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Did you celebrate #WorldMicrobiomeDay by feeding your friendly microbes? 🌱🦠 Though invisible, microorganisms are the unsung heroes of our health and environment. At EFSA, we're diving deep into research to uncover their vital roles and prepare for future risk assessments! Let us know in the comments how you keep your microbiome healthy! Want to find out more? Check out our latest contributions to this field with two comprehensive external scientific reports that pave the way for including microbiomes in future food risk assessments. https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.2903/sp.efsa.2024.EN-8597 Discover more about EFSA on our channels: ▪ Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en ▪ Twitter: https://twitter.com/efsa_eu ▪ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/efsa ▪ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_healthenv_eu/

Ready to catalyse your public health advocacy? In this event aimed at public health pioneers and the Clean Cooking for Public Health (CC4PH) community members, we explain how to effectively advocate on clean cooking, how to communicate the health impacts of gas cooking, and how to spark action on poor indoor air quality to both policy makers and media outlets. What to expect? Increased Confidence and Communication Skills: Participants will gain the confidence to effectively communicate gas cooking health impacts to decision-makers and media outlets. Improved Advocacy Effectiveness: Participants will be better equipped to advocate for policy changes related to gas cooking.

We accelerate innovation to build a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all. Our community has come together to respond to the biggest issues in the food system affecting our lives, and a Mission-led approach focuses our efforts on improving outcomes for people and planet. We prioritise our investments, funding, advocacy, and interventions to make a real, tangible difference. Missions help us form those priorities to put a better shape and direction to solving issues such as the contribution of diet to obesity and Non-Communicable Disease, environmental harms associated with the food system and the threats to us all around food integrity and complex supply chains. Our community is pivotal to shaping the goals and direction of our Missions – why not join us and help shape the future of the food system? www.eitfood.eu #innovation #foodinnovation #foodsystems #futureoffood #foodchain #sustainableproduction #foodsafety #foodwaste #foodsecurity #farmtofork #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #healthydiet

The first of a webinar series hosted by the European Patients’ Forum (EPF) and The AMR Narrative.

Sustainable aquaculture methods can protect our oceans and help meet the increasing demand for seafood. Discover the technologies that our community of startups and experts are championing to help reduce bycatch, improve feedstocks and eliminate waste. The sustainability of the fishing and aquaculture industries is increasingly in the spotlight. With documentaries such as Seaspiracy making claims about these industries, it is important to know and understand the facts. FoodUnfolded have explored different ways to stop unsustainable fishing and EIT Food’s blog looks at the situation in Europe and how sustainable aquaculture can help to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): https://bit.ly/2VKtit1 #SustainableAquaculture #SustainableFishing #SustainableFishFarming

The results of the June 2024 European Parliament elections may have far-reaching impacts upon the EU, its neighbourhood and globally, as the Parliament will shape EU policies on topics from the economy and climate to defence. They are also an important barometer of public opinion, with the performance of right-wing, populist parties in particular being closely watched. This webinar, co-organised by the Foreign Policy Centre and Aston University, provided an opportunity for key experts to share their insights and answer audience questions both on the factors underpinning the results and their likely consequences. Speakers: - Dr Johannes Lindner, Co-Director of the Jacques Delors Centre - Professor Sofia Vasilopoulou, Professor of European Politics at King’s College London - David Harley, Former Deputy Secretary-General of the European Parliament and a Member of FPC’s Advisory Council The discussion was chaired by: Dr Ed Turner, Aston University and FPC Senior Research Fellow.

Hussein was only 6 months old when his family fled war-torn Aleppo for the safety of Amman. Since then, his young life has unfolded in Jordan, where he attends a public school alongside Jordanian, Iraqi and other Syrian students. Hussein holds onto the first memories of his early life to capture fragments of a homeland he barely knew. Unlike Hussein, 9-year-olds Ghina and Yahya were never in Syria. To Ghina, Syria is a beautiful land with flowers and a vast blue sea. Yahya imagines Syria as a kite, soaring free in the sky. For over a decade, Jordan has been a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of Syrians fleeing war. Today, the country hosts over 640,000 registered Syrian refugees, half of whom are children. Since 2011, over 212,000 Syrian refugees have been born in Jordan. The first generation of Syrian refugees knows no other home, a number that grows each month, with an average 120,000 new births registered in 2023. Read how the EU supports Syrian refugees and their host communities in Jordan: https://europa.eu/!tFrpHv #EUHumanitarianAid #WithRefugees #Syria Follow us on: Facebook: @ec.humanitarian.aid Instagram: @eu_echo X (Twitter): @eu_echo Mastodon: @EC_ECHO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/eu-in-emergencies/ © European Union, 2024.

“My mum and dad told me Syria is very big and beautiful, it is green and has a lot of flowers, and there is a sea. I hope to visit Syria,” says 9-year-old Ghina. She is a Syrian refugee born in Jordan. “I love my school, my mum and dad, and I love going to school. I dream of growing up and becoming a lawyer,” she says. For over a decade, Jordan has been a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of Syrians fleeing war. Today, the country hosts over 640,000 registered Syrian refugees, half of whom are children. Since 2011, over 212,000 Syrian refugees have been born in Jordan. The first generation of Syrian refugees knows no other home, a number that grows each month, with an average 120,000 new births registered in 2023. Read how the EU supports Syrian refugees and their host communities in Jordan: https://europa.eu/!tFrpHv #EUHumanitarianAid #WithRefugees #Syria Follow us on: Facebook: @ec.humanitarian.aid Instagram: @eu_echo X (Twitter): @eu_echo Mastodon: @EC_ECHO LinkedIn: / eu-in-emergencies © European Union, 2024.

“My parents sometimes talk to me about Syria. They tell me what happened in Syria and how it was before the current war,” says 12-year-old Hussein. He is a Syrian refugee raised in Jordan. “I was born in Syria, but I came to Jordan when I was 6 months old,” he adds. For over a decade, Jordan has been a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of Syrians fleeing war. Today, the country hosts over 640,000 registered Syrian refugees, half of whom are children. Since 2011, over 212,000 Syrian refugees have been born in Jordan. The first generation of Syrian refugees knows no other home, a number that grows each month, with an average 120,000 new births registered in 2023. Read how the EU supports Syrian refugees and their host communities in Jordan: https://europa.eu/!tFrpHv #EUHumanitarianAid #WithRefugees #Syria Follow us on: Facebook: @ec.humanitarian.aid Instagram: @eu_echo X (Twitter): @eu_echo Mastodon: @EC_ECHO LinkedIn: / eu-in-emergencies © European Union, 2024.

“[My friends] talked to me about Syria. They were there, was erupted and Syria was destroyed and they told me they had a home there,” says Yahya. He is a Syrian refugee born in Jordan. “I thought of returning to Syria. I love it so much because I am Syrian,” he says. For over a decade, Jordan has been a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of Syrians fleeing war. Today, the country hosts over 640,000 registered Syrian refugees, half of whom are children. Since 2011, over 212,000 Syrian refugees have been born in Jordan. The first generation of Syrian refugees knows no other home, a number that grows each month, with an average 120,000 new births registered in 2023. Read how the EU supports Syrian refugees and their host communities in Jordan: https://europa.eu/!tFrpHv #EUHumanitarianAid #WithRefugees #Syria Follow us on: Facebook: @ec.humanitarian.aid Instagram: @eu_echo X (Twitter): @eu_echo Mastodon: @EC_ECHO LinkedIn: / eu-in-emergencies © European Union, 2024.

