The European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations (EFA) and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) invite you to the digital launch of the European Allergy & Asthma Youth Parliament’s recommendations "Growing up with Allergy and Asthma - How EU policymakers can support young allergy and asthma patients live better lives".
Hosted by Sirpa Pietikainen (EPP/Finland) and Tilly Metz (Greens/Luxembourg) Chair and Vice-Chair of the European Parliament Interest Group on Allergy and Asthma, the recommendations offer new ideas to address the specific needs of young patients with allergies and asthma in Europe.
Created in 2020, the European Allergy and Asthma Youth Parliament brings together young allergy and asthma patients between 16-26 years, and medical professionals up to 35 years old from all around Europe.
The event will take place online on Thursday 10 December at 15:15-16:45 CET.
Registered participants will receive by email a Zoom link to join the event. Download the event programme.
Welcome |
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15:15-15:20 |
Opening remarks |
MEP Tilly Metz |
Introduction |
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15:20-15:30 |
The journey of European Allergy & Asthma Youth Parliament: Building the next generation of allergy and asthma patient leaders in the EU |
Mikaela Odemyr – EFA President Monica Volini - Member of the European Allergy & Asthma Youth Parliament |
Presentation of policy recommendations |
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15:30-15:50 |
Inform: Involve young allergy and asthma patients in policy decisions affecting their health |
Francesco Russo, Laura Stenz, Julijana Asllani - Members of the European Allergy & Asthma Youth Parliament |
Prevent: Ensuring healthy environments that do not compromise young patients’ lives |
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Care: Digitalising disease management for flexible and affordable treatment and care |
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Panel discussion: Combining ambition and reality - From recommendations to actionable policies |
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15:50-16:10 |
Panellists will address the following topics:
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Prof. Nikos Papadopoulos - Senior scientific advisor Prof. Ioana Agache - EAACI former president Dr. Carmen Riggioni - EAACI Junior Members Assembly Chair Mikaela Odemyr - EFA President |
Roundtable discussion and Q&A |
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16:10-16:40 |
Integrating the young allergy and asthma perspective: Challenges and opportunities for policymakers and patients |
MEPs Sirpa Pietikäinen & Juozas Olekas - Chair and Vice-Chair of the Interest Group Members of the European Allergy & Asthma Youth Parliament |
Closing remarks |
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16:40-16:45 |
Final words from the Allergy and Asthma Interest Group Chair |
MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen |