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October issue of our eZine is here! October has been very important for EFA because of the launch of our Manifesto for the next European Parliament elections. Please support health and prevention and sign up! You are invited to important event on COPD, EU research & patients by EFA and ECC. Outcomes of the vote on Tobacco Products Directive are here as well as much more other news. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter too! |
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Invitation! November will be marked by World COPD Day. On this occasion, EFA together with the European COPD Coalition is organizing an event under the Lithuanian EU Presidency “What role for diseases and patients in shaping Horizon 2020? A COPD case study of patient involvement”. It will be held on the 28th November in Brussels. Read More... |
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EFA launched our Manifesto for the European Parliament elections that will take place in May 2014. In three priority areas, which are subdivided into 14 actions, we call on the Members of European Parliament to commit themselves to improve the quality of life of EU citizens, particularly those suffering from asthma, allergies and COPD. |
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In October, the European Parliament (EP) undertook three major votes on Tobacco Products Directive, Medical Device Regulation and the 7th Environment Action Programme. Some Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) also presented a Written Declaration on recognising the burden of allergic diseases and the EU Directive on patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare came into force. Read More... |
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October, as well as the end of September, were particularly busy for EFA’s participation in meetings. EFA attended and presented at events on important topics such as air quality and pollen monitoring, patient involvement in guidelines and research, attended an event dedicated to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and more. |
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Apart from general presentations of EU history, legislation and health policy, this year’s Meet & Greet the EU Institutions focused on Tobacco Products Directive and air pollution. In addition, 13 EFA members who participated had chance to meet MEPs from their countries. Read More... |
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This month’s EFA Member News section includes information about cool apps by Asthma Society of Ireland and Stitching Voedselallergie and Annual Report of Allergy UK. You will also read about allergy and asthma costs in Finland and news from FENAER. Additionally, EFA promoted membership for Portuguese APA and non-EFA organization Maltese Asthma Society. Read More... |
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