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
RT @EU_Health: Eradicating inequalities in cancer care is at the heart of the #EUCancerPlan
Join @SKyriakidesEU, @AckoAnkarberg & other experts online on 1 February for this hybrid conference with @sweden2023eu, ahead of #WorldCancerDay.
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The launch of #EUCancerImaging Initiative will boost innovative cancer diagnostics and treatment and make screening more precise and accessible.
It shows the potential of digital solutions that can bring hope to cancer patients and their families.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1617543644533121024
Today, I had the opportunity to exchange with MEPs @NKizilyurek and @CorinaCretuEU on a wide range of concerns and priorities in the areas of health and food safety.
I very much look forward to continuing our strong cooperation in the coming months.
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Pleased to participate in the first meeting of @G7 Health Ministers of Japan’s Presidency.
We discussed our key priorities for the months ahead in strengthening the 🌍 health architecture, promoting universal health coverage and boosting innovation in healthcare.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1615705067029405703
Respiratory infections and reports of medicines shortages are rising in 🇪🇺.
To face these challenges we are working with Member States and industry to⬇️
▶️Strengthen our healthcare systems
▶️Monitor the spread of these viruses
▶️Increase production of vital medicines
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A warm welcome in wintery Sweden 🇸🇪
The @sweden2023eu presidency comes at a crucial time.
Time to bolster our unity to keep supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom.
Make our economy always more competitive.
And make the green transition happen - faster.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613586146818392064
Our 🇪🇺 rules on medical devices rules will always prioritise patient safety, security of supply and support for innovation.
Today, we propose to give time and certainty to industry, in order to reduce risks of shortages and ensure access for patients in need.
RT @EU_Health: Medical Devices Regulation: Despite considerable progress on implementation, the transition to the new rules is slower than anticipated.
Today we're proposing legislation that will support o…
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I welcome the agreement of Member States on a coordinated 🇪🇺 response to the #COVID19 situation in China at yesterday’s IPCR meeting.
China must share data transparently on its current situation.
We can only tackle the pandemic if we work closely together at EU and 🌍 level.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1610925993350373378
Today 🇪🇺 Health Security Committee converged on action including:
▶️Pre-departure testing for travellers from China
▶️Stepped up wastewater monitoring
▶️Increased domestic surveillance
Discussion continues tomorrow in IPCR.
🇪🇺 unity remains our strongest tool against COVID.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1610314734137393153
As @EU2022_CZ comes to an end, I would like to thank 🇨🇿 for their cooperation and support during their Presidency.
We took key steps in building our #HealthUnion and delivering on #EUFarm2Fork.
I look forward to continuing this work with @sweden2023eu.
RT @sweden2023eu: Sweden has now taken over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Learn more about the Swedish Presidency’s priorities at https://swedish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu #EU2023SE
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Global health threats require transparency, solidarity and coordinated approaches across borders.
We need to work together to address the impacts of #COVID19 situation in China.
The 🇪🇺 stands ready to offer its support, including public health expertise and vaccine donations.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1608800581581438976
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In 2022, we launched the European #HealthData Space.
But how do you benefit from #EHDS?
EU citizens will be able to easily access & share health data, while retaining greater control over them, fully in line with EU data protection
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1608002309820129282
The key pillars of a strong #HealthUnion that better protects citizens are in place👇
✅Extended mandate for @ECDC_EU
✅New Emergency Framework Regulation
✅New Serious Cross-Border Health Threats Regulation
A new era for 🇪🇺 health preparedness and response starts today!
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1607345635941912581
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#ThrowbackThursday to a major #EUCancerPlan milestone in 2022
On 9 December the @EUCouncil adopted our a new #cancerscreening Recommendation.
The cancer types covered now account for more than 50 % of all cancer cases & cancer deaths in the EU.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1605827983213596672
RT @EU_Health: The seasonal influenza season is in full swing in Europe. With co-circulation of flu, COVID-19 & other respiratory viruses, it's a particularly challenging time or our health.
Get vaccinated: make vaccines work & help everyone stay protected this winter.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1605526607342448640
Veterinary medicinal products are crucial for food safety, public and animal health.
Today’s decision to extend current practices gives operators in Cyprus, Ireland, Malta and Northern Ireland the certainty that vital products will be be available for the foreseeable future.
RT @EU_Commission: Today we've taken steps to ensure the continuity of supplies of veterinary medicines from Great Britain to Northern Ireland – but also Cyprus, Ireland, and Malta.
The deci…
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Delighted to address today’s Citizens’ Panel on Food Waste.
On important issues like this one, we need the voices, ideas and support of our citizens.
It is our duty to listen, and step up our action and reduce food waste across our Union. This is what they expect from us.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1603767195183579137
The fight against #ASF has been a priority for many years.
Today’s measures reward 🇮🇹 efforts and show that 🇪🇺 approach is working in curbing its spread.
However, the disease is still circulating. We will continue working to tackle it, and towards the goal of its eradication.
RT @Food_EU: Good news on #AfricanSwineFever
Endemic in Sardinia for 40 years, recent actions have reduced outbreaks. Thus, today new EU regionalisation measures have been adopted here.
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Preparedness is central to a strong #HealthUnion.
The @EC_HERA laboratory network will ensure that data on potential health threats are available in real time.
This will help to identify them at an early stage, as well as the countermeasures needed to protect our citizens.
RT @EC_HERA: HERA has set up a laboratory network through the project DURABLE, funded with €25 million to boost preparedness & response against health emergencies.
This will help inform dec…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1603400180216258560
Cancer research makes a true difference for cancer patients.
The launch of #EUCancerImaging Initiative is another key pillar of #EUCancerPlan.
It will create an atlas of cancer-related images accessible across 🇪🇺 that will help to develop innovative cancer treatment.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1603068908113727490
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety. Human rights advocate. Focus on the positive.
Joined Apr 2022
