Pleased to meet with 🇮🇪 Health Minister @DonnellyStephen in Dublin today.
A rich menu of topics on our agenda, including our ongoing work to support 🇺🇦, health threats and EU preparedness, implementing #EUCancerPlan and the European #HealthData Space.
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Many of those fleeing Ukraine are experiencing psychological trauma.
With the invaluable support of @ifrc, we are providing vital mental health support services to refugees arriving in 🇪🇺 as they start to rebuild their lives.
RT @EU_Health: Escaping shelling,living with war wounds & concerns for loved ones in conflict zones pose specific mental health challenges
A contribution agreement w/@IFRC for €7 million under #EU4Health …
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Transatlantic cooperation on crisis response and pandemic preparedness are of vital importance to 🇪🇺.
We are taking a further step to deepen our joint work in this crucial area.
Pleased to sign a cooperation agreement between @HHSGov and @EU_Commission with @SecBecerra.
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▶️🇪🇺 Scientific Advice Platform discussed the latest on #COVID19, #Monkeypox and the health situation in Ukraine 🇺🇦.
Being prepared for the weeks and months ahead is a key priority, with coordinated and united European action to protect our citizens.
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RT @EU_Health: Non-communicable diseases (#NCDs) are responsible for around 2/3 of deaths in the EU
Find out how the #HealthierTogether Initiative can support countries & help improve citizens’ health at our webinar w/ @SKyriakidesEU on June 22
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Σήμερα έχασα μια πολύ καλή φίλη και συνεργάτιδα και η Κύπρος μια σπουδαία Υπουργό. Θα θυμόμαστε πάντα τη Ζέτα Αιμιλιανίδου με πολλή αγάπη και μεγάλο σεβασμό.
Συλλυπητήρια και κουράγιο στην οικογένεια της.
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Question time today in #EPlenary ➡️ Our citizens want us to reduce the use and risk from pesticides to protect human health and the environment.
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Today Cancer survivors and supporters recognize survivors, raise awareness of the ongoing challenges and celebrate life #EUCancerPlan
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Over 500 🇺🇦 patients have been transferred to 🇪🇺 hospitals through the EU Solidarity Mechanism and the support of 13 Member States and EEA partners.
As the humanitarian tragedy worsens, more people will need our help. The EU’s support to Ukraine and its people is unwavering.
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EU food systems have one of the highest safety and health standards in the world, and are firmly set on the path towards sustainability.
By promoting our health, environmental and animal welfare standards worldwide, we can and should also lead this necessary global transition.
RT @Food_EU: 🇪🇺 = 3rd largest agri-food importer
Using this weight, we want to promote health, environmental & animal welfare standards worldwide 🌎
Rea…
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Important meeting with representatives of 🇪🇺 pharmaceutical industry to ensure continued access to vital medical supplies for 🇺🇦 and its people.
With a worsening humanitarian situation unfolding in Ukraine, this work is as urgent and crucial as ever.
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#EUCancerPlan in motion:
today at @Sverigesriksdag Health Committee to discuss cancer prevention, treatment and care in 🇸🇪.
This is Europe's Cancer plan giving hope to 🇪🇺 patients and families.
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Happy to meet good friends from our political family at #EPPRotterdam.
Together, with a strong European spirit of cooperation and solidarity in the @EPP family, we can achieve our common priorities and build a stronger Union for every citizen.
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Delighted to meet European Parliament President @RobertaMetsola and @EPPGroup President @ManfredWeber at the @EPP Congress in Rotterdam.
We discussed our shared objectives in the area of health, and I look forward to their cooperation and support moving forward.
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RT @EPPGroup: We are in Rotterdam today where the @EPP Congress will elect its new President.
We will also discuss several pressing topics such as European security, defence architecture & the resilience of economies.
📲Follow #EPPRotterdam & share your thoughts with us.
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Με ιδιαίτερη χαρά συναντήθηκα σήμερα με τον φίλο Πρόεδρο @AverofCY και την αντιπροσωπεία @DYSI1976, στο περιθώριο της πρώτης μέρας εργασιών του Συνεδρίου του Ευρωπαϊκού Λαϊκού Κόμματος.
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Important meeting with 🇳🇱 Health Minister @ministerVWS in The Hague.
We discussed our shared priorities on👇
🔹Pandemic preparedness.
🔹Reforming 🇪🇺 pharmaceutical rules.
🔹Implementing #EUCancerPlan and European #HealthData Space.
🔹Continuing 🇪🇺 support to 🇺🇦 and its people.
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Every year, the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and waste keep taking their toll on the health of citizens and our environment.
Ahead of #WorldNoTobaccoDay, I call on everyone to take their health into their own hands, and call it quits on tobacco👇
#EUCancerPlan
#EWAC22
RT @EU_Health: Let's create a tobacco-free generation!
Tobacco consumption continues to be the leading cause of preventable cancer, with 27% of all canc…
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There is no food security without pollinators.
Protecting bees and insects will have a big impact on the 🌍 we leave behind for future generations, and we are committed to take strong action with our #EUFarm2Fork Strategy.
RT @Food_EU: This 👇 is why we need #EUFarm2Fork
75% of global food crops depend on animal pollination. A sustainable food system takes care of biodiversity, because biodiversity loss means less food security.…
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Happy to meet 🇫🇷 Health Minister @BrigBourguignon for the first time and wish her the very best for the challenges that lie ahead.
I look forward to continuing on the same path with @Europe2022FR, working for a strong European #HealthUnion that delivers for our citizens.
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