Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Europe

UEMO represents general practitioners across Europe, advocating for better working conditions, patient safety, and stronger healthcare systems. We collaborate with national associations and EU institutions to shape policies that improve healthcare for all European citizens.

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European Immunization Week 2025: Healthcare professionals urge citizens to check their vaccination status
The WHO European Immunization Week (EIW) will take place from 27 April to 3 May 2025. In this context, the Coalition for Vaccination calls on healthcare professionals across Europe to promote routine immunisation for both children and adults. This year’s campaign theme, “Immunisation for all is Humanly Possible”, underlines the importance of equitable vaccination coverage […]
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European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation: A new era for digital health in the EU
On 26 March 2025, the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation officially entered into force, marking a major milestone in the EU’s strategy for digital transformation in healthcare. As one of the core pillars of the European Health Union, the EHDS establishes a comprehensive legal and technical framework to facilitate the secure sharing and reuse […]
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UEMO president met SANT chair Adam Jarubas.
Dr. Tiago Villanueva, UEMO President, met with Adam Jarubas, European deputy and President of the Committee on Public Health (SANT), to present the work and priorities of UEMO. The meeting took place in the context of the European Parliament’s upcoming work on its health workforce report, scheduled for Plenary adoption after the summer. This encounter […]
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Policy Statements

Discover UEMO’s formal stances on key healthcare issues, from promoting accessible primary care to ensuring equitable working conditions for healthcare professionals across Europe.

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November 18, 2022
UEMO celebrates Antimicrobial Resistance Week 2022
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October 24, 2022
EU Council adopts final building blocks of the European Health Union
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October 16, 2022
Commission publishes report on security of medicines supply
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October 13, 2022
Joint EU-US press statement on strengthened cooperation in the area of health
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The European Union of General Practitioners (UEMO) is a non-profit organisation of the most representative national, nongovernmental, independent organisations representing general practitioners in the countries of Europe.

Founded in 1967 by the national organisations in Belgium, France, Germany, Holland and Italy, the Union quickly grew to encompass organisations from all the current Member States of the European Union as well as from the countries of the European Free Trade Association and other European countries.

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Union Européenne des Médecins
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