The strategy, presented by the European Commission on 30 November 2022, puts global health forward as an essential pillar of EU external policy

IFA participated in the generation of a new report by the Health Policy Partnership to build awareness of the impact of RSV in adults and highlight opportunities to reduce its burden on society through appropriate prevention, diagnosis, and care.

The early lessons from the pandemic underlined that challenges to health systems and economies, including supply chain problems and vaccine hesitancy, could no longer be overcome by European Union Member States acting alone.

On 4 January, the Member States of the EU, in the presence of the Schengen Associated Countries, met in the framework of the Integrated Political Crisis Response (IPCR) to discuss the epidemiological situation in the EU/EEA and developments in China.

ECDC, together with the EU/EEA Member States and the European Commission has increased its monitoring activities and will revise risk assessments and adjust actions if needed.

EU Ministers of Health approved Council conclusions on vaccination as one of the most effective tools for preventing disease and improving public health.

Members of the European Parliament looked at the possible consequences to children's well-being, including their mental health.

As the EU’s COVI committee continues its discussions on lessons to be learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers are investigating how the past two years have impacted the most economically vulnerable in Europe.

On 30 November, The European Commission adopted Europe’s agenda for global health action for the next 10 years.

Full announcement by the WHO.

A report summarising the Science Policy Interface Track