EU wants a new health security framework suited to today's and tomorrow's health challenges. The post-coronavirus calls for an important role of EU Agencies in coordinating preparedness and response measures.
​Check the EU strategy, legislation and initiatives.
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Health Security and Infectious Diseases

International threats through new infections can emerge at any time: Ebola, E. coli, COVID-19, etc.  EU fights them.
Vaccination of European Citizens
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Vaccination is the main tool for primary disease prevention and the EU promotes its research and production.​
Mental Health and Well-Being of Citizens

They are interrelated issues that are affected by education, health, employment, social inclusion and poverty.
EU Centre for Disease Prevention & Control

​The Agency of the European Union aimed at strengthening Europe's defences against infectious diseases.
The Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

The EU is working to combat antimicrobial resistance, because it has a direct impact on human and animal health.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Such as cardiovascular disease and chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, mental and neurological disorders, or cancer 
Cancer
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​​Cancer is one of the European Commission's top priorities. The EU wants to take the lead in the fight against cancer.