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Welcome to the newest EFA’s e-zine which this time among others brings you updates on three EU funded research projects trying to advance research and care in allergy and asthma and in which EFA partners in. In addition, you will read about the EU policy on medical devices among others and our upcoming events. Most importantly EFA President Breda Flood is presenting you actions and agenda for the year 2014. So do not hesitate and start reading! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook! |
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Year 2014 brings something new to EFA’s agenda as well as continuation of our core work representing people with allergy, asthma & COPD at European level. In this tab our President, Breda Flood talks about our plans and explains how operational funding from the EC and our project programme work together. Read More... |
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Three research projects EFA partners in and funded by the EC took place in one week in three different countries. EFA actively participated in EARIP Consortium meeting, MeDALL AGM as well as U-BIOPRED AGM. This tab brings you updates on these projects which focus on allergies and asthma. Read More... |
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In February EFA organizes our first alignment meeting with Baltic allergy, asthma & COPD patient organizations to discuss cooperation. Also in February EFA members are coming to Brussels to our first ever training on getting involved in various ways as patients with the EMA. In June, there will be an event in the European Parliament showcasing EU Projects in which EFA partners and how they involve and benefit patients and ultimately the society. Read More... |
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January was a month when important legislations, such as those on tobacco or medical devices, were discussed or taken to next stage within the European Parliament. The health priorities of the Greek Presidency were also presented, and EFA participated in an event promoting awareness of allergies in the European Parliament. |
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This month, EFA provided patient expertise at the EU project SILNE meeting in Amsterdam. An important meeting of various NGOs on EU air quality took place and EFA, as an active player in the field of air quality could not miss it. The topic of Medical Devices was discussed at a workshop organised by EPF and Eucomed. Read More... |
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This month was very important for Asthma Society of Ireland because January was the month when they actively fought for legislation that would in the future secure plain packaging of cigarettes. Also, Allergy UK informs people about changes in production of soya milk by one of the biggest producers. Lastly, EFA’s activities were presented in Tuscany in December. Read More... |
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