EFSA’s experts provide independent scientific advice on risks associated with the food chain, typically responding to requests from the European Commission, the European Parliament, or EU Member States. Find out in this short video how – from mandate acceptance to the approval of a scientific output – EFSA ensures scientific rigour and transparency, bringing together expertise from different disciplines to deliver trusted scientific advice for the benefit of European citizens. The current subtitles have been automatically produced by YouTube. EFSA does not accept any liability for mistakes or inaccuracies resulting from the transcribing process Subtitles are available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Click on the setting button to select your preferred language subtitles and then click on “turn on captions” button in the lower right hand corner of the screen. Discover more about EFSA on our channels: ▪ Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en ▪ Twitter: https://twitter.com/efsa_eu ▪ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/efsa ▪ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_healthenv_eu/

Las YaYas Nostre presents Los Salvacomidas by FoodEducators, a comprehensive educational program for primary school students that promotes healthy eating and zero waste. The program is implemented across all Autonomous Communities in Spain and offers dynamic and innovative teaching resources, including additional materials such as video games and demonstration videos. For more information, visit: https://salvacomidas.eitfood.eu/. If you are a teacher interested in introducing good eating habits and sustainable practices in your classroom, we welcome you to join us! Register now at the following link: https://salvacomidas.eitfood.eu/programa-educativo/me-inscribo/ Meet FoodEducators: https://www.foodeducators.eu/ / Las YaYas Nostre presentan Los Salvacomidas by FoodEducators, un programa educativo transversal para estudiantes de primaria que aboca por la alimentación saludable y el desperdicio cero. El programa se realiza en todas las Comunidades Autónomas de España y ofrece recursos didácticos dinámicos y originales, además de materiales extra como videojuegos o vídeos demostrativos. Más información aquí: https://salvacomidas.eitfood.eu/ Si eres un profesor o profesora interesado en llevar los buenos hábitos alimenticios y medidas sostenibles a tu clase, te esperamos! Regístrate ahora en el siguiente link: https://salvacomidas.eitfood.eu/programa-educativo/me-inscribo/ Conoce a FoodEducators: https://www.foodeducators.eu/

It's important to maintain a healthy iron intake without going overboard. Our scientists have set safe intake levels. Looking for a plain language summary of our opinion? Look no further → https://europa.eu/!GBm47Y Discover more about EFSA on our channels: ▪ Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en ▪ Twitter: https://twitter.com/efsa_eu ▪ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/efsa ▪ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_healthenv_eu/

The e-Breakfast with... sessions offer the ideal space for networking, listening, thinking and discussing with other partners. The topic dealt wiith Waste Upcycling & Recycling and counted with the presence of speakers from Danone Nutritia Research, Hub Innovazione Trentino (HIT) with the intervention of 2 of its shareholders - The University of Trento and Fondazione Edmund Mac-, a Turkish startup Malty Foods and an expert from EIT Food's Agrifood Futures Expert Community, OREKA.

Learn about EIT Food's Healthy Ageing Think & Do Tank. The initiative brings together experts from industry, academia, and policy, to accelerate food system transformation to promote healthy ageing. Find out more: https://www.eitfood.eu/projects/eit-food-healthy-ageing-think-tank #farmtofork #sustainableconsumption #nutrition #healthyageing #healthyaging #policy #foodsystems #foodinnovation #foodindustry

Large language models like ChatGPT can sometimes stumble. Just the other day, I asked it for sources on some answers, and it gave me a bunch of incorrect links. But there are ways to navigate these situations! I've got a tip to help you avoid falling for hallucinations from LLMs.

Delegates at the Future of Food 2023 explain why it is vital to design food policies that tackle nutrition and sustainability simultaneously #foodpolicy #foodinnovation #foodsystems #futureoffood #foodchain #sustainableproduction #foodsafety #foodwaste #foodsecurity #farmtofork #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #healthydiet

Delegates at the Future of Food 2023 explain why new farming models need to both sustainable and economically viable #innovation #foodinnovation #foodsystems #futureoffood #foodchain #sustainableproduction #foodwaste #foodsecurity #farmtofork #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #healthydiet

Youth ChangeMakers at the Future of Food 2023 share their visions for the future of food in Europe and how policymakers can enable change #innovation #foodinnovation #foodsystems #futureoffood #foodchain #sustainableproduction #changemakers #foodwaste #foodsecurity #farmtofork #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #healthydiet

Cortney Price, from the FAO, explains why insights from behavioural science can help to create food environments where consumers are nudged towards healthier and more sustainable diets #innovation #foodinnovation #foodsystems #futureoffood #foodchain #sustainability #psychology #foodwaste #foodsecurity #farmtofork #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #healthydiet

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day provides an opportunity for us all to raise awareness to address and prevent the abuse of older people. #WEAAD #WEAAD2024 #AdultSafeguarding @marybutlertd1705 TRANSCRIPT: Today I'm proud to wear the purple ribbon to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024. The theme this year is 'An Uncomfortable Truth: Sexual Violence of Older People'. While it is a challenging and sensitive subject, we must talk about it and raise awareness so that we can tackle it. We have learned very painfully that sexual abuse of older people can happen anywhere, including where they live. Sexual violence is never the victim's or the survivor's fault. The HSE is completing a new sexual safety framework and I look forward to the early launch of this important initiative. Earlier this year, I published a new draft policy on adult safeguarding for the sector and launched a public consultation on it. The new policy will re-emphasise that everyone, regardless of their medical condition or age, must be believed and supported when they report abuse. If you are or have been a victim of sexual violence, help and support is available by contacting the freephone 24-Hour National Sexual Violence Helpline at 1800 7788 88. Also, anyone who has a concern about the safeguarding of an older person should contact the HSE on 1800 700 700 to access advice and support. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day provides an opportunity for us all to promote a better understanding of sexual and other abuse of older persons. Look after yourself.

Hosted by our CEO Richard Zaltzman, we were thrilled to welcome industry experts for this discussion: Sara Roversi, Founder of Future Food Institute, and Mirva Lampinen, Co-Creation Manager at VTT, an EIT Food partner. Together, we looked at why regenerative practices must go beyond agriculture to include regenerative production, distribution, processing, retail, and consumption. We discussed how new and innovative regenerative practices can work together to make a real positive difference for people and planet, and the role of technology, data, and finance and risk. This was an opportunity to explore first-hand the impact the EIT Food community is having in building an innovative and resilient food system, what it means to be part of the community and the funding and collaboration opportunities it offers.

As The Medical Futurist, Dr. Bertalan Meskó has spent over a decade analyzing the near future of medicine and healthcare, focusing on the evolution and progress of advanced technologies like AI and digital health. Join Dr. Meskó in a live Q&A session where you'll have the unique opportunity to practice futures exercises. Learn methods that will help you prepare for the future of healthcare and your profession. Discover how easy it is to learn futures methods and analyze potential futures alongside a professional futurist. This session will cover various techniques used in futures studies, including scenario planning, trend analysis, forecasting and horizon scanning. Engage in interactive discussions and hands-on activities designed to enhance your foresight skills. Be part of this enlightening session and equip yourself with the knowledge to anticipate and navigate the future of medicine and healthcare.

Today, we will explore fascinating medical innovations that showcase how creative thinking can lead to significant advancements in healthcare. These innovations make me really optimistic about the future of care.

This is the recording of the webinar where we explained the roles of Activity Leaders and Programme Managers which will ease your work during the grant cycle periods in PLAZA. If you have any questions reach out to [email protected].

This webinar explores the intersection between health and sustainability within current food systems research. Often, research efforts primarily focus on one aspect like sustainability, while the health aspect is overlooked. For instance, products marketed as environmentally friendly (e.g. meat substitutes) may not always align with health recommendations. Thus, it remains a challenge to effectively balance sustainability and health considerations in food system research. Speakers: • Fabrice DeClerck, Chief Science Officer at EAT Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health • Pieter van ‘t Veer, Professor in Nutrition, Public Health and Sustainability at Wageningen University Moderator: Laura Fernández Celemin, Director General of EUFIC This webinar was organised by the FOODPathS project (funded by the European Commission), in collaboration with JPI HDHL. Discover all the FOODPathS webinars and other activities on our website https://www.foodpaths.eu/ and follow us on LinkedIn and X (#FOODPathS).

In this second informative webinar, Maja Fišić, Open Call Manager at DRG4FOOD guided participants through on rules, eligibility criteria, challenge areas, and the support we offer, including financial, business, and technical assistance. DRG4Food's Open Call #2 is focused on pilot projects that harness digital innovation in the food industry, with a spotlight on Food Tracking, Targeted Nutrition, and Consumer Food Choices. It invites applications from consortia comprising 2 to 3 members, which can include SMEs/startups, research and technology organizations, universities, and end users such as NGOs and consumer groups. The call prioritizes projects that address user needs, offer societal benefits, and emphasize openness, user-centricity, sovereignty, and trust. Benefits of joining our pilot program include: - Funding of up to €300,000 per pilot project - Access to technology enablers and technical support - Mentorship and group coaching - Specialized training in technical, business, and digital responsibility aspects

IJFST editor-in-chief Charles Brennan sits down for informal coffee conversations with authors to demystify their recent research articles. In episode 3 Charles talks to Professor Alessandra Marti from the University of Milan. They discuss her paper on using pre-gelatinised red lentils in pasta production to improve starch properties and pasta cooking behaviour. Read Professor Alessandra Marti's paper published in the International Journal of Food Science & Technology here: https://ifst.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijfs.16312

From July, the free contraception scheme will be extended to women aged 32-35.

