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Cyprus Presidency Outlines Goals for European Union Health

Published February 26, 2026, 12:08
Cyprus Presidency Outlines Goals for European Union Health

Minister of Health Neofytos Charalambidis, during his opening remarks at the Informal Council of EU Health Ministers in Nicosia, emphasized that health is a strategic investment for Europe, beyond being a social priority. The Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU aims to strengthen the European Union of Health, with a focus on solidarity, equality, innovation, and social cohesion. Key goals include enhancing resilience, ensuring access to medicines and quality healthcare, and promoting research and artificial intelligence in the health sector. The meeting focuses on mental health and the establishment of a European Center for Clinical Excellence for medicinal products.