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The rapid spread of the Zika virus, and especially its suspected link with an observed increase in congenital malformations and other neurological complications, has created worries. The response strategy globally, including in the EU, is taking shape. Where do we stand?

This publication includes a study on "Assessment of EU Support to Afghanistan for the Last Decade and Lessons Learnt for the Future", and presentations from three experts on related subjects.

A number of West African countries are currently experiencing the worst Ebola epidemic in history. As the situation continues to deteriorate rapidly, the European Commission has stepped up its response since March 2014 and is now pledging more than €147 million in response to the devastating human, sanitary, economic and political effects of this crisis for the region. Since the beginning of the epidemic, the European Parliament has shown its concern as regards this critical situation.

Combating maternal mortality

Briefing 01-06-2011

Despite the UN pledge to reduce the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) by three-quarters by 2015, more than 350 000 maternal deaths occur every year, 99% of them in developing countries. Of all the Millennium Development Goals, least progress has been made on the one to improve maternal health. In the EU, the average MMR has been low and relatively steady in recent years. There are differences, however, between Member States (MS). Whereas, to some extent, they may be explained by unreliability of statistical ...

The study examines the the draft Regulation establishing a compulsory licensing system for the export of patented drugs to developing countries. The Regulation aims at uniformly implementing, within the European Union, the Decision of the WTO of 30 August 2003 on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health. Following the presentation of the core aspects of the draft Regulation, the paper outlines the possible impacts of the Regulation, including the difficulties faced by importing countries. The paper ...