COVID-19 turned leaders across the public sector into crisis managers in charge of swift adaptation and innovation of public services. Some leaders faced backlashes while others generated great community support. What made the difference? With this online seminar, we invite you to become an early adopter of findings from the EU funded ROBUST project. Our goal is to identify strategies for leaders in the public sector to responding robustly to the turbulent crises, we have all come to expect of the future. Interested to find out more? See our website: robust-crisis-governance.eu Join the conversation on our LinkedIn learning hub: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12858685/

COVID-19 turned leaders across the public sector into crisis managers in charge of swift adaptation and innovation of public services. Some leaders faced backlashes while others generated great community support. What made the difference? With this online seminar, we invite you to become an early adopter of findings from the EU funded ROBUST project. Our goal is to identify strategies for leaders in the public sector to responding robustly to the turbulent crises, we have all come to expect of the future. Interested to find out more? See our website: robust-crisis-governance.eu Join the conversation on our LinkedIn learning hub: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12858685/

The public sector relies on organizational specialization and clear role divisions to deliver effective public services. But in moments of crisis, it’s all hands on deck. This session highlights professionals taking on tasks far outside of their comfort zones. With this online seminar, we invite you to become an early adopter of findings from the EU funded ROBUST project. Our goal is to identify strategies for leaders in the public sector to responding robustly to the turbulent crises, we have all come to expect of the future. Interested to find out more? See our website: robust-crisis-governance.eu Join the conversation on our LinkedIn learning hub: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12858685/

When business as usual is turned upside down, decision making hierarchies and routines are put under great strain as local decision makers need to act swiftly. We look at instances of multi-level governance where open dialogue helped save the day. With this online seminar, we invite you to become an early adopter of findings from the EU funded ROBUST project. Our goal is to identify strategies for leaders in the public sector to responding robustly to the turbulent crises, we have all come to expect of the future. Interested to find out more? See our website: robust-crisis-governance.eu Join the conversation on our LinkedIn learning hub: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12858685/

Meet the people behind the DOMINO project! DOMINO is an EU project that focuses on harnessing the potential of fermentation for healthy and sustainable foods. Interested to know more our research on fermented foods and their impact on gut health? Learn more at www.domino-euproject.eu

The experts behind the DOMINO project tell us about the latest research in the nexus between fermented food, gut microbial diversity and human health. DOMINO is a European Funded project that focuses on harnessing the potential of fermentation for healthy and sustainable foods. Interesting to know more our research on fermented foods and their impact on gut health? Learn more at www.domino-euproject.eu

DOMINO experts tell us about the microbes present in fermented foods, and how these can impact our health. DOMINO is a European Funded project that focuses on harnessing the potential of fermentation for healthy and sustainable foods. Interesting to know more our research on fermented foods and their impact on gut health? Learn more at www.domino-euproject.eu

DOMINO aims to understand how fermented foods can help reverse or stabilise metabolic syndromes such as abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia and arterial-1 hypertension. DOMINO is a European Funded project that focuses on harnessing the potential of fermentation for healthy and sustainable foods. Interesting to know more our research on fermented foods and their impact on gut health? Learn more at www.domino-euproject.eu

This event was jointly organized by the OECD and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies on 19 March 2024, in Brussels and online. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical need for health systems to be resilient against major disruptions. Despite the significant impact that crises such as pandemics, climate change effects, geopolitical conflicts, financial collapses or digital failures can have on economies and societies, policy makers in the health sector lack tools to test how their health systems would cope with extreme stress. This workshop is designed to explain the new handbook for resilience testing and provide actionable insights and strategies for fortifying health systems against future challenges. Speakers European Commission: Sandra Gallina (DG SANTE) and Nathalie Berger (DG REFORM) European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies: Josep Figueras, Jonathan Cylus, Julia Zimmermann, Marina Karanikolos and Suszy Lessof OECD Health Division: Francesca Colombo, Frederico Guanais, Maria Ines Francisco Viva and Philip Haywood WHO Regional Office for Europe: Hans Kluge Country perspectives: Dirk Ramaekers, Belgium Elizabeth Diago, Spain Gintaras Kacevičius, Lithuania Liina-Kaisa Tynkkynen, Finland Lilian Vildiridi, Greece Michael Stoto, USA Nestor Alfonzo Santamaria, OECD High Level Risk Forum https://eurohealthobservatory.who.int/news-room/events/item/2024/03/19/default-calendar/strengthening-health-systems-a-practical-handbook-for-resilience-testing

To unlock the potential of women in digital sectors, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and its Innovation Communities created the Girls Go Circular Programme, which provides online learning centred on the circular economy to equip young European girls with crucial digital and entrepreneurial skills. Recognising that the gender gap in STEM is adding to the known talent shortage in healthcare, EIT Health has introduced specific health modules aligned with EIT’s Deep Tech Talent Initiative pledge to have one million people skilled in deep tech by 2025. Empowering girls between the ages of 14 – 19 not only serves the individuals but has a ripple effect on communities and the broader economy. As these girls gain vital digital skills and insights into the circular economy they become ambassadors of change, paving the way for increased gender representation in STEM fields. Our short film, produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial productions, tells this important story through the lens of Girls Go Circular graduate, Kelly, who is now, thanks in part to Girls Go Circular, studying electrical and computer engineering at university. We hear from secondary school teacher Evgenia on why she championed the programme. Through Kelly and Evgenia’s eyes, discover why Girls Go Circular is vital, how it works, the life-changing benefits it brings to students and the wider societal impact. Watch this compelling story of how our pan-European online learning programme, funded by EIT, opened Kelly’s career horizons in STEM and is helping build an inclusive digital future for Europe!

Despite the fact that the word “future” is singular in almost every language, there are such things as ‘futures’. We often discuss the future as if it were a single predetermined path. However, in reality, there are numerous potential futures that could unfold. This concept is crucial because it opens up the possibility of actively shaping the future we desire, rather than passively accepting a single inevitable outcome. And how do futurists do this in practice? Though three steps: 1) We articulate and define the grand visions that could materialize within these potential futures. 2) We help discern which options seem most promising, impactful, or beneficial, which hold great significance particularly in important fields like healthcare and medicine. 3) We do backcasting to determine the steps we need to take today to reach those desired future outcomes. Essentially, the future isn't set in stone, but rather a branching tree of potential outcomes influenced by our choices and actions today. This understanding empowers us to make informed decisions that can steer us towards a more desirable future.

Today, road transport is the only sector where emissions have consistently risen in recent years. The links between transport and health and wider co-benefits have long been recognised in European partnerships and European policies, more recently in the Budapest Declaration adopted by countries of the WHO European Region. This included a commitment to promote healthy, safe, climate-friendly and inclusive mobility and transport for all. How can we now leverage these favourable conditions to achieve transformative change across Europe via local clean transport solutions that promote health, safety and climate-friendliness?

Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) is a pioneering programme led by EIT Food, dedicated to equipping women entrepreneurs in the agrifood sector with the tools they need to thrive. Through our intensive 6-month programme, participants receive comprehensive training, personalized mentoring, and exclusive networking opportunities. By the end of the programme, you'll emerge with the knowledge, confidence, and support to turn your ideas into successful, sustainable businesses. Regardless of your age, family situation, or business experience, EWA welcomes women from all backgrounds.

