Russia’s brutal aggression in 🇺🇦 has laid bare the horrors and scars of war. We must offer vital mental health support to all those in need.
Today we make €9 million available from #EU4Health to support partner organisations such as the Red Cross to continue their crucial work.
RT @EU_Health: The Russian invasion of Ukraine has a very serious psychological impact on refugees, especially children & vulnerable groups
Today, we d…
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RT @EU_Health: Protecting displaced persons from Ukraine is at the core of the EU's Temporary Protection Directive
Activated for the first time ever, it ensures that those under its scope can access their right to immediate social & medical care
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#StandWithUkraine #HealthUnion
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The continuous supply of medicines from the UK is essential for hundreds of thousands of patients in Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Ireland and Malta.
With today’s adoption by Member States, we have a solution for citizens to continue to access the medicines they need at all times.
RT @EU_Health: The pandemic shows: It's crucial to have access to medicines at all times
Today, thanks to @europarl_en & @EUCouncil, our proposal to ens…
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Tomorrow, the world comes together to #StandUpForUkraine and its people.
I encourage everyone, industry, stakeholders and citizens to join in and support our global pledge.
Together, we can all make a difference.
RT @EU_Commission: Tomorrow at 3 PM CET, join us in the global pledging event #StandUpForUkraine.
President @vonderleyen and @CanadianPM, together with @GlblCtzn and President @AndrzejDuda, will mobilise support and …
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Delighted to participate again in the Conference on the #FutureOfEurope health discussions.
Listening to the voices and expectations of our citizens is essential in building a better and healthier future for all Europeans.
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Citizens must have access to medicines they need at all times.
▶️I welcome @europarl_en vote on our proposal to ensure availability of medicines for Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Malta, and Ireland.
An important step in our commitment to ensuring continuity of supply for patients.
RT @europarl_en: MEPs have adopted measures to continue supplying medicines from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, as well as to Cyprus, Ireland and Ma…
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RT @Food_EU: While contamination source is found, we’re closely monitoring the #Salmonella outbreak linked to chocolate products.
Unsafe products must be recalled from consumers by producing food operator.
Full trust in EU national authorities taking follow-up actions.
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Our commitment under #EUFarm2Fork is clear➡️harmful chemical pesticides will either be banned or see their use restricted.
Scientific evidence from @EFSA_EU shows that outdoor use of Sulfoxaflor can be harmful to pollinators. We will now take action to restrict it to indoor use.
RT @Food_EU: #Sulfoxaflor has potential adverse impacts on wild pollinators 🐝
Following similar decisions taken on other harmful chemical pesticides, w…
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We mark #WorldHealthDay during Russia’s brutal war in 🇺🇦 and the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic.
It reminds us that our health and environment are invaluable and must be protected now more than ever.
My statement with @VSinkevicius👇
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Our Agencies will continue monitoring the latest data to support Member States with the next phase of their vaccination strategies.
As always, 🇪🇺 solidarity and coordination is essential to protect our societies.
https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/ecdc-ema-issue-advice-fourth-doses-mrna-covid-19-vaccines
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Based on science, a 2nd booster dose 👇
➡️ Could be given to people over 80.
➡️ May be considered for people 60 to 80 in situations of high risk.
➡️ For under 60s there is no current data indicating a need for a 2nd booster.
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Vaccination remains essential for our joint efforts against #COVID19.
🇪🇺 needs to have a common and timely strategy on further boosting.
Following discussions with Member States, EMA and ECDC have issued a joint statement on the administration of a 4th dose of mRNA vaccines.
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We simply cannot look away from the unconscionable Russian aggression.
Our commitment to #StandwithUkraine is absolute.
This was my message today to UA Health Minister Viktor Liashko.
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In a strong European #HealthUnion, health security means preparedness.
Today we take action to ensure increased preparedness for CBRN threats by procuring essential equipment, medicines and vaccines for 🇺🇦 and our Member States.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_2218
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▶️ #COVID19 vaccines are safe and effective for children and adolescents.
Today I discussed with health professionals and paediatric groups on 🇪🇺 support to better communicate the benefits of vaccination to parents, including those arriving from 🇺🇦.
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RT @EU_Commission: We can all do our bit to support the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇦
You can help via:
🔹 organisations in the EU.
🔹 official Ukrainian government humanitarian aid website.
🔹 major relief organisations active on the ground.
More information. ↓
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