During these two days, researchers, clinicians, patient representatives, public health experts and policymakers from across Europe are gathered in Brussels for the annual meeting of the PROACT EU-Response project. This meeting marked an important milestone for the project, bringing together partners to review progress made during the first 18 months and discuss priorities for the years ahead. Participants explored topics ranging from adaptive platform trials and clinical trial networks to laboratory preparedness, social sciences, and community involvement.
Embedding patient safety into pandemic preparedness
On 17 September, World Patient Safety Day draws attention to avoidable harm in healthcare and the actions needed to prevent it. In 2026, the World Health Organization campaign focuses on safe care for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), under the slogan “Safe care for life!” The theme is especially relevant to people whose long-term conditions require continuous …
