Advancing early care for cerebral palsy: the BornToGetThere project [Promoted content]

The BornToGetThere project has been set to advance early detection, surveillance, and intervention for infants at high risk of cerebral palsy. Coordinated by the University of Pisa, it brought together global partners to implement evidence-based practi…

Swedish SANT-MEP wants Pharma Package compromise this spring

Swedish MEP Jessica Polfjรคrd believes Poland has softened its position. She believes the Polish presidency wants to find a good compromise and get the legislation sealed.

Turning aspirations into action for rare disease patients

Inspired by the rare disease communityโ€™s passionate drive to advance policies that provide equitable access to care, UCB spearheaded Aspire4Rare: a global initiative supporting the development of rare disease policies.

AI, new strategies could fast-track cerebral palsy detection, says award-winning researcher [Advocacy Lab Content]

Innovative solutions are driving change in the early diagnosis and intervention of cerebral palsy. Integrating AI into diagnostics and advancing research into neuroplasticity is finally engaging policymakers.
The post AI, new strategies could fast-trac…

Denmark strengthens nicotine and alcohol prevention to protect youth

Nightlife zones have been introduced in Denmark. No products with an alcoholic strength by volume of more than 6% can be sold to 16-17-year-olds. Stricter nicotine regulations take effect this summer.
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Early detection means early intervention โ€“ how Europe is advancing cerebral palsy diagnosis [Advocacy Lab Content]

Despite advances in neonatal care, cerebral palsy is often diagnosed too late, with the average age of diagnosis at around 18 months. New EU projects aim to change that.
The post Early detection means early intervention โ€“ how Europe is advancing cerebr…

Swedish government invests โ‚ฌ6,5 million to address health capacity shortages

Swedish doctors’ union fear proposed one-time medical interventions could crowd out priority operations.
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Greece launching its first quality-of-care strategy to transform healthcare

The Greek Health Minister told Euractiv that the government aims to create an environment in which patients can be confident that their care is of high quality and that their rights and values are respected.
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Ukraine war briefing: Shock as Trump aid freeze hits Ukrainian causes

Veteransโ€™ help and healthcare among NGOs whose USAid funding has been cut off; Hungary steps aside from blocking Russia sanctions. What we know on day 1,070 Continue reading…

Latvia changes prescription pricing model, reduces copayments, supports EU joint procurement

“The calculations have shown a possible drop in prices for patients in total for both prescription and over-the-counter medicines by up to 20%,โ€ Abu Meri told Euractiv.
The post Latvia changes prescription pricing model, reduces copayments, supports E…

Von der Leyenโ€™s competitiveness plan to target ramp-up of critical medicine production

The upcoming Biotech Act will be part of the measures the Commission will target to turbo-charge investment and efficiency in the healthcare space
The post Von der Leyen’s competitiveness plan to target ramp-up of critical medicine production app…

Europeโ€™s cancer battle needs more data from patient experiences [Advocacy Lab Content]

A new Action Guide offers a clear roadmap to transform healthcare systems towards more efficient care delivery, placing patients at the heart of cancer care delivery.
The post Europe’s cancer battle needs more data from patient experiences appear…

Bulgaria expects new drug production boost from EU pharma package

Currently, patients in the Balkan country have access to only 45% of new authorised therapies for cancer, while in Germany, that percentage is 90%.
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Gaps remain in Commissionโ€™s health cybersecurity plan

A one-stop-shop for reporting cyberincidents would reduce administrative burden and ultimately improve the EU’s collective cybersecurity.
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Polandโ€™s growing health access delays damned by latest benchmark report

Polish patients wait an average of 4.2 months for guaranteed medical care. Angiologists report the longest average wait time at 13.9 months, followed by endocrinologists at 12.1 months and vascular surgeons at 11.6 months.
The post Poland’s growi…

Crisis mode failure, Swedish healthcare not prepared for attack or mass casualty event

A recent survey found only three of 21 Swedish healthcare regions could cope with a mass casualty event, war, or large terror attack.
The post Crisis mode failure, Swedish healthcare not prepared for attack or mass casualty event appeared first on Eura…

UKโ€™s Starmer to sign 100-year treaty with Zelenskyy in Ukraine

British leaderโ€™s trip comes at a key moment, with peace talks on the horizon as Donald Trump returns to power and threatens to shake up the dynamics of war.

Europe must act sooner to tackle youth mental health challenges, report urges [Advocacy Lab Content]

For every euro invested in mental well-being programs, up to โ‚ฌ24 is saved through reduced healthcare and social costs.
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EU lines up intel-sharing, cyber squads to stop hospital hacks

EU health care sector pummeled with cyberattacks in recent years.

