Stella Kyriakides @SKyriakidesEU@respublicae.eu

Following recovery from #COVID19, it is estimated that 1 in 8 people still suffer from #LongCovid.

Together, we must step up research into its causes, consequences and treatment, with a coordinated 🇪🇺 approach.

We owe it to millions of our citizens to deliver.

#EPSCO

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1635610440133668864

The Medical Devices Regulation was introduced with a clear goal ➡️to increase the safety of 🇪🇺 patients.

Thanks to the support of Member States, we will ensure that shortages are avoided, and essential medical devices are available at all times for patients.

#EPSCO

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1635606801210023937

Important #EPSCO Council today with 🇪🇺Health Ministers.

We will have the chance to discuss a number of key health files that are important building blocks of our #HealthUnion.

I look forward to working together on these crucial issues with continued solidarity and coordination.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1635562948709044224

We need to use this opportunity to build a pharmaceutical system that keeps up with science and tech progress and ensures 👇

▶️Availability
▶️Access, and
▶️Affordability of medicines at all times.

https://europa.eu/!yGNGRC

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1635349044590694400

The reform of the #PharmaLegislation is a unique opportunity to put patients at the centre and fully support an innovative and globally competitive 🇪🇺 industry.

Delivering on this is one of the most important tasks we have in the area of health during our mandate.
#HealthUnion

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1635349035577139200

Always happy to meet with 🇪🇸 Health Minister @CarolinaDarias ahead of tomorrow’s #EPSCO Council.

We had the opportunity to exchange on the state of play of several of our key health files. The upcoming Spanish 🇪🇺 Presidency will be a crucial time for progress on many of them.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1635324172716081152

Είχα τη χαρά να καλωσορίσω στο γραφείο μου το νέο @MoF_Cyprus κ. Μάκη Κεραυνό, στον οποίο ευχήθηκα καλή αρχή στα καθήκοντα που έχει αναλάβει.

Κάναμε μια πρώτη χρήσιμη συζήτηση πάνω σε θέματα κοινού ενδιαφέροντος.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1635263755683774466

➡️#AvianInfluenza has been on the rise and circulating in 🇪🇺 in recent months.

Preparedness, surveillance and anticipation are key, through a comprehensive One Health approach to help reduce its spread and prevent transmission to humans.
RT @EFSA_EU: 📣 | 🆕report on🐔#AvianInfluenza

New outbreaks reported in birds & occasional infections in mammals.

🟢 Risk of transmission to the general public remains low.

📖 Read the latest findings by EFSA, @ECDC_EU
& the EU r…

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1635211752307843072

Πρώτη συνάντηση και χρήσιμη ανταλλαγή απόψεων με τον νέο @CyprusMFA Υπουργό Εξωτερικών @ckombos.
Του εύχομαι κάθε επιτυχία στο έργο που έχει να επιτελέσει.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1634173285746311168

Καλή αρχή και καλή δουλειά στη φίλη Υπουργό Υγείας κα. Πόπη Κανάρη, στα νέα της καθήκοντα.

Ανταλλάξαμε απόψεις και την ενημέρωσα για ζητήματα που αφορούν την 🇪🇺 Ένωση Υγείας, τη Φαρμακευτική Στρατηγική, το Σχέδιο Καταπολέμησης του Καρκίνου και τις εξελίξεις στην Πανδημία.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1634154689255047168

Είχαμε μια πρώτη ευκαιρία ανταλλαγής απόψεων για τρέχοντα θέματα αμοιβαίου ενδιαφέροντος με τον φίλο, Πρόεδρο της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας @Christodulides.

Η στενή συνεργασία μας 🇪🇺🇨🇾, με γνώμονα τα θετικά οφέλη για τη χώρα μας, είναι δεδομένη.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1634129744152199170

Είχα τη χαρά να γνωρίσω και να συνομιλήσω με τον νέο Υπουργό Γεωργίας, Αγροτικής Ανάπτυξης και Περιβάλλοντος κ. Πέτρο Ξενοφώντος για σημαντικά θέματα κοινού ενδιαφέροντος, που άπτονται του χαρτοφυλακίου μου.
#EUFarm2Fork
#EU4AnimalWelfare
#AntimicrobialResistance

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1634101757134422016

Η πορεία της @EuropaDonnaCY στην οποία είναι αφιερωμένη η αποψινή εκδήλωση της Κυπριακής Ολυμπιακής Επιτροπής, ταυτίζεται με ένα συνεχή Μαραθώνιο ζωής.

Μαζί προχωράμε για τα ισότιμα δικαιώματα όλων των γυναικών.

Σας ευχαριστώ για την τιμή!
@cyprusolympic

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1633908426584539139

On #IWD2023, we celebrate the strength and resilience of women and girls around the 🌎.

We must continue working towards a world where they are empowered to pursue and achieve their goals, free from violence or discrimination.

Let's continue to push for more #GenderEquality!

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1633408221007208448

We continue to monitor the #COVID19 pandemic closely including the impact of long COVID on our citizens and societies.

➡️🇪🇺 Scientific Advice Platform discussed how to effectively tackle these key issues, as well as future cooperation on emerging health threats.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1633145100720119808

I welcome today’s @EUCouncil vote to adopt the extension of the transition period for new 🇪🇺 rules under the Medical Devices Regulation.

This will provide certainty and flexibility for producers of key medical devices, while securing access and safety for patients most in need.
RT @EU_Health: 📢 More time to certify medical devices & thereby mitigate the risk of shortages in the EU.

Today's approval by @EUCouncil follows the positive vote from the @europarl_en la…

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1633052976041345024

The upcoming reform of 🇪🇺 pharmaceutical rules puts patients and innovation at centre stage.

Every 🇪🇺 citizen, no matter where they live, must have access to affordable medicines.

Alongside @MargSchinas, we discussed how make this happen with @eupatientsforum and @EPHA_EU.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1632768651790102528

➡️#AMR causes 35 000 yearly deaths in 🇪🇺. Many call it a “silent pandemic” of 🌍 concern.

Our upcoming proposal to address AMR and cooperation with partners through #EUGlobalHealthStrategy aim to tackle the threat at 🇪🇺 and 🌍 level.

My message to @sweden2023eu AMR conference.
RT @EU_Health: #AntimicrobialResistance is threatening our ability to:

🔸perform surgery,
🔸treat immunocompromised patients,
🔸perform organ transplants,
🔸or provide cancer therapy.

Watch…

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1632762450192809985

Important meeting with @COPACOGECA on the future of 🇪🇺 animal welfare rules.

This is a central commitment of #EUFarm2Fork.

The proposal we put forward later this year will aim to deliver on this commitment in a balanced and pragmatic way, living up to citizens’ expectations.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1632730181239545856