Bulgaria scrambles to cure cancer drug crisis
Bulgaria has announced urgent measures to reduce bureaucratic obstacles to the importation and distribution of essential cancer treatments in an effort to address growing shortages.
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January 9, 2025 Cancer organisation appoints new head
By Martin Banks The European Cancer Organisation (ECO) has announced the appointment of Elisabetta Zanon as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 3 February.
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December 31, 2024 Czechia approves new cardiovascular plan, experts urge swift implementation
The Czech government has approved a new National Cardiovascular Plan designed to reduce the incidence of the country’s leading cause of death – heart and vascular diseases – through better prevention and care.
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December 18, 2024 How bird flu became an animal pandemic
By Martin Banks New outbreaks of avian influenza in wild and domestic birds have been reported in Europe, it has emerged.
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November 25, 2024 New “tool” aims to “transform” care experience for cancer survivors
By Martin Banks A “groundbreaking” digital tool designed to empower individuals living with and beyond cancer has been unveiled.
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November 21, 2024 Health professionals tell of horrors of Ukraine war
By Martin Banks Three courageous female health professionals who work in Ukraine have told this website of the “nightmarish” conditions they have to work under as a result of the war.
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November 20, 2024 Action plan set to be unveiled to help cancer patients in conflict zones
By Martin Banks The Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have had a significant impact on cancer patients, emphasising the need for global collaboration in response to these crises.
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August 22, 2024 New health outbreak causing increasing concern
By Martin Banks The EU has moved to provide what is says is an “immediate response” to the mpox outbreak in Africa. The European Commission’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, HERA, will procure and donate 175,420 doses of the MVA-BN® vaccine, the only FDA and EMA-approved mpox vaccine, In addition, the pharmaceutical company Bavarian […]
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July 18, 2024 Pioneering Research For The Development Of A National Pandemic Response Strategy
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, a highly successful meeting was held between the Minister of Health, Mr. Adonis Georgiadis, and a distinguished group of academics and researchers. Also, the Deputy Minister of Development, Ms. Zoe Rapti, who is responsible for research and innovation, was present at the meeting. The General Secretary of Strategic Planning […]
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May 21, 2024 New app launched for people with vision problems
By Martin Banks Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), A new app to help charities and voluntary organisations protect staff and volunteers working in the community has been developed thanks to a partnership between a leading sight loss charity and PwC.
