The 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.
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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
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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

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.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

The EU wants to combat antimicrobial resistance, because it has a direct impact on human and animal health.
Non-communicable Diseases

​The EU approach is an integrated response focused on prevention in all sectors and policy areas.
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.