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Sanofi: Poland's EU Presidency - Paving the Way for a Competitive Pharmaceutical Industry
Another major health priority during Poland's Presidency will be the digital transformation of healthcare, focusing on cybersecurity for medical devices and the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS). The exchange of cross-border digital health data will be a central theme, with a conference planned for May to explore patients' roles in this evolving landscape.
Poland's EU Presidency will also emphasize health prevention initiatives, focusing on obesity, alcohol prevention, and non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease and oncology. Mental health—particularly that of children and youth—will be another top priority. The adoption of Council conclusions and a cross-sectoral conference in April will address this critical issue. Sanofi is supporting screening and preventive initiatives specifically immunization, by building an effective dialogue with Health Authorities and the Ministry of Health to prioritize the prevention of both lifestyle-related and infectious diseases.
Vaccination is a crucial part of the broader prevention strategy. Despite its effectiveness in preventing severe diseases, only a small portion of healthcare budgets in many European countries is allocated to prevention. A new paradigm is needed to shift the healthcare model from reacting to illness to proactively promoting health. Goze Umurhan, General Manager Vaccines for Central & South Europe MCO at Sanofi, emphasized:
Many of these challenges and proof points were discussed during the Economic Forum in Karpacz, one of Central and Eastern Europe's most important and prestigious economic and political event, often referred to as the " Eastern Davos ," where Sanofi was a partner. Pharma industry, with €44.5 billion invested just in R&D in 2022 in Europe , is a clear driver of the EU economy and competitiveness. Europe is and remains a strategic geography for Sanofi added Michaela Scheiffert .
By maintaining a robust health security agenda and strengthening its industrial resilience, Europe can ensure a prosperous and healthy future. Poland's leadership in navigating these critical health priorities during its EU Presidency will play a key role in shaping the continent's future.
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