Health Archives

Major sums could be directed towards competitiveness and technology with military uses.

As the EU-China trade dispute escalates, Beijing blames Brussels for the stand-off over medical device market access.

Despite falling short of a formal “yellow card” challenge, objections from French and Swedish lawmakers suggest the EU’s Critical Medicines Act could face a rocky path in Council negotiations.

The Dutch government aims to address complex vaccine trends. Families from migrant backgrounds likely to see vaccine awareness push.

Levy on tobacco products among new EU revenue ideas as bloc seeks funds for defence and other priorities.

The consolidated cash pot aims to plug some of Europe's investment gap by deploying public funds to free up private capital.

In today's edition: Stockpiling, Ozempic, pharma wants a say in life sciences budget.

Health economist Kostas Athanassakis warns Trump’s drug pricing plan could backfire if it relies on pressuring Europe.

Greek MEPs Papandreou and Tsiodras warn that US pharma tariffs threaten health and supply chains, urging the Commission to react accordingly.

The European Commission has expressed regret over China’s decision to tighten access for EU medical device companies.

The drug purchasing reform is demanded by the European Commission. Sofia risks EU sanctions over a lack of public tenders in private hospitals.

Brussels targets faster innovation, stronger supply chains and military cooperation in new medical countermeasure plan.

In today's edition: Trump's pharma strategy vs. reality, medical devices, wild fires

The EU's health chief has made it clear he wants to speed-run major legislation by the end of 2025.

Bringing drug manufacturing back to the US may score political points but not without cost.

Regional authorities left out of consultations on key healthcare cybersecurity strategy.

Chinese medical device exports to the EU doubled between 2015 and 2023.

The resolution aims to address the chronic challenges faced by over 300 million people globally. The WHO Director-General will lead stakeholders in crafting a detailed, actionable roadmap.

Indian firm fined €489,000 for colluding in a 12-year price-fixing and market-sharing cartel in the pharmaceutical sector.

Early-season blazes fuel toxic air pollution as experts warn of rising respiratory and cardiovascular threats.

In today's edition: Parliament takes on health budget, medical devices, life sciences.

Sweden's 21 regions currently decide medicines purchasing independently, which could be problematic in acute situations, such as a pandemic, or war.

MEPs warn of funding gaps in key EU health programmes amid rising demands and budget cuts.

Despite a promised revision by year’s end, lawmakers and industry say urgent fixes can’t wait.