Press Releases
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12 May 2011
John Bowis and Health First Europe unveil 5 key e-Health principles for policymakers
Health First Europe (HFE) Honorary President John Bowis announced HFE's key tenets for e-Health petitioning policymakers to adopt the policy recommendations in order to foster increased access to medical technologies for patients.
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09 February 2011
Health First Europe demands concrete actions for rapid uptake of e-Health
New publication highlights key recommendations 8 February 2011 - Health First Europe released yesterday its publication entitled “E-Quality in E-Health” demanding action amongst policymakers and stakeholders to quickly advance patient access [...]
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01 December 2010
Chronic disease management demands EU leadership: Innovation the way forward
EU Member States need integrated care models when managing chronic diseases Brussels, 1 December 2010 – The Belgian Presidency of the European Union and Health First Europe (HFE) have called for [...]
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30 March 2010
On 23 March 2010, Health First Europe (HFE) celebrated the adoption by the EPSCO Council of the Directive implementing the Framework Agreement on the prevention from sharp injuries in the [...]
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08 March 2010
Health First Europe welcomes Directive on prevention from sharp injuries
Brussels, 8 March 2010 - Health First Europe (HFE) welcomes the adoption, at the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO), of the Council Directive implementing the Framework [...]
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09 February 2010
John Bowis & Health First Europe congratulate newly elected European Commission team
Brussels, 9 February 2010. John Bowis, HFE's Honorary President applauds the appointment of John Dalli as the new commissioner for health. "The new commissioner's priorities and intentions to follow through with [...]
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20 November 2009
John Bowis elected new HFE Honorary President
Brussels, 18 November - Members of Health First Europe (HFE) yesterday elected former MEP and UK Health Minister, Mr John Bowis, as Honorary President. The election took place at the [...]
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30 September 2009
30 September "European Parliament Training Event" Report
HFE Training Event - September 2009 - European Parliament On 30th September, Health First Europe (HFE) organised a training event at the European Parliament which was hosted by MEP Marian Harkin [...]
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30 September 2009
International Day of Older Persons - Health First Europe calls on governments to review their healthcare policies Demographic forecasts indicate a rapid ageing of our populations. As more and more people [...]
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23 April 2009
Health First Europe welcomes European Parliament vote on Patient safety, prevention and control of healthcare associated infections that cost Europe € 5.5 billion per year HFE also calls on EU [...]
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01 April 2009
HFE contributes to the Health inequalities consultation
EU action to reduce health inequalities. Input requested. This request for input to the development of a Commission Communication aiming to support the reduction of health inequalities in the EU is [...]
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01 April 2009
HFE contributes to the Health inequalities consultation
HEALTH INEQUALITIES: Solidarity in Health: Reducing Health Inequalities in the EU Health First Europe has responded to the European Commission open consultation on Health Inequalities, thus contributing to the forthcoming European [...]
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23 March 2009
Healthcare Associated Infections cost Europe €5.5 billion per year
Politicians and physicians call for EU action to reduce costs and enhance patient safety Brussels, 17 March 2009 - At a round table on patient safety and healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) [...]
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17 March 2009
HFE organises an exclusive Roundtable debate on Patient Safety in the EU
Next Steps on Patient Safety in the EU: Better PRACTICE, BETTER Communication" "Eradicating Health Care Associated Infections in the 21st Century" Health First Europe (HFE) is pleased to announce that together with [...]
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21 January 2009
New Advisory Committee and honorary Vice-Presidents for HFE elected
On 16 January 2009, HFE held a conference call meeting for the members of the Executive Committee (EXCOM). The aims of this EXCOM meeting were to elect both the new [...]
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21 January 2009
New Advisory Committee and honorary Vice-Presidents for HFE elected
On 16 January 2009, HFE held a conference call meeting for the members of the Executive Committee (EXCOM). The aims of this EXCOM meeting were to elect both the new [...]
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07 January 2009
Future of Healthcare in Europe exhibition officially inaugurated by MEP Liz Lynne
Future of Healthcare in Europe exhibition officially inaugurated by MEP Liz Lynne On 7 January 2009, MEP Liz Lynne officially opening the Health First Europe healthcare care exhibition in the European [...]
