EU gezondheidsconferentie Vilnius: medische zorg en medicijnen belangrijkste onderwerpen (en)

Met dank overgenomen van Litouws voorzitterschap Europese Unie 2e helft 2013 i, gepubliceerd op zaterdag 5 oktober 2013.

On Monday, the meeting of the EU’s Chief Medical Officers and Chief Medical Care Officers will commence in Vilnius. The event will cover the EU’s vaccination situation, best practices in dealing with youth’s mental health issues, advanced medical care practices, and the future of caregivers. It’s a traditional semi-annual meeting, organized in the country presiding over the EU Council.

The EU’s Chief Medical Officers and Chief Medical Care Officers, participating in the meeting, take part in the formation of health policy and the implementation of decisions made. Representatives of the World Health Organization and the European Commission will also participate in the meeting and provide the latest information on decisions being made, documents being drafted, and issues arising.

The traditional meeting is dedicated to exchanging experience, introducing essential developments in the fields of healthcare and medical care, and discussing main problems.