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
Our #EUVaccinesStrategy has shown what is possible when we work together in the spirit of solidarity.
Today’s @EC_HERA Board meeting was an important opportunity to discuss with companies #COVID19 and #Monkeypox vaccine deliveries and 🇪🇺 processes for procuring future vaccines.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1567557629668474888
#EUCancerPlan is in full motion with a number of key actions being implemented to address research
standards of care
quality of life
paediatric cancer.
We are committed to bringing hope 🇪🇺 to patients/families at every step of their journey.
#EPSCO
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1567507268723265537
RT @EC_AVService: 📌 Informal Meeting of #Health Ministers in Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
🗣️ Press conference by Commissioner @SKyriakidesEU and @vlvalek, Czech Minister of Health
🔴 LIVE ⏰ 18:00 CET
📺 https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/live/2
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1567490491129729027
Vaccination is a key pillar of 🇪🇺 public health policy, and an important tool to protect our citizens.
Building on our experience from #COVID19, we must continue to build trust in vaccination with citizens and ensuring greater access for all.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1567456180678660096
The resilience of Ukraine and its people in the face of Russia’s aggression continues to inspire.
Our solidarity is unwavering.
We will continue supporting
🇺🇦 patient transfers
protecting physical &
mental health, reinforcing the health system.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1567430972022349824
While 🇪🇺 #Monkeypox cases have been decreasing over the past weeks, we must continue our efforts to be prepared to protect our citizens.
➡️#HERA has purchased over 170 000 additional vaccine doses with EU funds for Member States urgent needs. This is our #HealthUnion in action.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1567415366569041921
Today’s @ECDC_EU and @EMA_News guidance will support #COVID19 vaccination efforts in 🇪🇺 this autumn/ winter, including for adapted booster vaccines.
All eligible citizens should increase their protection with vaccination and boosting.
This is our best defence against the virus.
RT @EMA_News: #COVID19 update: adapted #boosters 💉
In a joint statement, EMA and @ECDC_EU provide recommendations on the use of the first two adapted #…
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1567138303941410817
To do this, Member States should ensure👇
➡️Robust vaccination strategies, including adapted booster vaccines.
➡️Strong monitoring capacity to track the virus spread.
➡️Strategies for public health measures if needed.
➡️Reinforced and well-equipped health systems.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1565678584076853253
The #COVID19 pandemic is still very much with us. Together, we must act in a coordinated way to avoid another surge of cases.
The actions we present today will help Member States to build their strategies to protect our citizens in the autumn/winter.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1565678579039576069
.@EU_Commission yesterday authorised the first two variant-adapted COVID-19 booster vaccines from BioNTech-Pfizer and Moderna following positive opinions from @EMA_News.
More authorisations should be coming soon, starting the rollout in our 🇪🇺Member States vaccination campaigns.
RT @EU_Commission: Today, the @EMA_News has given a positive opinion on the first two variant-adapted COVID-19 booster vaccines from BioNTech-Pfizer and…
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1565587026983981056
Over 1100 patients from 🇺🇦 have received lifesaving support in 🇪🇺 hospitals.
The medical evacuation hub opening in Rzeszów will play a key role to facilitate further transfers. Two more hubs are ready to operate in 🇷🇴 and 🇸🇰.
Our support to Ukraine and its people is unwavering.
RT @JanezLenarcic: The number of wounded Ukrainians grows daily, while the destruction of healthcare facilities deprives patients of the treatment neede…
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The #EUVaccinesStrategy has enabled Member States to access the latest and most effective vaccines. This work will continue.
We will soon present further actions for #COVID19 vaccination strategies and measures for autumn and winter.
The pandemic is not over.
🇪🇺 must be ready.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1565319164033654784
Important positive opinions by @EMA_News on the first two #COVID19 variant-adapted booster vaccines by BioNTech-Pfizer & Moderna.
They will increase protection for our citizens in autumn/winter.
Our authorisation of the vaccine will follow shortly.
🧵
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1565319161017950213
Today we are adopting new rules to ensure that biological pesticides can reach our farmers faster.
Safe alternatives are crucial to deliver on our commitment to reduce by 50% the use of chemical pesticides by 2030.
Αlternatives 🌱will help our 🌎 and our health.
#EUFarm2Fork
RT @Food_EU: We are helping 🇪🇺 Farmers to transition away from the use of chemical pesticides🐝🌻
That's why we have just adopted new rules to facilitate the …
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1564923409502552065
Patients in the 🇪🇺 must have access to safe, life-saving medical devices.
Today we are presenting actions to ensure their availability and avoid shortages.
Finding sustainable solutions at all times is a matter of highest priority.
#HealthUnion
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1564205622018641921
RT @EU_Health: We’re closely monitoring #monkeypox cases in the EU & helping countries to respond promptly through:
▶️Surveillance & data exchange
▶️Guidance & advice for national authorities
▶️ Authorisation & procurement of vaccines & therapeutics
#HealthUnion
6/6
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1562836422167388161
As 🇪🇺 #Monkeypox cases rise it is vital to increase vaccination access and protect our citizens.
➡️ @EMA_News recommendation will allow the vaccination of 5 times as many people with the vaccines we have.
We will keep working with Member States to ensure a coordinated response.
RT @EMA_News: To address the #monkeypox outbreak in 🇪🇺 countries, our Emergency Task Force advises that monkeypox vaccine Imvanex can be used as an intr…
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1560631760529940480
Important discussion this afternoon with @G7 Health Ministers on the latest on #COVID19 and health threats caused by heatwaves.
▶️This is a clear sign of the range of challenges we face to protect our citizens. 🇪🇺 is cooperating closely with G7 partners on these crucial issues.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1557365244791603203
We also discussed the way forward on #COVID19 vaccination for the autumn and winter. This will be a central pillar of 🇪🇺 preparedness.
This also includes access for Member States and citizens to vaccines adapted to variants, as and when they are approved by @EMA_News.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1557333141580398594
Important discussion with @EU_Health, @EMA_News, @ECDC_EU, #HERA on 🇪🇺 response to #Monkeypox.
As well as procuring vaccines and therapeutics we are providing vital support to Member States on surveillance, data reporting, vaccination strategies and information for our citizens.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1557333138535337986
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety. Human rights advocate. Focus on the positive.
Joined Apr 2022
