Following the alarming reports of cases of violence, discrimination and exclusion that physicians and other healthcare professionals across Europe have been facing because of the fear they will spread the Coronavirus, European Medical Organisations reaffirm that they stand in complete solidarity with their colleagues who are in the front line of the fight against the […]

Dear colleagues, We know that it is difficult during these days to avoid discussion over COVID-19. However, between 20 and 26 April 2020, “European Immunisation Week” is taking place as part of a global initiative to raise awareness of the benefits of vaccination. Perhaps during this period, it is best to understand the benefits of […]

On April 15th, the e-Health Network branch of the European Commission published the EU toolbox: “Mobile applications to support contact tracing in the EU’s fight against COVID-19”. This communications aims at guiding Member States on how to best use mobile apps to tackle COVID-19 while safeguarding data privacy. The common approach aims to exploit the […]

According to Swiss Info, three Swiss hospitals have agreed to provide intensive care treatment for six seriously ill coronavirus patients from the neighbouring Alsace region of France. However, experts fear that the rising number of pandemic victims will soon stretch Switzerland’s health infrastructure. Two hospitals in Basel and one in Jura, in northwestern Switzerland, said […]

WHO has developed this interim guidance to meet the need for recommendations on safe home care for patients with suspected COVID-19 who present with mild symptoms a and on public health measures related to the management of their contacts. This document was adapted from the interim guidance on Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection […]

Europe lives in an unprecedented state of pandemics. The COVID19 is triggering strict measures from governments attempting to limit social contact and thus preventing contagion. Flattening the curve is the goal to achieve in order to avert already fragile healthcare systems from collapsing. For that purpose, the number of reported cases must be smaller than […]

Health ministers held a special meeting on March 6 to discuss the increase in Covid-19 cases in the Union. They stressed the need to cooperate and strengthen the exchange of information. They recalled the importance of raising awareness and protecting populations at risk. Ministers also stressed the need to control movements in areas deemed to […]

It is with great sorrow that we’ve learned that Dr. Roberto Stella, 67, Italian GP, died on Tuesday night (March 10th) at Como Hospital where he was being treated for respiratory failure due to the coronavirus. Dr. Stella has presumably contracted the virus while on duty, on the frontline taking care of patients and directing […]

The European Commission has launched on February 19 a White Paper on “Artificial Intelligence – A European approach to excellence and trust” which is open for consultation until May 19. This document builds up on existing documents such as the “Report:  Artificial Intelligence a European perspective” from 5 December 2018, the “Coordinated Plan on AI” […]