The participation of people, communities and civil society in health decision-making processes can make policies and programmes more equitable, responsive and efficient, improve service uptake and foster trust. As World Health Organization Member States pursued a resolution on social participation for the 77th World Health Assembly, the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies published a Eurohealth special issue to explain what social participation is and what it is not, why it matters, and how it can be advanced at country level. This Eurohealth special issue was launched launched during this WHA77 side event on social participation on 28 May at 18:00 in Geneva, offering a unique opportunity to promote social participation as a means to accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage, health and well-being. You can now watch the recording here or on our website: https://eurohealthobservatory.who.int/news-room/events/item/2024/05/28/default-calendar/moving-from-principles-to-action-on-social-participation-for-uhc-health-and-well-being-(world-health-assembly-side-event)

4 June 2024: Minister Colm Burke TD has launched an interactive map of the 442 publicly-funded drug and alcohol treatment services nationwide: https://drugsandalcohol.ie/services_map This initiative highlights the considerable investment in provision of these services in recent years. https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/54b9e-minister-burke-launches-interactive-map-to-facilitate-access-to-442-publicly-funded-drug-treatment-and-family-support-services/ TRANSCRIPT: Hello. Today I want to speak to you about the vast network of services providing drug and alcohol treatment across Ireland. The network includes 442 services in receipt of public funding, and from today, for the first time, they are all accessible via an interactive online map. This is a project carried out in partnership between the Department of Health and the Health Research Board and is designed to make information about vital services easily accessible to those who may need it. You'll find it on the website, drugsandalcohol.ie As you can see, it's easy to use and clearly identifies the various types of services available all over the country, including residential and community services. This online tool is for you, for people in your community, and people close to you who may be impacted by drug and alcohol addiction. It will also assist the newly established HSE Health Regions by enabling more informed decision making and planning for drug and alcohol services into the future. As Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing, and the National Drugs Strategy, I am committed to supporting the implementation of the national drugs strategy, and this initiative illustrates how we're working to reduce the harm caused by addiction. I commend the Health Research Board for their work on this excellent resource and I hope it provides very valuable support in helping those who need it to take that first step towards recovery.

17:30 - 20:00 CET, Monday 27 May 2024 Jardin de Penthes Ch. de l'Impératrice 18 Geneve (Domaine de Penthes) What works, and how, in implementing the primary health care (PHC) approach in health systems transformation? This evidence is instrumental in the efforts to materialize the Astana Declaration and to strengthen political momentum towards universal health coverage (UHC). The best evidence is generated through implementation research, country case studies, leadership-oriented training, and partnerships. Despite progress made to generate PHC intelligence that is contextualized and policy-oriented, countries and regions need innovative ways to learn from each other about the PHC approach. Various global products, resources and initiatives have been developed to respond to this need, including: - Implementing the Primary Health Care Approach: A Primer – global evidence on PHC implementation and a guide on the “how” of PHC, to help policy-makers make the case for investing in primary care, deliver change in practice and move towards UHC. - Primary Health Care Country Case Study Compendium - a global web-based search engine for finding and filtering PHC country case studies. - Leadership Course on PHC: A comprehensive 80-hour course delivered through a digital learning platform equipping leaders to drive PHC-oriented health system transformations These products will be presented during a hybrid side event of the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on Monday 27 May, organised by the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Health of Spain. Join us in person or online to discuss innovative experiences in implementing the PHC approach, exchange practices for cross-country capacity building, and learn about the proposed Coalition of PHC Partners. The event will take place in English, with live Interpretation via Zoom in Spanish and Russian.

The Government's plan to deliver 4,365 acute hospital beds by 2031 will increase capacity across all 6 HSE regions, benefiting the entire population.

EyeQue Insight lets anyone test their vision at home so people living in rural areas, with special needs or no access to transportation could still make sure they have the necessary sight test from time to time. Just like the traditional vision testing, it measures each eye separately and then together, revealing the visual acuity on the smartphone screen upon completion. It can also test for contrast sensitivity and colour blindness.

Did you know that most farmed fish species show no evidence of parasites that can infect humans? However, more date is needed to determine how common certain parasites are in certain farmed fish. There are the key findings in our scientific opinion, which also evaluates new methods for detecting and killing parasites in fish. 📖 🔎 Find out more: https://europa.eu/!bNTXkB Discover more about EFSA on our channels: ▪ Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en ▪ Twitter: https://twitter.com/efsa_eu ▪ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/efsa ▪ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_healthenv_eu/

The IP Garden Lunch & Learn was a virtual event showcasing EIT Food’s Intellectual Property (IP) Garden, a new programme aimed at facilitating Open Innovation through technology transfer and knowledge sharing. In this Lunch & Learn, we introduced participants to exciting food technologies in our portfolio that are open to collaboration, guided them on how to navigate and engage with our technology portal, and helped them make use of the IP Garden to enhance their R&D activities. Furthermore, we explored the role of EIT Food in supporting innovators' targeted IP transfer and implementation needs.

National Food Science & Technology Week (NFSTW) is a highlight in the Jubilee calendar. Between 3-7 June 2024, we will be championing the very best of food science and technology, with a different focus on each day of the week. We'll be sharing case studies and interviews as well as key resources for students, graduates, and food science professionals. There's no better time than now to work in food; no matter your background, there is a role for you. From unique student perspectives to preparing for the unexpected on World Food Safety Day, there’s so much to learn about and explore with IFST across #foodscitechweek. Keep up to date via our website and social media platforms and stay tuned for exciting content coming your way! Visit www.ifst.org/foodscitechweek to learn more.

Socioeconomic and sociocultural factors play a critical role in driving AMR, shaping its health and economic impacts, and influencing the effectiveness of innovations that seek to tackle it. The emergence and spread of AMR relate to a mix of factors including gender, living situations, education, healthcare access, (poor) governance, mobility, conflict, climate change, agriculture and pollution. AMR policy that understands these factors and the way they interact will be more likely to work. But what are the policy areas that matter most? How can we better understand the socioeconomic drivers of AMR? What does good governance look like? Join us to find out! Speakers: Gunnar Ljungqvist (Georgetown University, USA) Esmita Charani (University of Cape Town, South Africa) Anthony McDonnell (Centre for Global Development, UK) Victoria Saint (University of Bielefeld, Germany) Danilo Lo Fo Wong (WHO Regional Office for Europe) Moderators: Michael Anderson (University of Manchester/LSE) and Erica Richardson (European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies) 00:00 Intro 02:40 AMR policy brief overview 13:02 Intersectionality and AMR 19:05 Access to antibiotics 27:55 Translational policy-making and AMR 34:49 The WHO AMR roadmap 40:22 Q&A 56:02 Summary

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global public health challenge. A range of actions under the One Health approach is needed to address it and keeping it on international and national political agendas is crucial. The EU has a key role to play from legislation, to surveillance, to technical advice. Collaboration between countries is critical and requires suitable transnational governance mechanisms to foster effective links across sectors and between the European, national, regional and local levels. But what are the key, evidence-informed interventions? What factors are critical for successful implementation? How can the EU strengthen its response to AMR? Join us to find out! Speakers: Michael Anderson (University of Manchester/LSE, UK) Chris Fearne (World Health Assembly) Roser Domenech Amado (European Commission) Robb Butler (WHO Regional Office for Europe) Laurane Dubrunfaut (FPS Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment, Belgium) Moderators: Dimitri Panteli and Erica Richardson (European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies) 00:00 Intro 05:08 Overview of the AMR policy brief 16:19 Q&A 01:05:54 Conclusion

28-May-2024. The @HSEIreland Safer Nightlife Programme is at four festivals in 2024. This harm reduction initiative, supported by An Garda Síochána, includes Back of house drug testing, enabling teams to identify high-risk substances and issue health warnings to festival-goers. Colm Burke TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy. TRANSCRIPT: Hello. As Minister of State with responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy, it gives me great pleasure to give my full support to the HSE Safer Nightlife Programme for the festival period in 2024. This programme builds on the success of previous HSE harm reduction initiatives aimed at reaching people who use drugs as part of the night-time economy and at festivals. We have seen, in recent times, that drug trends can be unpredictable. While it is always safer not to use drugs, we must protect the health and safety of the people who may choose to do so. That's why my priority is to strengthen harm reduction measures, such as drug monitoring. Budget 2024 includes additional funding for the formation of an Early Warning System in partnership with the Health Research Board, strengthening our ability to review and respond to drug trends. This builds on previous funding for the expansion of community-based services as part of the community services enhancement fund. Harm reduction measures, including this year's Safer Nightlife Programme, are an essential component in our efforts to reduce drug harm. This programme is a great example of successful cross sector collaboration between departments and agencies, illustrating the health-led approach to our National Drugs Strategy. I strongly support the work and look forward to meeting with the teams providing health interventions at festivals over the summer period. Thank you.

