Europe’s slow but ‘inevitable’ march to allow assisted dying – POLITICO

Europe’s slow but ‘inevitable’ march to allow assisted dying – POLITICO

The rising number of patients — especially young people — with mental health disorders dying by euthanasia has also spurred fierce debate in the Netherlands, Buijsen said. The number of euthanasias for patients with psychiatric disorders doubled over the last five years, from 68 to 138. Similar debates arise around cases of minors and patients … Read more

Can global leaders agree on a tough AMR plan? – POLITICO

Can global leaders agree on a tough AMR plan? – POLITICO

Another key target is promoting innovation and access. The pipeline of novel antibiotics is severely limited and existing therapies are difficult to access, especially in lower- and middle- income countries — which are already bearing a heavier burden of antimicrobial resistant infections. Anand Anandkumar, co-founder and CEO of Indian pharmaceutical company Bugworks, said he believes the … Read more

WHO declares mpox global emergency – POLITICO

WHO declares mpox global emergency – POLITICO

While independent experts recommend whether to declare a global health emergency, the final decision falls to the WHO chief, currently Tedros. The WHO then issues recommendations to affected countries on how to deal with the outbreak. A PHEIC alert could also increase the pressure on international governments to respond and assist African countries in controlling … Read more

WHO to decide this week if mpox Africa outbreak is a global emergency – POLITICO

WHO to decide this week if mpox Africa outbreak is a global emergency – POLITICO

In June, Bavarian Nordic sent 15,000 doses of its vaccine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the majority of cases have been detected. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has called for “global solidarity”, pointing out that the region needs 10 million vaccine doses but currently has access to just … Read more

Abortion rights activists rally voters for EU election – POLITICO

Abortion rights activists rally voters for EU election – POLITICO

The groups are behind the European Citizens’ Initiative “My Voice, My Choice,” which asks the European Commission to establish a fund to help women access abortion care in countries with more liberal laws. They are calling for political participation to ensure that the next EU representatives will stand behind their initiative. “We need to elect … Read more

Denmark relaxes abortion law – POLITICO

Denmark relaxes abortion law – POLITICO

“It is about the freedom of the individual woman, about the right to decide over her own body and her own life. It is a historic day for women’s equality,” said Danish Minister for Digitalization and Gender Equality Marie Bjerre. The right to abortion was introduced in Denmark in 1973. The 12-week limit was established … Read more

Collaboration can unlock the potential of gene therapies in Europe

Collaboration can unlock the potential of gene therapies in Europe

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