Stella Kyriakides @SKyriakidesEU@respublicae.eu
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety. Human rights advocate. Focus on the positive.
Joined Apr 2022
With @ViktorLiashko, we signed a historic agreement between the EU and Ukraine associating 🇺🇦 to the #EU4Health programme.
It will ensure Ukraine can access EU funding to support its health system immediately and in the future. It is another clear sign of our unwavering support.
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We then visited a perinatal centre, where babies are born into a world of war and violence.
The care given by the team here in the most difficult of circumstances is inspiring. The EU stands by you.
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Today, I was deeply moved by the extraordinary strength of health professionals and patients in Ukraine in my visit with @ViktorLiashko.
Visited a children’s hospital, where I spoke to brave staff and children.
EU stands by Ukraine 🇺🇦.
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Each year millions of citizens need access to vital treatment requiring blood transfusions, bone marrow transplants or cycles of IVF, for example.
Today’s new 🇪🇺 rules on blood, tissues and cells will ensure every citizen can count on the highest standards of quality and safety.
RT @EU_Health: We are taking another step towards a strong 🇪🇺 #HealthUnion by proposing stronger rules for blood, tissue & cells treatments:
🔹taking i…
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RT @vonderleyen: Today we hold our weekly meeting in Luxembourg.
To mark the 1st meeting of the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community, which took place here, 70 years ago.
It is no coincidence that it happened in🇱🇺
A country at the heart of Europe, which has Europe at heart.
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Inspiring to meet young cancer patients at @ugent benefiting from the support of @Care4AYA.
Their experiences show what #EUCancerPlan is about ➡️ bringing hope to 🇪🇺 cancer patients and their families every step of the way.
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Delighted to visit the oncology centre @ugent, to meet @komop_tgkanker and the team running the first Adolescents and Young Adults cancer care programme in 🇧🇪.
It is projects like this one that #EUCancerPlan aims to support & to give young cancer patients the best start in life.
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RT @EU_Health: 🇪🇺Blood, tissue & cell donations are crucial for medical treatments that can:
🏥save lives
🙏improve the quality of life
❤️help create life
This week we will propose a revised legislation to further improve access to safe & high quality therapies.
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Member States should roll out second boosters for everyone over the age of 60 as well as all vulnerable persons immediately.
I urge all those eligible to come forth and get vaccinated.
This is how we protect ourselves, our loved ones and our vulnerable populations.
RT @ECDC_EU: #ECDC and #EMA will continue to closely evaluate emerging vaccine effectiveness & epidemiological data and will update their recommendations according…
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With #COVID19 numbers rising again in Europe, I urge everybody to get vaccinated and boosted as quickly as possible.
There is no time to lose.
Our vaccines work, and offer good levels of protection against severe illness and hospitalisation.
RT @ECDC_EU: #JustPublished!
#ECDC and @EMA_News update recommendations on additional #booster doses of mRNA #COVID19 vaccines.
2nd booster doses should be considered for people 60-79 y.…
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RT @ECDC_EU: #JustPublished!
#Update to our Rapid Risk Assessment on #monkeypox outbreak in the EU/EEA.
Read more about the case count, symptoms, measures to take and learn more about how to communicate about #MPX.
All that in a handy thread below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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The increasing cases of #Monkeypox in Europe are concerning.
The @EU_Commission, through #HERA, moved quickly to procure and is already delivering vaccines to 🇪🇸🇩🇪🇵🇹🇧🇪.
More will come in the days and weeks ahead.
RT @ECDC_EU: Summer's here & there are a lot of opportunities for people to gather & enjoy themselves :)
With @WHO_Europe we have prepared a toolkit for event organisers & communities to reach out to people attendin…
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Speaking to @ACTAccelerator Facilitation Council ➡️ our collective efforts and 🌍 solidarity have enabled all citizens to access vaccines, diagnostics and treatments.
With #COVID19 still a threat, we must look to build on our cooperation to continue facing the pandemic together.
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Beyond strengthening 🌍 pandemic preparedness and response, our #EUGlobalHealthStrategy will reinforce health systems and aim to ensure better healthcare for all.
To achieve this, we need your help to craft a strategy that responds to the important challenges we face together.
RT @EU_Health: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted gaps in our global health security architecture
As we craft our 🆕#EUGlobalHealthStrategy, we invite you …
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Tackling the silent pandemic of antimicrobial resistance is a top priority. To do so, we must address human, animal, plant and environmental health as one.
Today’s vote by Member States is a key step forward. 🇪🇺 is determined to support 🌍 efforts in the fight against #AMR.
RT @EU_Health: We stand at the forefront of the fight against the silent pandemic #AMR
Today, the Member States endorsed a list of designated antimicrobials…
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RT @ElisaFerreiraEC: A gender perspective is essential to address today’s challenges.
Always inspired by the strong leadership of my brilliant ♀️🇪🇺 colleagues.
Missing @vestager @JuttaUrpilainen @helenadalli @GabrielMariya
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As @Europe2022FR comes to an end, I would like to congratulate 🇫🇷 on a successful Presidency and thank them for the support and cooperation.
We took key steps in building our #HealthUnion and delivering on #EUFarm2Fork.
I look forward to continuing this work with @EU2022_CZ.
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The #COVID19 pandemic is still with us.
Numbers are rising again sharply in Europe.
International regulators agree ➡️current vaccines work against #Omicron and its sub-variants.
Throughout summer, protect yourselves with vaccines and boosters!
RT @EMA_News: Global regulators and @WHO agreed yesterday on key principles to adapt #Covid19vaccine to tackle virus variants 🌐
Read more about the findings of the #ICMRA regulatory …
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▶️🇪🇺 Scientific Advice Platform discussed the latest on #COVID19.
With COVID-19 numbers rising, being prepared for the weeks and months ahead is crucial in terms of preparedness of health systems and vaccination strategies.
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The #COVID19 pandemic is still with us.
Numbers are rising again sharply in Europe.
International regulators agree ➡️current vaccines work against #Omicron and its sub-variants.
Throughout summer, protect yourselves with vaccines and boosters!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1542513947877658629
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety. Human rights advocate. Focus on the positive.
Joined Apr 2022
