In the field of health, it is the Member States which are primarily responsible, but the EU is responsible, under the Treaty, to take some further action, as in the case of border health threats, the mobility of patients or reducing inequalities in health.

The European Commission is preparing a new strategy for health, which was adopted in summer 2007. Inspired by the current work, the strategy aims to provide - and that's a first - a single strategic framework that encompasses not only the major health issues, but also the inclusion of health in policy and general health issues. The strategy aims to set clear objectives to guide the work to be undertaken at European level and to establish mechanisms for implementation to achieve these objectives by working in partnership with Member States.

The financing of projects by the Commission on Health for 2014-2020 is part of a strategy bringing together the wide range of community activities in health to define the objectives and priorities for improving the health of European citizens. 

GOALS

• improve the safety of citizens;
• promote health to improve prosperity and solidarity; 
• produce and disseminate knowledge about health. 

List of European funding programs available in Health: