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Establishment of a Special Committee to Combat Cancer

Summary

The European Parliament is creating a special committee dedicated to fighting cancer. The group will focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and improving patient rights across the EU.
9 19.06.2020
Other
health
social policy
european union
public administration
research and intellectual property

Key points

  • Establishment of a dedicated special committee within the European Parliament to fight cancer.
  • Focus on prevention strategies, including tobacco control and reducing exposure to environmental pollutants.
  • Evaluation of research support and pharmaceutical legislation to encourage innovation and affordable medicines.
  • Assessment of patient rights, including data protection and non-discrimination in the workplace.
Documents (PDFs)
Setting up a special committee on beating cancer, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office
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