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EU-US mutual recognition of inspections of medicines manufacturers

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The start of the month the coming into operation of further aspects of the mutual recognition agreement between the European Union and the United States to recognise inspections of manufacturing sites for human medicines conducted in their respective territories. This agreement, which updates the agreement from 1998, allows for recognition of each other’s inspection outcomes and hence […]

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Assessing progress on reduction of antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial consumption

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A set of indicators will assist European Union  Member States to assess their progress in reducing the use of antimicrobials and combatting antimicrobial resistance. These indicators have been established by the European Food Safety Authority, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, following a request from the European Commission. The indicators address both the

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Sales of antibiotics for animal use decrease by 13{ddf8d179d1bf712bb2a88ff2ad95ebdf63eaa5463c845d2f093b25848387ba96} in Europe

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The European Medicines Agency has published a report on the sales of veterinary antibiotics in 2015 in Europe, which confirms the decreasing trend in most countries. This positive trend demonstrates that European Union guidance and national campaigns promoting prudent use of antibiotics in animals to fight antimicrobial resistance start to have an effect. Between 2011 and 2015

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Responding to children and adolescents who have been sexually abused

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Sexual abuse of children and adolescents is a gross violation of their rights and a global public health problem. It adversely affects the health of children and adolescents. Health care providers are in a unique position to provide an empathetic response to children and adolescents who have been sexually abused. Such a response can go

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Polio in the EU

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This year on World Polio Day the WHO European Region is celebrating the 15th anniversary of being certified free from poliomyelitis (polio). Achieving this back in 2002 was a vital step forward for both the Region and the world on the path towards global eradication of this crippling disease. While this target is now closer

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New brochure on best practices in mental health launched

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While many research institutions, care centres, non‐ governmental organisations, and governments within the EU conduct programmes and practices centred on mental health, it can be difficult to find information about them and to ensure their use and scale up in other settings. Good practices are a valuable resource contributing to sharing of knowledge and experience,

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VulnerABLE: Improving the health of those in isolated and vulnerable situations

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This European initiative shall increase our understanding of how best to improve the health of people who are living in vulnerable and isolated situations across Europe. The project targets specific vulnerable and isolated populations such as children and families from disadvantaged backgrounds; those living in rural/isolated areas; those with physical, mental and learning disabilities or

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