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15 December 2008
Health First Europe welcomes EU proposal to improve patient safety but stresses need for more reliable, comparable data. Brussels, 15 December 2008: Health First Europe (HFE) today welcomed [...]
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13 November 2008
Brussels, 12 November 2008 - Today's address by Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou to senior policy-makers and healthcare stakeholders emphasised the importance of improving the quality of healthcare in Europe, a key [...]
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09 October 2008
HFE releases policy paper on the future of healthcare for patients
On 9 October 2008, Health First Europe released its policy paper on the future of healthcare for patients during a media breakfast discussion hosted by Liz Lynne, Member of the [...]
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01 July 2008
HFE encourages eHealth development through interoperability
“Don’t Delay eHealth” advises Health First Europe Commission’s Recommendation on interoperability due tomorrow eHealth development goes with further investment in the training of healthcare professionals. Brussels, 1 July 2008 – Health First [...]
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08 May 2008
HFE participates in eHealth conference in Slovenia
Health First Europe participated from 5 to 7 May in the eHealth conference of the Slovenian Presidency of the European Union in Portorož, Slovenia. Since 2003, the European Commission organises [...]
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27 February 2008
Health First Europe participates in the 3rd Global Patients Congress in Budapest
From 20 to 22 February, Health First Europe (HFE) participated in the 3rd Global Patients Congress in Budapest, running an information stand and taking part in the fruitful debates. The [...]
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21 November 2007
HFE appoints Mary Banotti as its new Honorary President
Health First Europe Appoints New President - Brussels, 15 November, 2007 Health First Europe is delighted to announce the appointment of Mary Banotti as its new Honorary President. Her main responsibility [...]
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17 October 2007
HFE urges action on Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) in an event at the European Parliament
HFE urges action on Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) in an event the European Parliament – 17 October On 17 October 2007, HFE held an event in the European Parliament, Brussels on [...]
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02 October 2007
HFE launches the Healthcare Directory 2007 - Your Guide to Healthcare in Europe
Health First Europe Introduces New Healthcare Directory: On the eve of the European Health Forum Gastein, Health First Europe introduces “Healthcare Directory 2007 – Your Guide to Healthcare in Europe”. The [...]
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19 March 2007
HFE publishes "HFE health survey 2007" - 77 opinion leaders's views on the future of EU health
41% of key EU opinion leaders surveyed by Health First Europe support thecreation of a unique European healthcare system in the long-term This is just one of the main findings outlined [...]
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27 June 2006
Health First Europe launches paper on women’s health at a lunch in the European Parliament
On 27 June, Health First Europe launched a paper on women’s health at a lunch in the European Parliament attended by MEPs, Commission officials and officials from the Permanent Representations. [...]
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27 June 2006
Health First Europe launches paper on women’s health at a lunch in the European Parliament
On 27 June, Health First Europe launched a paper on women’s health at a lunch in the European Parliament attended by MEPs, Commission officials and officials from the Permanent Representations. The lunch was hosted by MEP and HFE supporter Karin Jöns (Germany, PES) who emphasised the role of the European Parliament on this topic. Speeches were delivered by Judy Birch, HFE member and patient from the UK on endometriosis, Dr. Meyer on Chlamydia, and Prof. Dr. Fried on obesity.
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08 November 2005
HFE Press release on EU's healthcare
'Patient-centric strategy a crucial basis for EU Healthcare' advocates Health First Europe policy Statement At the annual Open Health Forum held by the European Commission’s DG Health and Consumer Protection, [...]
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16 November 2004
16-11-2004 - Patient mobility and free movement of health services places greater responsibility on European Commission - Health First Europe (HFE) conclusions on patient mobility Health First Europe (HFE), a broad [...]
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12 November 2004
World Diabetes Day - HFE calls for a global approach in prevention and treatment
12-11-2004 - World Diabetes Day - HFE calls for a global approach in prevention and treatment Figures for diabetes are running high and the particular “westernized” lifestyle of developed countries seems [...]
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19 October 2004
Commissioner Byrne’s reflection process on EU health policy, a starting point for future Commissioner Markos Kyprianou - Health First Europe urges the Commission to take strong lead Responding to Commissioner [...]
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11 April 2004
7th World Parkinson’s Day - Only a fraction of Parkinson’s disease patients have access to surgery that could change their lives On 11 April 2004, the 7th World Parkinson’s Day, Parkinson's [...]
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