DRG4Food announced the launch of Open Call #2 on April 22. In this informative webinar, Maja Fišić, Open Call Manager at DRG4FOOD guided participants through on rules, eligibility criteria, challenge areas, and the support we offer, including financial, business, and technical assistance. DRG4Food's Open Call #2 is focused on pilot projects that harness digital innovation in the food industry, with a spotlight on Food Tracking, Targeted Nutrition, and Consumer Food Choices. It invites applications from consortia comprising 2 to 3 members, which can include SMEs/startups, research and technology organizations, universities, and end users such as NGOs and consumer groups. The call prioritizes projects that address user needs, offer societal benefits, and emphasize openness, user-centricity, sovereignty, and trust. Benefits of joining our pilot program include: - Funding of up to €300,000 per pilot project - Access to technology enablers and technical support - Mentorship and group coaching - Specialized training in technical, business, and digital responsibility aspects

#BEACTIVE DAY, a European-wide campaign, is an initiative of the European fitness and physical activity sector managed by EuropeActive and its national association partners. This campaign underlines the significance of physical activity by organising a multitude of free events and activities throughout the continent. Experience the thrill of #BEACTIVE DAY, taking place annually on the 23rd of September during the European Week of Sport, with an array of dynamic events spanning the continent! From open-air gyms to bustling parks, schools to virtual challenges, our diverse range of free activities ensures there's something for everyone! Join us for #BEACTIVE DAY, where inclusion knows no bounds. Regardless of age, gender, or ability, everyone is welcome to take part in this year's celebration. In 2024, we shine a spotlight on people with disabilities. EuropeActive will publish an accessibility guide to provide event organisers with useful tips to ensure that everyone feels empowered to join the fun of physical activity

I’m juggling research, keynote speeches, managing The Medical Futurist team, staying healthy and exercising, unwinding with video games, getting lost in a good book every day and raising a family with two young kids. Yeah, time management is pretty much my middle name! 🙂 I recently shared this strategy with my PhD students, and it got such a positive response that I figured I'd extend the time-saving tips to you all as well in this video. Hopefully you will find something useful among them. And even more importantly, hopefully you will share your method and tips with me! Thank you in advance for that!

In this webinar, people with lived experience, public health professionals, and experts will examined co-creation from the ground up, asking what it takes to start, and more importantly, how to keep it going. This webinar was organised by the WHO Regional Office for Europe in collaboration with Mental Health Europe on the occasion of European Mental Health Week and European Public Health Week 2024

Erin Zimmerman, the Technical Service Manager at Trace Analytics, will outline the most common sources of contaminants like particles, water, total oil, and microorganisms in compressed air systems. Learn more about the types of materials in systems that promote clean, dry air, and how to test for dangerous contamination that may impact end products. Download the Presentation Slides and Certificate of Attendance in the files library: https://www.ifsqn.com/forum/index.php/files/file/512-compressed-air-monitoring-common-sources-of-contamination/

Sneak peek into the first 100 days of Richard Zaltzman as a CEO of EIT Food, his conversations with colleagues and food system partners to accelerate the transition to a better food system for all. Read more: https://www.eitfood.eu/blog/100-days-as-a-ceo

This webinar was organised by the European Commission's Health Policy Platform with the support of Mental Health Europe during European Mental Health Week 2024. To mark European Mental Health Week 2024, the European Commission, WHO Europe and Mental Health Europe are joining forces to highlight the power of collaboration and co-creation for the implementation of the EU’s comprehensive approach to mental health. This webinar aims to show that we are better together by showcasing policy approaches and a series of projects that boost the understanding, awareness, and acceptance of mental health. By We can be more impactful if we involve all members of society, especially those with lived experience, on an equal basis. The examples will highlight how mental health can also be addressed through powerful partnerships with the carer, sports, and technology sectors.

Catherine Brogan, President of Mental Health Europe Explains the concept of co-creation, the theme of European Mental Health Week 2024

🌈 EFSA is proud to have joined the Pride celebration in Parma last Saturday! Celebrating #DiversityMonth with our commitment to inclusivity and equality for all. Discover more about EFSA on our channels: ▪ Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en ▪ Twitter: https://twitter.com/efsa_eu ▪ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/efsa ▪ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_healthenv_eu/

Catch the highlights from the European Health & Fitness Forum 2024! This year's event featured top industry experts, innovative sessions, and vibrant networking opportunities. Watch to see the best moments and key takeaways from Europe's leading fitness conference. #EHFF2024 #healthandfitness #FitnessIndustry #EuropeActive

Powder-based ingredient or formulas support the promotion of healthy and sustainable diets. Learn about the innovations that are helping improve access to nutritious and sustainable food. The startups have been awarded at the Affordable Nutrition Scale-Up Challenge organised by EIT Food and Blendhub. Learn more about EIT Food's mission to achieve healthier lives through food: https://www.eitfood.eu/missions/healthier-lives-through-food, and join our community.

EIT Food Accelerator Network alumni in the spotlight, sharing their experiences and why they would recommend the programme to other gourd-breaking agrifoodtech startups.

EIT Food Accelerator Network alumni in the spotlight, sharing their experiences and why they would recommend the programme to other gourd-breaking agrifoodtech startups.

EIT Food Accelerator Network alumni in the spotlight, sharing their experiences and why they would recommend the programme to other gourd-breaking agrifoodtech startups.

This webinar is organised by the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies together with EuroHealthNet and is part of the 2024 edition of the European Public Health Week. Join our webinar on social prescribing to delve into how it can enhance wellbeing through addressing non-medical causes of illness and strengthen person-centred and community-based care. Social prescribing schemes are gaining ground globally, though approaches and levels of implementation vary widely. During this webinar, gain insights from twelve countries on their social prescribing implementation strategies, training programmes, and policy recommendations. We will hear from international experts as we address key questions to shape the future of health care together. Keynote: Giada Scarpetti, TU Berlin & European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies Spotlights: Andrew Barnes, Virginia Commonwealth University Daniela Rojatz, Gesundheit Österreich GmbH Cristiano Figueiredo, Caroline Costongs, EuroHealthNet Moderators: Ewout van Ginneken, European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, & Alison Maassen, EuroHealthNet 00:00 Intro 02:25 Poll 03:30 Comparison of social prescribing 15:14 Poll results 17:39 Social prescribing in the United States 25:29 Social prescribing workforce and link workers in Austria 32:34 Social prescribing in Portugal 39:14 Q&A 53:55 Reflections

Trapped in a warzone, Palestinian children are exposed to life-threatening diseases and malnutrition while living in makeshift tents. Menna is among the many sick children in Rafah in need of medical assistance. The EU supports @who with helping health centers monitor and respond to outbreaks and delivering life-saving medicines in Gaza. Read more about the EU humanitarian support to Palestinians: https://europa.eu/!X6XbYX #EUHumanitarianAid #Gaza #Palestine Follow us on: Facebook: @ec.humanitarian.aid Instagram: @eu_echo X (Twitter): @eu_echo Mastodon: @EC_ECHO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/eu-in-emergencies/ © WHO, 2024. All rights reserved. Licensed to the European Union under conditions.

Medical students, this is your one-stop guide to the future of medicine – what to expect and how healthcare will be delivered. I've been teaching medical students about digital health and AI for over a decade now, plus I used to be a medical student myself back in the day, so I really feel for you. I know these fields could be hard to navigate, that's why I made this video for you.

