Stella Kyriakides @SKyriakidesEU@respublicae.eu

Patient access to safe and essential medical devices across 🇪🇺 is key to anything we do in this area.

Working with @europarl_en, we must fully deliver on the Medical Devices Regulation, and develop innovative devices that will benefit patients and healthcare systems.

#EPlenary

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Alongside vaccines, therapeutics are a key pillar in our efforts to tackle #COVID19.

➡️Working through @EC_HERA we secured access to 3.5 million #Paxlovid treatments to for citizens most at risk.

https://europa.eu/!HGwVqM

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Pleased to meet MEPs @alexagiussaliba @MaxovaRadka @estrella_dura in Strasbourg to discuss our common goals on mental health in 🇪🇺.

We share a strong commitment to working together towards a new comprehensive approach to mental health that truly delivers for all citizens.

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Thank you to MEP @JerkovicRomana and @IDFEuropeBXL for raising awareness on the importance of blood glucose testing at @europarl_en.

It is central to the early diagnosis and management of diabetes. Our citizens should be encouraged to get tested. It can make a real difference.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1595395985811079168

The key pillars of a strong #HealthUnion are now in place for 🇪🇺 to emerge stronger from the crisis.

The #COVID19 pandemic has shown us that health is the foundation of strong societies.

Very pleased to address @EU_Health #ECHealthSecurity Conference.

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RT @EU_Health: “This pandemic is not over.

We need to look back over the past three years, learn these lessons, and take concrete action to address those weaknesses. ”

- @SKyriakidesEU at the #EUHealthSecurity event in Luxembourg

#HealthUnion #CovidIsNotOver

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Diabetes is one of the great health challenges of modern times.

We can and must take strong action for our citizens.

Our Healthier Together Initiative, backed by #EU4Health, will do exactly that, to help diabetes patients live healthier lives, now and in the future.
#EPlenary

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Vaccines saved approximately 20 million lives worldwide in the first year of their authorisation.

Vaccinations, from #COVID19 to influenza and routine ones, save lives.

Increasing vaccine confidence before the pandemic was a true 🇪🇺 effort.

We must ensure that this continues.
RT @EU_Health: State of Vaccine Confidence in the EU results are out.

The vast majority of Europeans agree vaccines are:
✅important (81.5%)
✅effective…

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While #Monkeypox outbreak in 🇪🇺 is under control, we must remain vigilant and be prepared if cases rise again.

The successful work of @EC_HERA, 🇪🇺 has secured access to over 2.3 million vaccine doses to cover Member States’ needs.

This is what a strong #HealthUnion is about.
RT @EC_HERA: HERA continues to deliver💪

This joint procurement contract offers participating countries the possibility to purchase doses to address their …

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Important meeting with @NPKUA_Info to discuss PKU patient experiences.

➡️95% of rare diseases still have no treatment, and access to orphan medicines differs greatly across 🇪🇺.

Our upcoming reform of 🇪🇺 pharmaceutical rules aims to change this for the benefit of all patients.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1593227041062916103

Overusing antibiotics feeds bacterial resistance to them. That is why #AMR is often seen as the next big health crisis.

This silent pandemic must be tackled with more prudent antibiotics use for humans and animals in a One Health approach.

We must play our part in this effort.
RT @EU_Health: 📢 Other data:

82% are aware that unnecessary use of antibiotics makes them become ineffective

62% are aware that antibiotics are ine…

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Thank you to everyone
👉 #EuropeanCancerSummit for shining a light on the need for effective and equitable cancer care.

The success of #EUCancerPlan depends on your expertise and commitment.

By joining our voices, we can make a difference for 🇪🇺 cancer patients and families.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1592917015140143104

Addressing @CancerLeagues 42nd annual conference ➡️ on cancer prevention and care, big inequalities exist between and within Member States.

A well-funded #EUCancerPlan that increases access, quality and innovation in cancer care will bring hope to 🇪🇺 patients and their families.

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RT @CancerLeagues: 🙏 #CancerLeagues are delighted to hear welcoming remarks from Commissioner @SKyriakidesEU.

🇪🇺 @EU_Health is a key player in pushing for optimal long-term care for all European #cancer patients & survivors.

🎗️Let's accelerate the implementation of #EUCancerPlan!

#ECL2022

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Diabetes can affect everyone, irrespective of background, age and gender.

Today one in ten adults in 🇪🇺 have diabetes.

The @EU_Commission is already working on actions to better prevent, detect and treat diabetes, in a more comprehensive way.
#WorldDiabetesDay #HealthUnion

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Grateful for the opportunity to present #EUCancerPlan at the 🇨🇾4th oncology conference.

New and innovative technologies have improved prevention, detection and treatment of cancer at an early stage.
Through partnership we can change the realities for cancer patients & families.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1591158846382256128

Αισθάνομαι υπερήφανη για την εξαιρετική δουλειά που το Καραϊσκάκειο Ίδρυμα επιτελεί εδώ και χρόνια στη 🇨🇾 Κύπρο.

Εύχομαι σήμερα που γιορτάζει να συνεχίσει να προσφέρει και να στοχεύει πάντοτε ψηλότερα.
#HealthUnion
#EUCancerPlan

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Thank you for the opportunity to address KEFEA-@EFPIA conference on the future of healthcare in 🇨🇾.

In a strong #HealthUnion 💊 must be accessible & affordable while 🇪🇺 remains a centre of innovation.

Our #EUPharmaStrategy will ensure this while benefiting citizens across 🇪🇺.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1590976766373662720

Very pleased to address @EconomistEvents #WorldCancerSeriesEurope.

The public health challenges we face have impacted cancer care across EU.

A well-funded #EUCancerPlan will shape 🇪🇺 cancer policy of tomorrow and change the realities of the disease for patients and families.

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