General Health news

EMA appoints new Deputy Executive Director and new Head of Veterinary Medicines

EMA’s Head of the Stakeholders…, A new Head of the Veterinary…, Ivo Claassen …

Meeting highlights from the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) 14-16 July 2026

CVMP opinions on veterinary medicinal products The Committee adopted a positive opinion for a marketing authorisation for Bexatil for the reduction of hyperglycaemia in cats…

EMA and EISMEA boost cooperation to accelerate health innovations

EMA and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) have strengthened their cooperation in support of health innovation in the European Union (EU). Today…, Enabling innovation is central t…

Executive Director Emer Cooke's speech at the European Parliament's Committee on Public Health

Brussels, 14 July 2026Dear Ms Jerkovic, dear honourable members, thank you for the invitation today and for this opportunity to report on EMA’s activities. Many of you…

El Salvador validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated El Salvador as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma is the world's leading infectious cause of blindness.

NHS accelerates artificial intelligence rollout to cut waiting times and improve care for millions

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 tool in the NHS App that helps direct pa…

Meeting highlights from the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) 16-18 June 2026

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

EMA’s 2025 annual report shows strong approval numbers for human and veterinary medicines

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

500,000 NHS staff to get new artificial intelligence tools to help free up more time for patients

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 up more time for the duties that matter …

Planning a treatment trip across Europe — visas, recovery, follow-up care

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

Unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, young children at highest risk

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 World Health Organization (WHO).

How EuroClinics verifies every doctor and clinic before they go live

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

WHO urges governments to protect young people from addiction to tobacco and nicotine products

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 Tobacco Day – 31 May – the World Health Orga…

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 23 May 2026

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

Why transparent pricing matters across borders — and how to read a quote

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 and what the numbers really mean.

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 22 May 2026

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

Meeting highlights from the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) 19-21 May 2026

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

New medicine for two types of pulmonary fibrosis

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

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 21 May 2026

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

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 20 May 2026

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

EMA closed on Whit Monday, 25 May

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…

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 19 May 2026

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

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly honours global champions advancing primary health care

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 diverse backgrounds and contexts were honou…

EU tracks progress towards 2030 clinical trial targets

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.…

Tunisia validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem

Tunisia has been officially validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a significant achievement after decades of sustained effort.

Global health gains face threat of reversal

The world is falling short on health targets, with progress uneven, slowing, and in some areas reversing, according to the World Health Statistics 2026 report, published today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

EMA business hours over Ascension Day holidays, 14 and 15 May

EMA's office is closed from 18:00 on 13 May 2026 until 08:30 on 18 May 2026.The product emergency hotline is available outside working hours and on public holidays. To reach…

Australia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Australia for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, marking a significant milestone in the health of indigenous peoples and in global efforts to combat neglec…

Algeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Algeria as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the 10th country in WHO’s African Region and the 29th country globally to achieve this signif…

Paying tribute to David Nabarro

Tribute to Dr David Nabarro