European Parliament adopts resolution for better management of chronic diseases European Parliament adopts resolution for better management of chronic diseases
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The European Parliament adopted on Friday a resolution highlighting the need for a better management of chronic diseases. The adopted text is available at https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2020-0205_EN.html.
Several milestones were achieved following the combined lobbying efforts:
1. Expansion of ECDA mandate to cover chronic diseases
2. European reference networks for chronic diseases
3. Recognition of the high prevalence of chronic diseases and need for action
4. Prioritisation of prevention
5. Implementation of “health in all policies”
6. Stronger role for the EMA in monitoring and managing drug shortages
7. Call for a European Health Union
Ioana Agache, on behalf of the ExCom EU lobbying group
Several milestones were achieved following the combined lobbying efforts:
1. Expansion of ECDA mandate to cover chronic diseases
2. European reference networks for chronic diseases
3. Recognition of the high prevalence of chronic diseases and need for action
4. Prioritisation of prevention
5. Implementation of “health in all policies”
6. Stronger role for the EMA in monitoring and managing drug shortages
7. Call for a European Health Union
Ioana Agache, on behalf of the ExCom EU lobbying group