This high-level panel is hosted by the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies to mark the first day of this year’s edition of the European Public Health Week, an initiative by the European Public Health Association (EUPHA). EUPHA and the Observatory have convened an exclusive, high-level panel to explore the critical role of public health in addressing European and global health challenges. The panel will focus on strengthening public health leadership across sectors - Health in and for All Policies, making a compelling and political case for investing in health and its determinants, acting on the political economy of health or harnessing innovations in digital and AI technologies. Speakers: Agnès BUZYN (Professor of haematology and former French Minister of Solidarities and Health) Sara CERDAS (Member of the European Parliament, Portugal) Francesca COLOMBO (Head, Health Division, OECD) Sandra GALLINA (Director-General, DG for Health and Food Safety, European Commission) Hans KLUGE (WHO Regional Director for Europe) Moderators: Josep FIGUERAS (Director, European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies) Iveta NAGYOVÁ (President, EUPHA)

Learn the hidden power of x-ray product inspection and its full capabilities! Find out how x-ray inspection works, the technology that puts it in motion and the numerous quality control checks it can perform beyond just contaminant detection. Join this live webcast with Ken Falk, our industry expert, as he walks you through the ins and outs of x-ray inspection functionalities and the benefits it can bring to your line. Download the Presentation Slides and Certificate of Attendance in the files library: https://www.ifsqn.com/forum/index.php/files/file/511-see-beyond-contaminants-with-x-ray-inspection-technology

Highlighting the FSA Healthier and More Sustainable Vending Showcase Event.

Ali potujete okrog po svetu? ✈🌍 Če se na potovanju zaljubite v eksotično rastlino, jo fotografirajte, kolikor želite, vendar semen ne odnesite domov. 🌼📸 Sicer lahko s tem, ko jih nosite v prtljagi, širite nove škodljive organizme. 🐛💼 Preverite #PlantHealth4Life( na https://campaigns.efsa.europa.eu/Plan...) in odkrijte, kako lahko zaščitite zdravje rastlin. 🙌 Naša dejanja so ključna. Ohranite rastline zdrave, zaščitite življenje! 🌱 Odkrijte več o agenciji EFSA na naših kanalih: ▪ Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en ▪ Twitter: https://twitter.com/efsa_eu ▪ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/efsa ▪ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_healthenv_eu/

🌾🤔 Why do some people have to avoid gluten? Could we eradicate allergies? On International Celiac Disease Awareness Day, we're highlighting EFSA's efforts to protect celiac disease patients across Europe. Dive into the fascinating world of our gut with our latest podcast episode 🎙️. Find out how new research is transforming what we know. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3yn5xus Discover more about EFSA on our channels: ▪ Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en ▪ Twitter: https://twitter.com/efsa_eu ▪ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/efsa ▪ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_healthenv_eu/

Consumer trust in food is essential for building a future-fit food system that is healthy, sustainable and resilient. The Trust Report 2023 from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory surveyed almost 20,000 consumers across Europe to understand more about their motivations and blockers for change, their willingness to try novel foods and how they perceive different food industry actors. Find out more and download the report: https://www.eitfood.eu/reports/trust-report-2023

Smoking kills around 4,500 people in Ireland every year and causes an enormous range of preventable illnesses. By raising the minimum age of sale of tobacco products to 21, we can protect young people from starting an addictive and harmful behaviour. See: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/4d48a-ministers-for-health-announce-government-approval-to-raise-the-age-of-sale-of-tobacco-to-21/ TRANSCRIPT: Well, today I'm going to talk to you about smoking. Every year, around 4,500 people die from smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke in Ireland. Smoking causes 13% of all cancers and contributes to many preventable illnesses including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, eye diseases, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. It's also responsible for 5% of hospital inpatient admissions. While we cannot put a price on a life or health, it is estimated that the financial cost of smoking is €10.6 billion every year. Now, smoking rates have declined in Ireland in the last decade, but it's still at a very high level of 18% among adults. That's 18% too high. Even more unacceptable is that our smoking rate among children is 5%. This should be zero. 20 years since Ireland's ban on indoor smoking, we're still working to protect the population from the harmful effects of these products. We want to see the minimum age of sale of tobacco products raised to 21. Evidence shows that the years from 18 to 21 are a time of high risk for becoming a smoker, so this measure will help bring us closer to that goal of a tobacco-free Ireland. Of course, it's never too late to quit smoking. Support is always at hand. If you're a smoker, please take that first step today and contact the HSE's 'Quit' service. Your health will thank you for it.

Medics for Clean Air are members of the medical community from across Europe who are speaking out about this public health and climate emergency. We are excited to announce the launch of a series of video interviews with healthcare champions, showcasing their impact in driving positive change towards healthcare decarbonisation. Dr Aoife Kirk is a doctor currently working in clean air at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, an active member of Irish Doctors for the Environment, and previously worked at the Geneva Sustainability Centre. In this interview, Aoife and Cale discuss the impact of healthcare on the environment, and how healthcare workers can find information and training on how health systems can be decarbonised.

The EU-wide ESENER survey (European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks), carried out by EU-OSHA, looks at how European workplaces manage occupational safety and health (OSH) risks in practice. With the involvement of thousands of businesses and organisations across Europe, ESENER covers psychosocial risks, digitalisation, and drivers and barriers to OSH management, providing an insight on how worker participation in OSH-related matters could enhance OSH conditions across EU workplaces. First results of ESENER 2024 will be published by the beginning of 2025.

Tell me something about your job that’s obvious to you, but it’s not obvious to others. I’ll go first. The peer-review process, a cornerstone of scientific publishing, necessitates the contribution of significant expertise and time from other scientists on a voluntary basis (for free). This ensures the quality and integrity of research before publication. However, the financial burden of publication itself often falls on the authors, and access to the published work can be further restricted by paywalls. This creates an interesting dynamic where the dissemination of knowledge rests heavily on the pro bono efforts of researchers. It underscores the vital, yet often unseen, role scientists play in maintaining the scientific record. If all of a sudden all scientists stopped working for free, the world of research would collapse.

International Day of the Nurse celebrates the incredible impact and contribution of nurses and of student nurses here in Ireland and around the world. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to your patients every single day. #InternationalDayoftheNurse @HSEIreland TRANSCRIPT: Hi everyone and Happy International Nurses Day. Today is a really important opportunity to celebrate. To celebrate the incredible impact and contribution of nurses and of student nurses here in Ireland and right around the world. Your dedication and compassion... your skill and professionalism and commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of so many people... that work does not go unnoticed. This year's theme is 'Our Nurses, Our Future, the Economic Power of Care', and it really resonates with me as Minister for Health. Nurses, as you know, will continue to play a vital and a central role in shaping the future of healthcare in Ireland. It's been my great honour to support nursing in Ireland with a lot more funding, big increases in the workforce and advances in the opportunities available to nurses. We're continuing to increase our undergraduate training nursing numbers. In the coming years, I'm determined to maintain and to build on the momentum we've achieved. Not just more places, but also additional routes into nursing. There are now more than 85,000 nurses and midwives registered to practice in Ireland. The number of registrants is increasing every year. I'm very aware that nurses educated abroad make up a big part of our workforce and play an essential role in our health services here in Ireland. I want to say that Ireland will always have internationally trained nurses as part of our workforce. The investment and the opportunities will continue to reflect the importance of this diversity. Nursing continues to be a very attractive career, one that offers more exciting career opportunities in both hospitals and community settings than ever before. And we can see this across leadership roles, specialist roles and advanced practice roles. I'm delighted to see that the Chief Nursing Officer has now launched the strategy for professions. It fully supports further investment, increased productivity, improved working conditions, and the ambitious reform agenda that we have. So thank you, to all the nurses to the Student Nurses everywhere in Ireland for your unwavering commitment to your patients every single day. Have a great International Nurses Day.

