Activities of Margarita DE LA PISA CARRIÓN related to 2020/0102(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
POSITION IN THE FORM OF AMENDMENTS 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 (16)
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of European solidarity8. Experience from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at Union level to support cooperation and coordination among the Member States in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders, as well as to ensure crisis- relevant products for the most affected areas, to develop and make available products for the prevention and treatment of diseases, to combat other serious cross- border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the Union, avoiding any kind of discrimination in terms of hospitalisation and treatment. __________________ 8 Communication to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Central Bank, the European Investment Bank and the Eurogroup on coordinated economic response to the COVID-19 outbreak, COM(2020)112 final of 13.03.220.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a.) Although the Union’s action in the field of health is limited, it should have the ability to respond to future realities that may pose a threat to health, such as pandemics or antimicrobial resistance. It should also support the Member States in tackling the challenges of an ageing population, chronic diseases and the prevention of various age-related illnesses. Overall, priority should be given to promoting a healthy lifestyle. New technologies should also be introduced into the health systems.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and viral hepatitis have a social dimension that needs to be addressed in a multidisciplinary manner. They should be tackled not only with antivirals and vaccines, but also with education, information, and appropriate social and psychological measures. This approach is well understood for problems such as drug or alcohol addiction. To this end, it is essential to invest in innovative community-based approaches to communicable disease control and prevention strategies for sexually transmitted infections.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) Sexually transmitted diseases represent a growing health burden, with added risks of cancer and multi- resistance.
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The Programme therefore should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of an individual and to health promotion by addressing health risk factors, such as the use of tobacco and related products and exposure to their emissions, the harmful use of alcohol, and the consumption of illicit drugs. The Programme should also contribute to the reduction of drugs-related health damage, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity, and exposure to environmental pollution, and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement Member States action in these areas. The Programme should also therefore contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality in the Member States after cardiovascular diseases. It is also one of non-communicable diseases that share common risk factors and the prevention and control of which would benefit the majority of citizens. In 2020 the Commission announced the ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan’ which would cover the entire cycle of the disease starting from prevention and early diagnosis to treatment and quality of life of patients and survivors, as well as better palliative care and pain management. The measures should benefit from the Programme and from Horizon Europe’s Mission on Cancer. The EU is in a position to take the lead in providing humanitarian support to terminally ill patients by developing and implementing palliative care measures.
Amendment 398 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) Priority should be given to clinical genomics and disease prediction programmes based on the genetic make- up of individuals (personalised or precision medicine), and the EU should lead this initiative.
Amendment 417 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
Amendment 431 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) The concept of ‘human health’ encompasses absolute respect for life in all its integral dimensions: physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects that are all interconnected, unlike animal health. Such inclusion requires a holistic vision of an approach to comprehensive personal health, which preserves the freedom and dignity intrinsic to the human condition in all phases of life.
Amendment 504 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) strengthen the capability of the Union for prevention, preparedness and rapid response to serious cross-border threats to health, and the management of health crises, including through coordination, provision and deployment of emergency health care capacity, data gathering and surveillance;
Amendment 510 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) promote online medical and health education in general;
Amendment 516 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ensure the availability in the Union of reserves or stockpiles of crisis relevant products, as well as production capacity, and a reserve of medical, healthcare and support staff to be mobilised in case of a crisis;
Amendment 553 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) support and promote exchange programmes for healthcare professionals for all specialties and all levels with a view to sharing information and methodologies among countries, thereby benefiting from good experiences;
Amendment 798 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point ii
Annex I – point g – point ii
(ii) Training programmes for medical and healthcare staff, including online programmes, and programmes for temporary exchanges of staff;
Amendment 835 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii a (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii a (new)
(xiiia.) Support for Member States to make the leap into precision medicine (genomic medicine and predictive medicine).
Amendment 1078 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – point 8 a (new)
Annex II – part 2 – point 8 a (new)
8a. Sexually transmitted infections