Sofia criticized for lack of reforms in healthcare despite record budget

A lack of hospital and pharmaceutical reforms means ‘Bulgarians will get the same healthcare while paying 16.5% more,’ says former health minister.
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Hungarian multiple myeloma patients facing serious delays in plasma cancer diagnosis

Delayed diagnosis causes a significant disadvantage for Hungarian patients adding cost and complexity to the already stretched healthcare system.
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Clearing the Air: Tackling the Climate Crisis through Sustainable Healthcare [Promoted content]

The climate crisis is a health crisis. It doesnโ€™t just disrupt the environment; it fundamentally threatens our health.
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โ€˜Itโ€™s easy to call what she did evilโ€™: inside Denmarkโ€™s Oscars entry, about a serial child murderer

Dagmar Overbye took in unwanted children โ€“ and killed them in horrific ways. The directer of The Girl With the Needle explains why he brought the story of โ€˜The Angel Makerโ€™ to the big screenThe citizens of Denmark enjoy a reputation for living an excep…

What California can learn from the place that invented the initiative

Our California ballot-measure reporter heads to Switzerland on the 150th anniversary of its first federal referendum to see what a state mad about direct democracy can take away from the country that devised i

Ireland leads in adolescent health, but OECD report finds health workforce in crisis

The OECD reports positive youth health trends in Ireland but notes over 40% of doctors and 50% of nurses Ireland in Ireland were foreign-trained.
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Ukraine war briefing: US grants $6bn in aid to Ukraine before Trump inauguration

Aid package includes weapons and economic assistance to pay for critical government services; Ukraine foreign minister visits Syria. What we know on day 1,042The US has unveiled almost $6bn in military and budget aid for Ukraine, as the Biden administr…

Health, innovation, and diplomacy guide Polandโ€™s path as EU Council lead

One of the seven pillars of security defined by Poland ahead of the EU Presidency is health security. High on the agenda will be acceleration of progress on the EU’s pharmaceutical package.
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Czechia approves new cardiovascular plan, experts urge swift implementation

Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of mortality in the Czech Republic. The goal of the new plan is to prevent further episodes, improve quality of life, and allow patients to maintain their independence.
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Tributes pour in for Jimmy Carter

Joe Biden has long expressed an admiration for Carter, a sentiment that was palpable in the presidentโ€™s statement Sunday evening.

Croatia set to reelect its โ€˜Donald Trumpโ€™

Zoran Milanoviฤ‡, a critic of the EU and NATO, is expected to come in first in Sundayโ€™s presidential election.

Polandโ€™s health minister praises a year of intense action; wins for pharmacy, womenโ€™s health

The Polish government has allocated over โ‚ฌ215 million to support investments in healthcare facilities in smaller towns and rural areas.
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How can cancer-care efficiency improve patient outcomes and deliver healthcare value? [Advocacy Lab Content]

This special report also looks closely at cancer patient health outcomes (PROMS / PREMS) and how patient-reported data can help improve efficiency for cancer patients while delivering better value healthcare.
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Germanyโ€™s snap elections: What will it mean for health?

Ahead of next yearโ€™s German Federal elections, Euractiv takes a look at what each party is promising voters on healthcare.
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Bulgarian healthcare system inaccessible for vulnerable people, says new report

Bulgaria has the highest level of catastrophic health expenditures in the EU, a hurricane of limited financial protection and excessively high household spending on health.
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Millions of Danes asked to become organ donors, more than 400 on waiting list

A new organ donor consent model is to be discussed in the Danish Parliament tomorrow. The cross-party initiative will attempt to increase organ donation and reduce the transplant waiting list death rate.
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Europe faces worrying skills shortages, says EU Commission

Labour gaps are especially acute in STEM sectors as well as in construction, transport, healthcare, and education, the Commission said.
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Meloni government waters down increase to ministersโ€™ salaries after huge backlash

Rome’s push for wage bumps jarred with an otherwise cost-cutting budget.

Slovak health system on life support after parliament threatens doctors with prison

The Slovak health ministry and health trade unions have three weeks to reach a consensus, with serious healthcare disruption looming, and the risk of imprisonment.
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Why Europeโ€™s health policies must prioritize chronic kidney disease

Undetected Chronic Kidney Disease affects millions in Europe, but it could be preventable, manageable and tackled with the right policies.

Europeโ€™s Syrians shaken by debate over repatriation to their war-ravaged homeland

For many Syrian refugees in Europe, joy at the fall of Assad has been tempered by immediate calls for them to go home.