This video explains what Salmonella is, how it occurs and what causes it. It also explains how Salmonella is spread, what foods can carry it, who is at risk from Salmonella and how to minimise the risk of becoming unwell from it. Learn more about Salmonella: https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/salmonella #Salmonella #FoodPoisoning #FoodSafety

Mae’r fideo hwn yn esbonio beth yw Salmonela, sut mae’n digwydd a beth sy’n ei achosi. Mae hefyd yn esbonio sut mae Salmonela yn cael ei ledaenu, pa fwydydd sy’n gallu ei gario, pwy sydd mewn perygl o gael Salmonela, a sut i leihau’r perygl o fynd yn sâl. Dysgwch fwy am Salmonela: https://www.food.gov.uk/cy/canllawiau-defnyddiwr/salmonela

Happy Europe Day! 🌍🎉 To celebrate, we're highlighting the significance of your vote in shaping the future of Europe in the upcoming 2024 elections. 🗳️🇪🇺 On this special day, let's remember that every voice matters, and every vote counts. These videos, created by our talented trainees from across the EU, underline that message. 🌟 Remember to make your voice heard in the upcoming elections! Discover more about EFSA on our channels: ▪ Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en ▪ Twitter: https://twitter.com/efsa_eu ▪ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/efsa ▪ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_healthenv_eu/

The Chief Nursing Officer Rachel Kenna launches the Strategy for the Office of the Chief Nursing Officer 2024-2026, a comprehensive roadmap for the next three years, designed to guide and inform the future of nursing and midwifery policy. MORE: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e880e-chief-nursing-officer-launches-strategy-for-the-office-of-the-chief-nursing-officer-2024-2026/ TRANSCRIPT: Hello, everyone. I'm Rachel Kenna, the Chief Nursing Officer here in the Department of Health. I am absolutely delighted to launch the Strategy for the Office of the Chief Nursing Officer 2024-2026. This strategy is a comprehensive roadmap for the next three years, designed to guide and inform the future of nursing and midwifery policy. The strategy has been developed through extensive collaboration, consultation and strategic planning. Nursing and midwifery input has been the main building block for this strategy. I am really, really proud to present this contemporary strategy which is representative of the professions' commitment to excellence in nursing and midwifery care, reform, innovation and patient-centred practice. The Strategy sets out five interdependent priorities aimed at maximising nursing and midwifery practice, enhancing patient and service user outcomes and promoting the wellbeing of the workforce. I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to the development of this strategy. And I encourage all nurses and midwives and students to familiarise yourselves with the Strategy and actively engage in its implementation with us. Your collective input is invaluable as we work together to achieve our shared goals and objectives that makes a meaningful difference to patients, service users and their families. Thank you.

Since the last EU elections in 2019 Health has was for several years at the very top of everyone's agenda. But after the Pandemic rather than learn the lessons from that period Health has fallen down the EU Agenda, particularly as other crisis take center stage. But the needs to put health back on the agenda have not gone away. Indeed other health crisis loom on the horizon. EPHA has developed a manifesto listing the most important ways the EU can put health meaningfully back to protect against future crisis and deliver health for all. And EPHA sends this message not just with the necessary data and evidence - but also by showcasing the people behind the numbers and telling the story of why this matters to people across the EU. EPHA's manifesto can be found here: https://epha.org/campaigns/2024-eu-elections/ The European Parliament's own campaign to get everyone to vote - #useyourvote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoiAADEcIxg More on the example stories highlighted: Siofra’s story of Rurality and Healthcare Access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R5tAelQMpA&list=PLeRQg2pVwzrtpu1VRE8_PQshPO0nCnUvT&index=2 Belle’s story of Mental Health and Institutionalisation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYwVsdnn-JE&list=PLeRQg2pVwzrtpu1VRE8_PQshPO0nCnUvT&index=3 Sunny's Story of Housing First: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvzSKcQ-b-M Noise pollution, and the story of Bridie Collins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek6Xs__K_qk Air pollution, and the story of Kjeld Hansen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EglffaoVQE4&t=5s Climate change, and the story of Sebastian Tetzlaff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQpxPT66lds&t=7s

Medics for Clean Air are members of the medical community from across Europe who are speaking out about this public health and climate emergency. We are excited to announce the launch of a series of video interviews with healthcare champions, showcasing their impact in driving positive change towards healthcare decarbonisation. Mr Neil McManus is an engineer and energy efficiency lead at the HSE National Health Service in Dublin, where he works on building energy efficiency, decarbonisation and green changes. In this interview, Neil and Cale talk about the challenges and opportunities in the workplace to reduce carbon footprint, and how individuals can make changes happen locally.

Over the past 15 years, I've had the privilege of delivering over 900 keynotes in more than 30 countries across four continents. It's been an incredible journey, one that has allowed me to connect with audiences from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Over the years, I've developed six distinct narrative themes, each crafted to engage and inspire audiences in unique ways. Whether it's exploring the future of healthcare, getting into the transformative power of technology, or discussing the latest advancements in AI in healthcare, I'm dedicated to delivering presentations that resonate with clarity and vision. With the support of over one million followers on social media, I've been able to extend the reach of my message far beyond the confines of the stage. I'm particularly proud of the feedback I've received from audiences, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5. This validation motivates me to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of public speaking. I put together this video as a sneak peak into the world of my keynotes for anyone who’s interested, and to be honest, it feels great to look back on all the amazing memories. 🙂

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD. TRANSCRIPT: Hi everyone. Today is International Day of the Midwife. The theme for today is about Sustainable Midwifery, promoting sustainable practices that prioritise the wellbeing of both mums and babies while minimising the environmental impact. Midwives deliver safe and sustainable health services. An example of this is the midwifery-led models of care that are being established right across the country. I want to take today as an opportunity to acknowledge and to thank all of our incredible midwives, our maternity health care assistants and our student midwives all over Ireland and indeed all around the world. As a profession, you have continued to support the implementation of the National Maternity Strategy. Midwives plays such an important role in the lives of women throughout their pregnancy and in baby's early days leading on delivery of individualised woman centred care. Importantly, for me, as Minister for Health, midwives are essential to shaping the future of women and infants' health services in Ireland...and we have work to do. To support this, I gave a commitment that I would appoint a midwifery advisor here in the Department. And I'm delighted to say that I appointed that advisor, Sinéad, in November of last year. Sinéad's playing an important role - and will continue to play an important role - here in the Department and with all of you in the future development of midwifery services. This includes the postnatal hubs, the perinatal mental health teams out of course women's health. Last year, the Nursing and Midwifery Board published its State of the Register Report. It showed an increase in the number of practicing and patient-facing midwives on the register - which is fantastic to see. We need to continue to collect more data from midwifery to inform practice, workforce and ongoing improvements. So, thank you again to all midwives, maternity healthcare assistants on to all student midwives. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and care. And have a great day.

IJFST editor-in-chief Charles Brennan sits down for informal coffee conversations with authors to demystify their recent research articles. In episode 2 Charles talks to Dr. Claire Munialo from Harper Adams University They discuss her paper on the exploration of alternative proteins as a potential sustainable solution to meeting the nutritional needs of the ever-increasing global population. Read Dr. Claire Munialo's paper published in the International Journal of Food Science & Technology here: https://ifst.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijfs.17099

Explore the fundamental role of internal auditing in driving ongoing organizational enhancement. The webinar will cover best practices, real-world examples, challenges, and future trends, emphasizing internal auditing as a powerful catalyst for sustained performance improvement. Download the Presentation Slides and Certificate of Attendance in the files library: https://www.ifsqn.com/forum/index.php/files/file/510-elevating-performance-achieving-continuous-improvement-through-internal-auditing-practices/

Are you aware of FSA’s official statistic survey, Food and You 2? https://www.food.gov.uk/research/food-and-you-2 It informs our communications and government policy around food safety and other food-related issues. In this Food for Thought seminar, we will be delving into the Food and You 2 survey, giving you an overview of the methods we use to understand consumers’ attitudes and behaviour relating to food, how we ensure the data we collect is of a high quality, and the broad range of topics we cover in the survey. We’ll also signpost you to where you can access Food and You 2 survey data if you’d like to explore the dataset further. Kavita Deepchand from Ipsos will also be joining to discuss the survey methodology in more detail. This session may be particularly useful if you work in a Local Authority, academia, third sector organisation or Government Department. Please watch if you have an interest in food safety or food-related behaviour, or if you want to know more about Food and You 2 and how you can use the data in your own work. === Speaker Bios === Dr Daniel Mensah is a Food and You 2 Research Fellow at the FSA, based at the Warwick Medical School, where he recently completed his PhD. He joined the FSA’s Statistics Team in 2022 and mainly contributes to the production, quality assurance and dissemination of Food and You 2 survey data and tables. Daniel’s research interests lie at the intersection of the socio-behavioural aspects of eating, health, and sustainable development. He is part of the EATEx study team, a cross-disciplinary group at the University of Warwick developing a digital intervention to improve wellbeing and reduce loneliness among students via social eating. Kavita Deepchand is the Project Director for the Food and You 2 survey series at Ipsos, overseeing the questionnaire development, sampling strategy and fieldwork for each wave. Kavita has over 30 years’ experience of in-survey research and has worked on several studies for the FSA. #FoodForThought #FoodPolicy #Food

💥🆕 release: don't miss the latest podcast 🎙️ episode with our Executive Director Bernhard Url, discussing #EUFoodSafety challenges: fake news, new technologies, & pandemics. Listen on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music. Link in bio. 🎵

1st May, 2024: Safe Access Zones legislation has been completed in the Seanad and will now to go the President for his consideration. TRANSCRIPT: Hi, everyone. We've just passed the Safe Access Zone legislation. It'll now go up to the President for his consideration and hopefully for his signature. Everyone has the right to access their medical care in private and to be treated with dignity and respect. We know that demonstrations have caused distress. They've intimidated and they've sought to deter women and staff from providing Termination of Pregnancy services. That's why we're enacting this legislation. The legislation will help safeguard access by designating 100 metre buffer zones around GP practices, hospitals and clinics. As soon as the President signs the Bill, I will commence it at the earliest opportunity. This will make it illegal to harass, to insult or to seek to influence those attending these clinics or the staff working in them. I'd like to say thanks to the large majority in the Oireachtas for passing this legislation and also thanks to Together for Safety for your work in this area. Today, we have another important step in improving services for women and for couples. I'll update you further as soon as we commence this important legislation. Thank you.

