Activities of Rasmus ANDRESEN related to 2020/0102(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (‘EU4Health programme’) (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a Programme for the Union's action in the field of health –for the period 2021-2027 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 282/2014 (“EU4Health Programme”)
Amendments (20)
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Programme shall pursue the following general objectives, in keeping with the “One Health” approach where relevant: of contributing to a high level of human health protection and disease prevention, in keeping with the “One Health” approach where relevant and guided by Sustainable Development Goals(SDG) to ensure that the Union and Member States reach the targets of SDG 3"Ensure healthy lives and promote well- being for all at all ages”:
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
(-1) contribute to a high level of human health protection and disease prevention, make healthcare safer, reduce health inequalities, increase life expectancy at birth, and strengthen and support EU health-related legislation, including in the area of environmental health, and fostering Health in All Policies.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) strengthen health systems and the healthcare workforce, including by digital transformation and by increased integrated and coordinated work among the Member States,contribute to effectiveness, accessibility and resilience of health suystained implementation of best practice and data sharing, to increasems and the the general level of public health.althcare workforce
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) increase the general level of public health
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) strengthen the effectiveness, accessibility, sustainability and resilience of health systems, including by supporting digital transformation, the uptake of digital tools and services, systemic reforms, implementation of new care models and universal health coverage, and address inequalities in health and access to healthcare and medicine;
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9a) support European level civil society organisations working on health and health related issues;
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
(9b) Support activities designed to monitor the cumulative health impacts of environmental risk factors, including those arising from contaminants in food, water, air and other sources as well as activities monitoring the health impacts of Union legislation, such as pharmacovigilance and similar;
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall develop cooperation with relevant international organisations such as the United Nations and its specialised agencies, in particular the World Health Organisation (WHO), as well as with the Council of Europe and the Organisation for Economic Co- operation and Development (OECD) to implement the Healthstrand, in order to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of actions at Union and international level.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. The Commission shall consult the health authorities of the Member States in the Steering Group on Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases or in other relevant Commission expert group as well as stakeholders, in particular professional bodies in the health sector and NGOs active in the field at all stage of the implementation of the program .
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission may, by means of implementingdelegated acts, lay down rules on:
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Indicators to report on progress of the Programme towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives set out in Articles 3 and 4 are set out in Annex II. In addition the results of analytical activities, once finalised, shall be made publicly available.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – point i
Annex I – point d – point i
(i) Implementation, enforcement, monitoring of Union health legislation and action; and technical support to the implementation of legal requirements including in the area of environmental health;
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – point i a (new)
Annex I – point d – point i a (new)
(ia) EU policy making to foster Health in All Policies and in particular measures to strengthen the assessment and appropriate management of environmental risks associated with production, use and disposal of medical products;
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – point xi
Annex I – point d – point xi
(xi) Stakeholders in view of transnational cooperation and stakeholders working at EU level.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point iv
Annex I – point f – point iv
(iv) Preventive actions to protect vulnerable groups from health threats and actions to adjust the response to and management of crisis to the needs of those vulnerable groups, also including adequate and appropriate information to the concerned, with particular attention to people with disabilities;
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point v
Annex I – point f – point v
(v) Actions to addressmitigate the collateral health consequences of a health crisis, in particular thosein terms onf mental health, as well as the specific consequences for on patients suffering from chronic diseases and people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups;
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point vi
Annex I – point f – point vi
(vi) Actions to strengthen surge capacity, research, development, laboratory capacity, production and deployment of crisis-relevant niche products and ensuring product availability;
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point ii
Annex I – point j – point ii
(ii) Support to the digital transformation of health care and health systems including through benchmarking and capacity building for the uptake of innovative tools and technologies and the health care literacy of the general population; digital upskilling of health care professsionals;
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iv
Annex I – point j – point iv
(iv) Support optimal use of telemedicine/telehealth, including through satellite communication for remote areas, foster digitally-driven organisational innovation in healthcare facilities and promote digital tools supporting citizen empowerment and person-centred care that limit health-care inequalities.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point k – point iii a (new)
Annex I – point k – point iii a (new)
(iiia) Communication aimed at addressing fake news regarding medical therapies, or causes of disease.