On 9 November 2018, the CPME Executive Committee adopted the ’CPME response to public consultation on Stocktaking of the Commission’s ‘better regulation’ approach’ (CPME 2018/060 FINAL).

“I would like to thank all CPME members for their active contributions to the successful CPME meetings. We will not accept that political complacency or commercial power set the health policy agenda. Our decisions show that European doctors are committed to defending public health, human rights and high-quality healthcare.” CPME President Dr Jacques de Haller […]

On 10 November 2018, the CPME Board adopted the ’ CPME Statement concerning the integration of refugee doctors into the European workforce’ (CPME 2018/022 FINAL).

On 10 November 2018, the General Assembly of the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) appointed the members of the CPME Board and elected the President, four Vice-Presidents and the Treasurer. The term of the office starts on 1 January 2019 for a period of three years until 31 December 2021.   President-Elect: Prof. Dr […]

The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) condemns the new move by the Turkish authorities to restrict the freedom of Turkish physicians to practice medicine.   Please, find here the full press release.

Welcome to the 27th edition of the CPME newsletter. This issue presents, among many other important topics, a feature article by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) about the European campaign to tackle the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) emergency. You will find updates on the EU Joint Action on Vaccination (EU-JAV) and an overview […]

The winter is coming with a new influenza season. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), influenza may infect up to 20% of the population during the winter months. The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) wants to remind that the most effective way to prevent the disease is vaccination. Also, good hand and respiratory […]

On 17 October 2018, the Irish Public Health (Alcohol) Bill was signed into law by Michael D. Higgins, the President of Ireland. The new Bill presents a set of measures to prevent alcohol related harm, including cancer warnings on the labels. Please find a joint press release by the European health community, co-signed by CPME, here.

On 5 October 2018, the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for their commitment against the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. It was announced today at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo. This recognition coincides with the 10th Anniversary of the UN Security Council […]

The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) calls on the Turkish Government to immediately withdraw its decision to dismiss leaders of the Turkish Medical Association (TMA) from public service and to reinstall them.   Please, find here the full press release.