European Union reinforcing its struggle against cancer
by Dr Tit Albreht, National Institute of Public Health of Slovenia
I am happy to announce that the print version of the European Guide for Quality National Cancer Control Programmes has just been produced and will lend a special tone to the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the Europe Against Cancer Programme under the Luxembourgish presidency being held this month.
The Guide provides a blueprint or a template for the production of National Cancer Control Programmes, collecting the experiences of different international and national organisations in the field of cancer. Every chapter deals with a particular key topic and a list of indicators are proposed for fol
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European Expert Paediatric Oncology Reference Network for Diagnostics and Treatment
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EUROCHIP3
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Scientists may apply for membership in the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and/or the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks.
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The decision was adopted on 7 August 2015.
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Forthcoming events
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On the occasion of World's Alzheimer's Day, Alzheimer-Europe is encouraging people to sign the Glasgow Declaration calling for a European Dementia Strategy.
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Follow the events live on @EU_Health and join the conversation on #EUpharma50.
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Reporting from across Europe
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Effective visuals were part of this campaign reaching out to young adults during the months when blood donations are most needed. Take a look!
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50 years of PHARMA legislation in the EU
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