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EACH welcomes Commissioner for Health and announcement of an EU Cardiovascular Health Plan
Brussels, 4 December – EACH Partners welcome the appointment of European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, Mr Olivér Várhelyi. EACH Partners very much welcome the commitment of Mr Várhelyi to ensuring and improving cardiovascular health in Europe and the plan to work on a comprehensive initiative to tackle CVD during the current mandate, as […]
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European Union takes action for the cardiovascular health of its 440 million people
Brussels, 03/12/2024 — The European Union (EU) has adopted Council Conclusions that will set a milestone for the continent’s cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) – the leading cause of death in the EU and globally – affects more than 60 million Europeans, accounts for over 1.7 million deaths annually on the continent, and costs its […]
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Rising to the challenge: time for action on cardiovascular health
Brussels, 18/11/2024 – EACH event At present, more than 60 million people in the EU live with cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which remain the main cause of death and disability in Europe, accounting for over €282 billion in healthcare expenditure in the EU every year. The upcoming Council Conclusions on cardiovascular health (CVH) that the Hungarian […]
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EACH announces creation of the MEP Cardiovascular Health Group
Brussels, 21/10/2024 – EACH Partners are proud to support an MEP Cardiovascular Health Group. This Group is an informal forum for MEPs interested in promoting cardiovascular health (CVH) in all policies, and raising cardiovascular health as a priority on the EU political agenda. We look forward to announcing members in the coming weeks. Find out […]
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EACH partakes in the European Parliament Subcommittee on Public Health
Brussels, 30/09/2024 – In order to commemorate World Heart Day, EACH is honoured to be invited to the Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT) of the European Parliament. Prof. Cecilia Linde, President-Elect of EACH-Partner European Society of Cardiology, presents on behalf of our Alliance and sheds a light on the needs to prioritise action on cardiovascular […]
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Support the global call for cardiovascular health plans: sign the petition!
Brussels, 26/09/2024 – With World Heart Day around the corner, it is now more important than ever to let the voice of the people be heard. Sign the petition at: https://world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/petition/#sign-the-petition. Cardiovascular disease remains the biggest killer of men and women, both in the EU and globally. Despite these alarming figures, many countries still lack […]
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EACH Breakfast Briefing on Cardiovacular Health
Brussels, 19/09/2024 – In light of the continued negotiations around the draft Council Conclusions on Improving Cardiovascular Health in the EU, EACH Partners welcomed several Health Attachés from the Permanent Represenations to the EU for a breakfast meeting on cardiovascular health. The meeting featured two keynote speakers: Assoc. Professor Melinda B. Roaldsen shared her personally […]
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EACH welcomes inclusion of CVD in Mission Letter to Commissioner-Designate of Health and Animal Welfare
Brussels, 17/09/2024 – President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her new College of Commissioners and put forward Mr. Olivér Várhelyi as the Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare. At EACH, we welcome the inclusion of cardiovascular disease in President von der Leyen’s Mission Letter to Commissioner-Designate Várhelyi. CVD remains the biggest […]
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Letter from EACH to European Commission President
Brussels, 16/09/2024 – Today EACH Partners have sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asking for the promise of action on CVD to be upheld. In this mandate, CVD has a real chance to be tackled holistically and in a meaningful way for European citizens across the region. Let’s not miss […]
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Informal EPSCO working session on CVD
Budapest, 25/07/2024 – Today, European health leaders gathered in Budapest for an informal EPSCO meeting to discuss critical health issues affecting millions across the continent. The first working session, titled “European Action Against Cardiovascular Diseases”, emphasized the critical need for concerted strategies to combat CVD, which remains the leading cause of mortality in the EU. […]
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