Calls for less bureaucracy, more cooperation to promote EU pharmaceutical competitiveness

The EU must foster life sciences collaboration and bold action, it’s at a turning point where the problems of competitiveness have been diagnosed, and now those problems must be addressed.
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Bulgarian public healthcare increasingly dependent on private funding

Bulgaria’s pharma industry is calling for an urgent 15 per cent increase in the 2025 pharmaceutical budget. Each year the state budget for medicines runs out earlier.
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Valuing preventative interventions in HTA: the impact of discounting practices [Promoted content]

Healthcare innovation is shifting toward technologies with long-term benefits, targeting prevention, disease interception and slowing progression. Yet, current economic evaluations sometimes skew governmental decision-making toward short-term gains, dr…

115,000 Belgians join new diabetes care pathway, but prevention remains a critical challenge

One euro invested in diabetes prevention can save eight euros in the future. Diabetes is crushing Europe’s health budgets, but Belgium is trying to get ahead of the curve.

Barnierโ€™s French government hangs by a thread as Le Penโ€™s ultimatum looms

Far-right leader holds prime minister’s future in her hands as eurozone’s second biggest economy hurtles toward political and financial uncertainty.

EU health systems struggling to address diabetes crisis, reveals new analysis [Advocacy Lab Content]

As diabetes cases surge across Europe, healthcare systems are grappling with an escalation, leaving millions without sufficient access to early diagnosis, preventive care, and innovative treatments.

Czech government avoids doctorsโ€™ strike, but cuts money for innovative treatments

Czech patients’ organisations warn a new healthcare deal could affect access to innovative treatments. After reaching a funding agreement with the health ministry, general practitioners cancelled planned protests at the end of October.ย 

Slovak telemedicine roll-out driving healthcare efficiency, resilience

Remote healthcare in Slovakia continues to struggle with accessibility, awareness, and implementation. A new legislative framework for telemedicine is being incorporated into the country’s healthcare system.

Climate world absorbs a reality theyโ€™d hoped to avoid: Trump is back

Green stocks wobble as officials rush to respond and activists brace for the unknown. ‘It’s going to suck,’ one said.

Trumpโ€™s stunning comeback: 6 takeaways from his resounding win

Trumpโ€™s victory looks like a realignment.

European Patientsโ€™ Forum developing new patient involvement barometer to improve healthcareย 

Patient involvement in health policy is a patchwork across the EU. Putting the lived experience front and centre of policy-making was prioritised at a recent high-level policy event organised by the European Patients’ Forum.

Britain braces for a Trump tariff war

The Republicanโ€™s protectionist trade posture would hit enemies and allies alike. U.K. officials are preparing for every outcome.

We need an urgent shift towards prevention-based healthcare [Promoted content]

Prevention has demonstrated significant value for public health and the economy. There is now an opportunity to prioritise investment in prevention, including immunisation, to help address the healthcare challenges we face today by adopting a preventiv…

Business leaders are worried about JD Vance and the future of the GOP

Theyโ€™ve watched the party move away from them under Donald Trump. Theyโ€™re worried his chosen successor could accelerate the shift.

British โ€˜mega pollโ€™ leans toward Harris victory

Election pollsters may be โ€˜herdingโ€™ and giving the impression Trump is stronger than he really is, Focaldata research suggests.

Why Spainโ€™s floods were so deadly

The day his people drowned, Valenciaโ€™s president accepted a certificate.

Diabetes inequity risks damaging Europeโ€™s fragile health systems [Advocacy Lab Content]

Insulin affordability and availability across Europe are just part of the complex diabetes management dynamics challenging the EUโ€™s fragile and diverse healthcare systems. Socioeconomic and regional disparities play their part, but so too does innovati…

Meet the gun-toting Brits who will vote for Donald Trump

A British tea room in the swing state of Georgia plays host to some unlikely political views.

Bulgariaโ€™s state health system failing pregnant and vulnerable women

Bulgaria’s inefficient state healthcare system is failing to provide care for pregnant women who cannot pay health insurance, according to a reportย by the Bulgarian National Audit Office.

โ€˜Explainer-in-Chiefโ€™ Bill Clinton Makes the Economic Case for Harris

In eastern North Carolina, the former president tells voters why the pandemic caused inflation, not Democrats, and prescription-drug prices are on the ballot.

Revising Europeโ€™s pharmaceutical sector, future-proofing a healthier Europe

Euractivโ€™s team of healthcare journalists reports daily on health-related stories from the Member States – one of our key thematics is the EU Pharma Package. Read health news and coverage of current events within the EU pharmaceutical industry.

