Europe’s frontier countries ready their hospitals for war – POLITICO
While European countries average 11.5 intensive care beds per 100,000 population, “wartime needs could require three to five…
Latvia’s healthcare system only “partially” prepared for crises – ministry acknowledges shortcomings and promises solutions
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is currently only “partially prepared” to respond to natural disasters, emergencies, and health…
France probes activists accused of obstructing Gaza aid over ‘complicity in genocide’ – POLITICO
The probe in France comes as international pressure grows on Israel to increase the flow of aid into…
Keep some cash under your mattress, says Dutch central bank – POLITICO
In April, a power blackout in Spain and Portugal caused severe but ultimately short-lived problems with payments systems.…
These are the medications that nurses can already prescribe in Spain
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 19:17 The new Medicines Act, which Spain’s cabinetl of ministers approved on Tuesday 8…
Donald Trump says ‘major’ pharmaceutical tariffs coming soon
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the US will soon announce a “major” tariff on pharmaceutical imports. Speaking…
UK rows back on claim Israel’s Gaza aid blockade is illegal – POLITICO
“But we find the lack of aid — it’s now been 15 days since aid got into Gaza — unacceptable,…
Italy, Spain back France’s plan to rescue EU chemicals industry – POLITICO
The Czech Republic, Hungary, the Netherlands, Romania and Slovakia have also backed the latest chemicals proposal. Germany, the…
Belgium wanted a drug shortages bill. It’s not happy with the EU’s plan. – POLITICO
While he acknowledged the act is an “important step forward,” he added that the “proposed funding is insufficient,…
EU wields ‘sledgehammer’ against Trump tariffs – POLITICO
Early start The European Commission, the bloc’s executive, will brief member countries at breakfast time on Wednesday —…
Denmark wanted advice on handling Trump. It turned to Ozempic’s boss. – POLITICO
Nonetheless, Novo’s presence looms large over discussions on a major overhaul of European laws for the pharmaceutical industry…
Additional 75 cent fee for prescribed medicines causes outrage among residents in Latvia
A signature collection has commenced on “Manabalss.lv” to oppose the implementation of the 75 cent fee for prescribed…