Health News in Europe

The NHS is urging millions of people in their 50s to complete lifesaving bowel cancer screening tests, as new figures show this age group is less likely to take part. The latest a…

PRAC agrees new safety information on desogestrel- and etonogestrel-containing contraceptives and Litfulo, a medicine to treat alopecia areata   Desogestrel- and etonogestrel-…, …

The NHS is facing a “summer onslaught”, with A&Es experiencing their busiest month on record in June amid record heatwaves and the World Cup. Average daily A&E attendances exceede…

Millions of people are facing physical, emotional and financial toll of cancer, a disease that claims more than 26 000 lives every day, according to a report released today by the…

The head of the NHS has today issued a stark warning to staff that they face the sack or even prison if they access patient records without a legitimate reason, as part of a new c…

EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has started a phased review of data on daraxonrasib, a medicine intended for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer. A phased…

Around a million families are being urged to protect their children against the spread of measles and other potentially deadly childhood illnesses, as part of a new NHS vaccinatio…

A major rollout of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools across the NHS is being accelerated to help cut waiting lists and improve care for millions of patients. A new AI triage …

Patients are to receive at least 3 weeks’ notice from the NHS for all new medical appointments, under plans to overhaul patients’ experiences of the health service. NHS Chief Exec…

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus…

EMA is launching initiatives to better embed women’s health considerations in medicines development and regulation. Women live longer than men on average but spend more of their…,…

In a major international effort to evaluate potential treatments for Ebola disease due to Bundibugyo virus (BVD), the PARTNERS clinical trial has opened enrolment today for patien…

Thousands more people at risk from a virus which causes pneumonia and other serious lung infections will be able to get vital protection on the NHS this winter. From September, al…

Six new medicines recommended for approvalEMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) recommended six medicines for approval at its June 2026 meeting.The committee recommended…, …

Nearly 2,000 people unknowingly living with HIV have been diagnosed by a pioneering NHS programme, which tests anyone needing a blood test in A&E, saving lives and preventing new …

Hundreds of women with aggressive cervical cancer are to be offered a new immunotherapy on the NHS, which could help more women survive and stay cancer-free in the long-term. Pemb…

At a time when energy security and affordability have risen to the top of the development agenda, 655 million people globally still lack access to electricity, and two billion use…

The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on countries to expand newborn screening for birth defects, highlighting how early detection and treatment can save lives and reduc…

The latest NHS England management data has shown the real life and immediate impact of the Medical Training Prioritisation Act. The Act came into force in March responding to conc…

Visits to the hay fever advice on the NHS website have more than doubled in the past week as temperatures rise this weekend. There have been 12,990 visits to the hay fever page on…

CVMP opinions on veterinary medicinal productsThe Committee adopted a negative opinion for a marketing authorisation for Scovella (velagliflozin), a product classified as…

As the Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling an Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first comprehens…

Football fans are being urged not to ignore health problems, as new analysis reveals a significant drop in A&E attendances while the Three Lions are playing. Analysis of A&E atten…

Crisis preparedness and responseThe Management Board welcomed EMA’s support to African regulators in the context of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and…

Dear Leaders of the G7, the G20, BRICS and of all nations,We write to you together, from Geneva and from Brasília, with one shared conviction: that the world must finish what it s…

Industrial action by resident doctors will be taking place from 7am on Monday 15 June to 6:59am Friday 19 June 2026. This four-day strike coincides with more expected hot weather …

New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) show sustained progress towards safer blood supplies globally but also highlight persistent inequalities in access to safe blood …

PRAC concludes evidence of potential risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children born to men treated with valproate is inconsistent  Committee recommends updating product…, …

‘Groundbreaking’ NHS teams that have freed up thousands of hospital beds, accelerated cancer diagnosis, and transformed care for patients have been recognised at the inaugural 202…

A&Es experienced their busiest month on record in May, as last month’s heatwave piled pressure on NHS services. The NHS managed 2,457,398 attendances in A&E during May – up 25,000…

Today, EMA released its 2025 annual report, highlighting progress in bringing innovative, safe and effective medicines to patients. The report outlines the most important…

Thousands of men with prostate cancer are to be offered high-powered ‘precision’ radiotherapy on the NHS to target the disease more effectively, helping reduce side-effects and sp…

More than half a million NHS staff are being given access to new artificial intelligence (AI) tools that could free up an average of 2 days every month from admin duties, freeing …

A practical six-step checklist from quote to recovery, written with clinics in 14 countries reviewing the playbook.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan on the…

Hundreds of women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer could benefit from a new, life-extending drug on the NHS from today – the first new addition to NHS treatment in over 20 years.…

Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the Wo…

The chair of the NHS’s groundbreaking new online hospital trust has been named as business leader and former supermarket chief executive John Browett. NHS Online, which will provi…

EMA’s Emergency Task Force (ETF) is engaging with the African Medicines Agency (AMA) and its national regulatory authorities (NRAs), leveraging expertise from the WHO-AFRO…

June is PRIDE month and EMA starts a two-month celebration of diversity and inclusion in science and healthcare, leading up to its participation in the world-famous Amsterdam…, …

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirm their strong partnership and shared commitment to protect the health …

A four-step credentialing pipeline — public registry crossmatch, document review, peer signal score, and continuous compliance monitoring — explained in plain language.

EMA’s Emergency Task Force (ETF) has recommended updating COVID-19 vaccines to target the new SARS-CoV-2 variant XFG for the 2026/2027 vaccination campaign.XFG is part of the…

Worldwide, at least 40 million children aged 13–15 use tobacco products, and young people’s use of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches continues to rise. In advance of World No Toba…

In response to the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases also reported in Uganda, WHO convened…

To the people of DRC, especially to the people of Ituri Jambo kwenu wakahaji wa Ituri Mbote na bino, bato ya Ituri My name is Tedros, and I am the Director-General of the World He…

Thousands of people in England have had lung cancer caught early thanks to NHS scanning trucks in supermarket car parks, sports stadiums and busy high streets. New NHS data shows …

Summary of discussions of 23 May at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly.

Every published price on EuroClinics is normalised to EUR plus the local currency, with a clear breakdown of fees, anaesthesia and follow-up. This article explains the methodology…

Summary of discussions of 22 May at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly.

The Committee’s advice aligned with the determination by the WHO Director-General that the event constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), but does n…

CVMP opinions on veterinary medicinal productsThe Committee adopted a positive opinion for a marketing authorisation for Nobivac NXT HC, for the active immunisation of …

Eight new medicines recommended for approvalEMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) recommended eight medicines for approval at its May 2026 meeting.Jascayd (nerandomilast)…, …

EMA has recommended granting a marketing authorisation in the European Union (EU) for Jascayd (nerandomilast) to treat adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or…

Summary of discussions of 21 May at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly.

Summary of discussions of 20 May at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly.

EMA’s office is closed on 25 May, to mark Whit Monday. The office reopens 08:30 on Tuesday, 26 May.The product emergency hotline is available outside working hours and on…

Summary of discussions of 19 May at Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly

Today, the World Health Assembly recognized individuals and institutions whose contributions to global health have gone far beyond the call of duty. Six laureates representing div…

The European Commission (EC), the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) and EMA have published their first report tracking progress against the EU’s new clinical trial targets.…