Prevention
Improving lung cancer survival in Europe
Political commitment to screening is crucial.
From stigma to support: Ending HIV in Europe by 2030
EU HTA: If we want faster access to cancer treatment for all, we need to get it right
What will it take to end the HIV epidemic in Europe?
How a supervolcano on the Italian coast became a problem too big to tackle
Brussels life expectancy on the rise — in some places more than others
Unlocking the full value of adult immunization
‘Zombie drug’ kills 11 after being found in pot vapes and knockoff pills in UK
New research shows xylazine, an ulcer-inducing tranquilizer linked to the deadly U.S. opioid epidemic, is on the rise.
Cannabis will be legal in Germany within days
New law decriminalizes possession and growing the drug at home from April 1.
Urgent call to policymakers – make chronic kidney disease a public health priority
Governments and policymakers must act now to elevate chronic kidney disease (CKD) as an urgent health policy priority, to bring the best possible outcomes for patients, caregivers, health systems, the economy and our planet.
Sexually transmitted infections on the rise across Europe, new data reveals
Promoting consistent condom use and talking more openly about STIs can help, the boss of Europe’s Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says.
Eliminating cervical cancer to save women’s lives
Leading international cervical health experts call on governments and health care authorities to address low and declining cervical cancer screening participation rates.
Brussels crime wave worries Belgian king
Violent incidents, including multiple shootings, have raised questions about safety in the EU capital.
EU chief quietly kills ‘nanny-state’ policies with eye on election
From pesticides to alcohol labeling, Ursula von der Leyen is taking an ax to any potentially vote-losing policies.
30 things Joe Biden did as president you might have missed
Drone armies, expanded overtime pay and over-the-counter birth control pills are just some of the new things Biden has ushered in as president that you might not have heard about.
Biden’s got pharma’s back in global pandemic treaty negotiations
Negotiators on a treaty to guide the world’s response to the next pandemic oppose any requirement to share drugmakers’ intellectual property.
Lower obesity in the Netherlands? Fat chance, says government
Health agency says targets are at risk for cutting obesity rates in a country where half of adults are overweight.
A starring role for NASA in Biden’s push to end cancer
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are using microgravity to unlock the disease’s secrets.
How Brussels is grappling (or not) with climate grief
Policy wonks are struggling with daily despair of climate news and the glacial pace of political action.
Macron’s government abstains from dry January
It’s more Bordeaux, less défi de janvier in France.
The right to breathe: how policymakers can tackle severe asthma
The international expert group behind the Severe Asthma Index calls on policymakers to take three urgent actions to tackle the disproportionate impact of severe asthma on patients and health systems.
How the world gets Universal Health Coverage back on track
This Universal Health Coverage Day, let’s focus on what makes a difference: early interventions and funding for noncommunicable diseases.
The European Parliament has an election security problem
EU elections are coming but the institution’s cybersecurity isn’t up to scratch to fight off the imminent deluge of attacks, insiders warn.
Let HIV communities lead
Ongoing HIV stigma hampers testing, treatment and prevention. Multilayered impacts necessitate community initiatives and the dismantling of discriminatory laws for effective collaboration, which are essential for achieving HIV elimination goals.
Transforming HIV prevention in Europe
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, has revolutionized HIV prevention. New technologies, including injectables, wider availability and the reduction of stigma are the next frontier.
Q&A: Ending HIV in the EU
Europe could be the first region worldwide to reach the UN’s goals to end AIDS. What’s holding us back?
Is Klebsiella the new MRSA?
Rates of the deadly drug-resistant infection are soaring, particularly in Slovenia and Hungary.
EU takes Greece to court over failure to update flood risk maps
It was the only EU member country not to comply.
Squaring the impossible circle: Looking to a future of improved cancer patient experience and efficient care
At a time of economic headwinds and depleted healthcare services, providing patients with a better experience and efficient care doesn’t have to be an either/or situation, as All.Can’s new report highlights.
Speaking Up for COPD: A global call for policy action
Transformation in COPD care is underway as Speak Up for COPD unites policymakers, healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, NGOs, and pharmaceutical industry to help make COPD a public health priority.