Slovak healthcare crisis, 2400 doctors threaten to quit on 1 November

Healthcare workers remain dissatisfied with Slovakia’s current fiscal consolidation plan, despite the new Health Minister ล aลกko’s โ‚ฌ100 million concession. The unions refuse to move, taking a tougher stance in negotiations.

Fears over health NGOsโ€™ future as massive EU funding cut looms

NGOs have been briefed that grants will be cut by 50 percent.

Itโ€™s too easy to claim Sara Wagenknecht is beyond the pale. Hereโ€™s what German voters see in her | Julian Coman

Progressives shouldnโ€™t dismiss the โ€˜left-conservativeโ€™ leader โ€“ her popularity is driven by her powerful critique of runaway capitalismOn a chilly autumnal evening last month, the Berliner Platz in the eastern German city of Cottbus was buzzing by the …

Overcoming the barriers to Europeโ€™s leadership in medical innovation

Over the years, Europe’s share of global medicine R&D investments has dropped. However, with the new EU mandate, there is a chance to turn this around

France to take stake in Sanofi unit to quell backlash over sale to US firm

Move follows fears over jobs and control when private equity firm CD&R entered talks to buy Opella for โ‚ฌ16bnThe French government is to take a stake in the pharmaceutical company Sanofiโ€™s consumer healthcare division to try to quell a backlash as t…

Sweden boosts defense spending to handle a โ€˜wartime situationโ€™

Defense Minister Pรฅl Jonsonย told POLITICO that a Russian attack “cannot be excluded.”

Flemish prevention budget increase not enough, say patient groups

The new Flemish government increased its prevention healthcare budget by only โ‚ฌ10 million; patient groups have raised concerns about the budget’s adequacy – they are calling for a higher investment.

Itโ€™s time for Europe to harness the power of medical technology

Using the incredible power of medical technology, Europe can positively transform lives and its healthcare systems

Rewriting Alzheimerโ€™s future together โ€“ a call to action for G7 countries

Treatments for this disease have already advanced dramatically, but there is much further to go. We must take this historic opportunity to usher in a new era

Lithuania to pick new parliament in election clouded by economic angst, Russia fears

Opinion polls show the main opposition Social Democrats led by Vilija Blinkeviciute ahead in the race with about 18% support.

100 days of Starmer: How Labourโ€™s big win went off the rails

After just a few months in office, the new British government is finding life tough.

France pledges to spare middle class after unveiling draconian budget cuts

The budget, unveiled on Thursday, aims to bring the deficit down to 5 percent of gross domestic product next year.

Israel pursuing โ€˜wantonโ€™ destruction of Gaza health system, UN commission says

An inquiry by the world body found Israeli forces deliberately killed and tortured medical personnel.

Shocking Slovak healthcare audit report says system is โ€˜a seriously ill patientโ€™

The Slovak Supreme Audit Office has published a scathing report describing the Slovak health system as a seriously ill patient. The shocking analysis is the latest in a series of damaging healthcare events plaguing Robert Fico’s government.

โ€˜Like the Guggenheim!โ€™ Inside Zurichโ€™s staggering, revolutionary new hospital for kids

From the chalet-style patient โ€˜cottagesโ€™ to the walls designed for scribbling on, Herzog & de Meuronโ€™s Kinderspital is a stylish, healing, child-friendly miracle โ€“ and it cost less than UK equivalentsโ€˜Hospitals are the ugliest places in the world,โ€…

Slovakia continuously failed to fulfil hospital payment obligations rules Court of Justice [Advocacy Lab Content]

Slovakia has lost a Court of Justice ruling over continuous late payments to public hospitals. The state-owned health insurance company is facing serious financial struggles as healthcare budget troubles mount.

Setting Gender-Based Asylum Straight: The Court of Justiceโ€™s Landing Point

 

 

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International Plasma Awareness Week: Why it matters

An opportunity for the EU and its member states to meet growing patient need for essential medicines

A ‘dramatic break’ with China would be a ‘big mistake’, former ECB chief Trichet says

France’s public debt is very much in the spotlight. The country’s recently appointed prime minister, Michel Barnier, calls it a “sword of Damocles” hanging over future generations. Indeed, for many countries, paying interest on the national debt depri…

BE PIONEERING: The benefits of unlocking the value of diagnostic innovation in Alzheimerโ€™s [Promoted content]

There is an urgent need to improve access to new innovations in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Embracing breakthroughs such as blood-based biomarker testing, has the potential to transform timely, accurate diagnosis for the benefit…