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Health
European citizens initiative on psychedelic therapy to begin in January
Est. 4min“I feel like the main progress will be de-stigmatising the taboo around psychedelics," Théo Giubilei, the founder of PsychedelicCare
Bulgarian pharmacists oppose state-funded medicine vending machines, threaten protests
Est. 5minBulgarian pharmacists say they are ready to start protests if parliament passes a bill for state-funded vending machines selling medicines in towns without pharmacies.
Shocking Slovak healthcare audit report says system is ‘a seriously ill patient’
Est. 5minThe Slovak Supreme Audit Office has published a scathing report describing the Slovak health system as a seriously ill patient. The shocking analysis is the latest in a series of damaging healthcare events plaguing Robert Fico's government.
Questions for Health Commissioner-designate Olivér Várhelyi
Est. 5minAhead of November's hearings in the European Parliament, Euractiv takes a look at what's in store for the Comissioner-designate for health.
Slovakia continuously failed to fulfil hospital payment obligations rules Court of Justice
Est. 6minSlovakia has lost a Court of Justice ruling over continuous late payments to public hospitals. The state-owned health insurance company is facing serious financial struggles as healthcare budget troubles mount.
French agency places Novo Nordisk’s anti-obesity drug under close surveillance
Est. 3minNovo Nordisk is to launch another Ozempic-like drug in France, but the country's drug safety agency is eager for it to only be used as a second-line treatment.
Ill health impacts political participation, pushing voters to populist parties, new study shows
Est. 6minNew research suggests a close relationship between the state of our health and our political behaviour. Ill health doesn't only reduce political participation; it also increases the likelihood of voting for a populist radical right party.
Poland’s prescription dilemma, how to unpack new Prescription and Dispensing Report
Est. 5minThe Polish Ministry of Health has unveiled a prescription and dispensing report summarising twelve months of intensive efforts to evaluate and overhaul the country’s prescription and dispensing systems.
Bulgaria pitches fast domestic authorisation of innovative drugs to attract pharma firms
Est. 4minBulgaria will rely on the speed and efficiency of its domestic authorisation procedures for innovative drug therapies to attract the interest of pharma companies to its small domestic market, the Ministry of Health told Euractiv.
EU Court rules in favour of lifting market exclusivity for cystic fibrosis drug
Est. 3minMarket exclusivity for 'Tobi Podhaler' had not been unfairly lifted, the CJEU ruled on Friday.
Pharma giant agrees to license new HIV prevention drug to 120 countries
Est. 3minThe drug has the potential to change the trajectory of the AIDS epidemic, but activists highlight major caveats with the licensing deal.
Commission still analysing Hungarian infringement review, nationalisation of IVF centres under scrutiny
Est. 5minThe government's interventions in fertility care, aimed at addressing falling birth rates, raised eyebrows in the European Commission. As a result, the Commission initiated an infringement procedure due to regulations limiting access to reproductive treatments.
Slovak Health Minister Zuzana Dolinková resigns
Est. 6minSlovak Health Minister Zuzana Dolinková has resigned. She steps down after 11 months in charge of the troubled Health Ministry. In her Friday press conference, she criticised this week's budget consolidation measures.
Danish government rolls out plan addressing tomorrow’s health challenges
Est. 6minDenmark's ruling coalition plans to transform the country's healthcare system. Hundreds of specialist doctors will be trained, hospitals will treat more people at home, 17 new local health councils will help integrate primary and specialist care services.
Suspected Marburg virus cases in Germany ruled out after negative tests
Est. 3minWith no known cure or vaccine, there were fears of a possible new pandemic.
Italian coastal town grapples with ‘out of control’ number of dengue cases
Est. 2minItalian scientists are sounding an alarm over a surge in cases of dengue fever cases in the country's central Marche region, as high temperatures have encouraged the spread of the virus.
Auditors find ‘empty shelves’ despite EU commitment to deliver vaccines
Est. 3minEU funds should be used more effectively 'as a matter of urgency' says the EU Court of Auditors.
Hungarian health commissioner-designate to face tough questioning from MEPs
Est. 3minVárhelyi is expected to be grilled by the environment, public health and food safety (ENVI), and agriculture (AGRI) committees, as many MEPs were critical of his past work as commissioner for neighbourhood and enlargement,
Bulgaria sees 30% increase in HPV vaccination after fight against anti-vax propaganda
Est. 4minBulgaria recorded a 30% increase in the number of girls vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) in 2024, compared to last year - according to data released by the Ministry of Health. However, more is needed.
New French PM names mental health as top government priority for 2025
Est. 2minMental health is to be one the main priorities of the new French government, Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced on Tuesday.
Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, EMA re-examining marketing authorisation
Est. 6minThe European Medicines Agency’s human medicines committee is re-examining the marketing authorisation application for the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) drug lecanemab, a treatment that has been shown to slow cognitive decline.
Rheumatoid arthritis in Czechia needs faster diagnosis, access to treatment
Est. 5minIn Czechia, over 160,000 people and approximately 4,000 children are living with rheumatoid arthritis. While modern medicine offers hope, early diagnosis and better access to treatment remain critical.
Tax cuts for the wealthiest, healthcare investment cuts, anger Swedish opposition
Est. 5minSweden’s ruling coalition has unveiled a draft healthcare budget for 2025 - it got a cold reception from the opposition and health workers' unions. They say it’s a new blow to the hard-pressed Swedish health system.
Weakened Slovak health minister undermined by Fico in budget consolidation row
Est. 5minThe Slovak government announced budget consolidations to reduce the deficit; the move will significantly impact healthcare. Health Minister Zuzana Dolinková (HLAS) faces ongoing criticism from her coalition partners and the opposition - her role remains at risk.