Last week, I wrote an analysis about a trend I identified: why I think Ozempic and other miracle weight loss drugs (GLP-1 medications) will not work without digital health tools. A couple days later, MyFitnessPal announced tools for GLP-1 medications support. In this video, I’ll give you a rundown of why and how I think digital health would be a great and important addition to any medicated weight loss journey.

What is the black box dilemma in AI research? This topic has two sides and I'll explain them both.

Medics for Clean Air are members of the medical community from across Europe who are speaking out about this public health and climate emergency, We are excited to announce the launch of a series of video interviews with healthcare champions, showcasing their impact in driving positive change towards healthcare decarbonisation.  Dr Jordi Bañeras is a cardiologist and adjunct professor in Barcelona. He carries out clinical cardiology work, as well as research, and has been driven by personal research showing cardiovascular impact from air pollution. He combines research with patient-facing clinical cardiology work, and sees the link between transport systems, air pollution, and the patients he sees in the hospital. He also works on local environmental health at his hospital, ad has been part of Barcelona-based campaigns to clean infrastructure.

This webinar is sponsored by TraceGains + SGS Digicomply Navigating the intricate and dynamic global regulatory environment is crucial for success in the food, beverage, and supplement sectors. This webinar dives into the importance of strategic planning and adaptation in the face of regulatory change. With UK & Europe facing significant shifts in food safety and legislation, including increased scrutiny on sustainability, traceability, and health claims, professionals must stay ahead to ensure compliance and market success. Engage with industry leaders as they share insights on interpreting regulatory trends and establishing robust frameworks to safeguard your business against future challenges. Visit www.tracegains.com

Our current trainees have just visited the Università degli Studi di Parma to present the exciting #traineeship opportunities open at #EFSA. @unipr #careers ✍️ Don't miss out! Applications are closing soon ⏰ 29/4 Apply here: https://europa.eu/!yPmHPC

Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is the third-leading cause of death from foodborne pathogens and is associated with contamination of food at production facilities. Biofilm formation is one of the mechanisms that Lm possess to survive food industry disinfectants and persist in manufacturing environments. Prolonged exposure to sub-inhibitory concentrations of the commonly applied disinfectant benzalkonium chloride (BC) results in emergence of BC tolerant Lm strains. However, there is limited understanding of how Lm evolve in the context of biofilms in response to sub-inhibitory concentrations of BC. Biofilm evolution model was then used, which pairs prolonged exposure to sub-inhibitory BC concentrations with whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to identify mutations in genes/pathways that improve the overall fitness of Lm in the context of biofilm formation and tolerance towards BC. Key genetic traits correlating to evolution were identified using a range of bioinformatic tools. Currently, Oleksii and colleagues are in the process of connecting phenotypic and genotypic data to identify more genes/pathways responsible for improved fitness and increased tolerance to BC. === Biography === Oleksii is working towards his PhD at Quadram institute, where he is investigating how Listeria monocytogenes adapts to the common stresses of food factory environments to establish highly resilient reservoirs. Before this Oleksii obtained an MRes qualification from Imperial College, where he completed two projects. In the first project he investigated the effects of broad-spectrum antibiotics on the production of metabolites by gut microbiota and in the second he studied toxin-inner tube interactions in T6SS. Oleksii's first research experience comes from his placement year at the University of Barcelona where he was investigating the effects of transcription elongation factors on the production of biofilms in Salmonella. === #FoodForThought #FoodborneIllness #Listeria

On World Immunisation Week, as we reflect on the lifesaving impact of vaccines worldwide, the Chief Medical Officer is asking you to check that you and your children are up to date with your vaccines. See https://www.immunisation.ie/ Vaccines protect us all. #EveryDoseCounts TRANSCRIPT: This week is World Immunisation Week, an opportunity to reflect on the importance of our vaccination programmes which protects us against serious diseases. Globally, in the past 50 years, vaccines have saved almost 154 million lives. That’s six people every minute for five decades. Vaccinations have eradicated smallpox, reduced polio by 99% and reduced infant deaths by 40%. And they are evolving all the time. Now, we have a new vaccine that can prevent cancers and we hope to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. In Ireland, the childhood immunisation programme provides children with a range of vaccines, including the MMR vaccine. This is particularly important now, as measles cases have increased in Ireland in recent months, so please get your vaccine if you are eligible. We have also seen an increase in pertussis or whooping cough. So, I strongly recommend all pregnant women to get your free vaccine which offers vital protection for newborn babies in those first few months. In the past few years, with the emergence of COVID, we've seen how new vaccines are incredibly effective in reducing the risk of serious illness and death. This week, I want to remind all those aged 80 years or over and others who are eligible to top up your protection with the COVID Spring booster. I'd also like to remind parents of first year children that some routine vaccines are being offered by school vaccination teams, so keep an eye out for the HSE Consent Pack in your child's schoolbag. We get vaccinated not just for ourselves and for our children, but to protect those around us too. If you want to know more about vaccinations available for you and your family, go to immunisation.ie And remember, every dose counts. Thank you.

Medics for Clean Air are members of the medical community from across Europe who are speaking out about this public health and climate emergency. We are excited to announce the launch of a series of video interviews with healthcare champions, showcasing their impact in driving positive change towards healthcare decarbonisation.  Dr Laurent Chambaud is a public health doctor from France. In this interview, Laurent and Cale discuss the role of healthcare staff and students in learning and acting on concerns around sustainability in the workplace, and what this can mean for patient care and health system functioning. They also talk about the need to link health and public health.

Happy National Tea day! 🫖 🍃 To learn more about the science behind the world's number one drink, IFST visited Cornish company @Tregothnan to see how they're growing the only tea grown in England.

Eighty years ago, NSF was founded with the primary objective of establishing guidelines for the design and manufacturing of equipment and supplies in a manner that ensures safety. These guidelines, now referred to as 'The Standards,' are aimed at facilitating the use of safe materials and ensuring that the end products are easily cleanable. In this webinar, we'll delve into a brief history of NSF as well as provide a broad overview of the various certifications it offers. This includes certifications for food equipment, 'Safer Green' chemicals, and food-grade lubricants. Furthermore, we'll explore the impact of these standards on hospitality operators, health departments, manufacturers, inventors, and other stakeholders within the industry. Download the Presentation Slides and Certificate of Attendance in the files library: https://www.ifsqn.com/forum/index.php/files/file/509-the-why-what-for-and-how-on-food-equipment-supplies-safety-certification/

Explore how industry representatives see the agrifood sector, hear about the success stories and discover the potential and opportunities within the CEE region. Panelists: Kamil Gębski - Marketing Director at Maspex Rostislav Brzobohaty - CCO at Mewery Milos Milicsevics - Head of Research Intelligence at VC Leaders Alina Dolmate - Head of Innovation Ecosystem Development Unit at RTU Science & Innovation Centre Moderation: Zosia Wanat - Senior reporter at Sifted Read more about the NewAgVentures event here: https://www.eitfood.eu/news/new-ag-ventures-meetup-unveils-cees-bright-horizon-in-agri-food-tech