Europe s ability to respond effectively to health threats has already been called into question by the coronavirus pandemic. Heroic collaboration between researchers and policymakers has made the first vaccines available at record speed, but Europe still stands before a major challenge that goes way beyond the current COVID crisis. There is a critical failure to […]
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Coronavirus: Commission puts forward rules on rapid antigen tests and secures 20 million tests for member states
Published 3 months ago
Following up on the Council conclusions of 11 December, the Commission has adopted a proposal for a Council recommendation on a common framework for the use, validation and mutual recognition of rapid antigen tests. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, diagnostic testing has been rapidly evolving, demonstrating its central role in outbreak control. The recommendations put forward by the Commission will ensure the uniform use, validation and recognition of rapid antigen tests in the EU.
The Commission has also today signed a framework contract with Abbott and Roche allowing the purchase of over 20 million rapid antigen tests for up to €100 million, financed by the Emergency Support Instrument (ESI). From early 2021, these tests will be made available to member states, as part of the EU strategy to COVID-19 testing.
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EAPM: First-class round table frames discussion for COVID testing, EU countries set to begin vaccination campaigns
Published 3 months ago
Good afternoon, health colleagues, and welcome to the European Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM) update heading into Christmas week and 2021. There is much ahead to look forward to, and perhaps some chance for hope as an incredibly difficult and challenging year comes to an end, writes EAPM Executive Director Denis Horgan.
Resounding success for EAPM round table
Yesterday (17 December) EAPM conducted a very successful virtual round table, ‘Forward together with innovation: Understanding the need and framing the discussion for Serology testing for SARS-CoV-2’. Comprising notable stakeholders and keynote speakers from across the health spectrum, the objective of the round table was to assess the factors, understand the need and frame the discussion for Serology testing for SARS-CoV-2 at a country level by engaging with experts.
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