008, 10 regions came together to create a conglomerate whose activities focused on health. BIRTH, i.e. Bringing
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EUREGHA raises the voice of regions in the Open Days 2008
by Daniela Negri, Laura Motta and Francesco Ronfini EUREGHA together with the Directorate-General for Health and Consumers, the European Commission Information Society and Media and COCIR has pro-actively taken part
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7th Hospital Hygiene Congress in Villach, 15-16 October
Sanicademia organizes and coordinates for the first time the biannual international Hospital Hygiene Congress in Villach. This year the event takes place for the seventh edition on 15th and 16th
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DG SANCO launches a public consultation on the annual work plan 2009
The Health Programme 2008-2013 entered into force on 1 January 2008. Since DG SANCO committed itself to open up the policy-making to civil society participation and other stakeholders, interested parties
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EFSA gives his “green light” on the food safety of the products derived from animal cloning
In 2007 the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was asked by the European Commission to provide a scientific opinion on the food safety, animal health, animal welfare and environmental implications
Cross-Border Healthcare, e-Health, news
Enabling cross-border cooperation: EU’s initiatives on e-health
The European Commission launched on 2 July 2008 two initiatives to improve the safety and quality of care to people who require medical assistance while travelling or living abroad, namely: