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Strengthening health systems worldwide: a new role for the ECDC
Weltweit Gesundheitssysteme stärken: eine neue Rolle für das ECDC in globaler Gesundheitspolitik
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Abstract The proposal for a European Health Union is currently being discussed by the Council of the European Union and includes the strengthening of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) as well as the extension of its mandate. In light of this, the ECDC and the European Union (EU) ... view more
The proposal for a European Health Union is currently being discussed by the Council of the European Union and includes the strengthening of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) as well as the extension of its mandate. In light of this, the ECDC and the European Union (EU) member states can make the case for a new role for the ECDC. While the political weight of the member states is needed, the ECDC can seize the opportunity of expanding its regional and bilateral partnerships to promote health systems strengthening through development projects. In doing so, the ECDC would be contributing to sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
international cooperation; EU; health care delivery system; health policy
Classification
Health Policy
Free Keywords
Global; Gemeinsame Politik internationaler Akteure; Europäisches Zentrum für die Prävention und die Kontrolle von Krankheiten (Stockholm); Status und Rolle im internationalen System
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
4 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 11/2021
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2021C11
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications