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Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · 19h

Delighted to have joined the @cepi.net panel on preparing for future pandemics.
We discussed how to overcome fragmentation and strengthen cooperation on medical countermeasures (#MCM), because innovation, partnerships and trust are the pillars of global preparedness.

#WHS2025

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European Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 14d

🌍🚨 Europe’s environment 2025 is out now, and the conclusions are sobering:

⚠️ Europe’s environment is in poor shape. Nature continues to degrade, biodiversity is declining, and Europe is warming faster than any other region.

www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...

#EuropesEnvironment2025

State of Europe’s environment not good: threats to nature and impacts of climate change top challenges

Significant progress has been made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, but the overall state of Europe’s environment is not good, especially its nature which continues to face degr...

www.eea.europa.eu

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Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · 14d

Last week MEP AndrasKulja organised the first event in the @europarl.europa.eu _EN on disease-carrying vectors like mosquitos & ticks which are precursors of tropical diseases & constitute a growing risk for our citizen, societies, health care systems and economies.

Txs for the invite.

Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · 26d

Patients safety, dignity and access to quality care is our shared responsibility💙. #worldpatientsafetyday2025

@EC_HERA stands for access to safe, & innovative MCMs 💊, v
reliable supply chains 🚚, and preparedness 4 future health crises 🚑🌍.

#PatientsFirst
#EU4health

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · Aug 25

Nature-based solutions harness the power of ecosystems, from forests and wetlands to coral reefs and soils, to support both people and the planet.

They offer cost-effective ways to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

Learn more: unep.org/unep-and-nat...

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WWF EU @wwf.eu · Aug 25

The financial system leans heavily on nature, just like the rest of us this summer! 🏖️🏦

According to @ecb.europa.eu
🐟30% of Eurosystem’s corporate bonds are in sectors heavily reliant on nature
🐟In ECB’s own investment funds, nature risks reach up to 40%

Time for the ECB‬ to reduce nature impacts!

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · Aug 20

To mark #WorldMosquitoDay, ECDC warns that record breaking outbreaks of WNV infection and chikungunya are pointing to a ‘new normal’ with higher levels of mosquito-borne disease transmission in Europe.

Learn more: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...

World Mosquito Day 2025: Europe sets new records for mosquito-borne diseases - ECDC supporting Member States in adapting to ‘new normal’

ECDC has warned that record breaking outbreaks of West Nile virus (WNV) infection and chikungunya virus disease point to a ‘new normal’ in Europe.

www.ecdc.europa.eu

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Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · Jul 17

The #MFF proposal introduces #UCPM/#HER – a dedicated instrument combining civil protection & health emergency response.

In addition a seamless health preparedness « end to end« investment journey will be possible under #HorizonEurope & the European #Competitiveness Fund.

europa.eu/!NV6GcP

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Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · Jul 11

Delighted to have welcomed @ema.europa.eu in Brussels to strengthen our joint work on #MedicalCountermeasures.

From horizon scanning to supply chains – closer collaboration is key for a resilient #EuropeanHealthUnion.

Let’s turn alignment into action! 🇪🇺

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WHO @who.int · Jul 10

Dengue, Zika, chikungunya & yellow fever are on the rise, putting 5.6B+ people at risk.

Once limited to tropical & subtropical climates, Aedes mosquitoes are spreading to new regions, increasing the risk of outbreaks.

New WHO guidelines covering all four mosquito-borne diseases 🔗 bit.ly/3Tu6BnJ

Tania attends to a patient in the dengue ward at Mugda Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 20 September 2023.

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Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · Jul 10

With the new Strategy for Medical Countermeasures we move 🇪🇺 health preparedness to the frontline of our defence.

„We cannot afford to be caught off guard and go back to a cycle of panic and neglect“

👇🏻
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · Jul 6

Peatlands, which cover just 3% of Earth's surface, store 550 billion tonnes of carbon or twice as much as all forests combined.

However, some 15% of them have been drained for agriculture.

Protecting these carbon sinks is vital #ForPeopleForPlanet.

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Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · Jun 28

Antimicrobial Resistance is a silent pandemic. This article on phage therapy gives hope on the use of phage to kill bacteria . www.bbc.com/news/article...

Phage therapy: I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo

It's hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics.

www.bbc.com

Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · Jun 4

Biodiversity at my doorstep
#WorldEnvironmentDay

Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · May 31

1st edition of DG HERA’s #IndustryDays: only global event 2025 that joins pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms,SMEs,start-ups, research institutions & public health authorities to discuss medical countermeasures ( #MCM) in health emergencies.

I recommend watching the trailer👇🏻

lnkd.in/e74peNgk

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · May 23

Here is one big reason to choose Europe to advance with your research career:

We 💙 science.

Two scientists, a woman and a man, wearing safety goggles and lab coats, examine a robotic device. Overlaid text reads "Choose Europe – Freedom to explore, research and innovate. Discover how" with the European Union flag.

The EU flag is shown with a headline "Europe offers:" followed by a list: Stable funding and careers, Academic freedom and scientific excellence, High quality of life (healthcare, education, pensions), and Collaboration beyond borders.

Two young women smile while looking at a tablet, surrounded by EU stars. Text reads: "Choose Europe – €500 million for 2025–2027 to make Europe a magnet for researchers."

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Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · May 23

Today marks an important step in strengthening European #HealthSecurity.

Commissioner Lahbib officially kicked off the negotiations between 🇪🇺 & 🇮🇸 🇱🇮 🇳🇴 on an agreement related to #MedicalCountermeasures during health emergencies.

🤝Collaboration is key to protecting our citizens.

Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · May 22

The #EU takes a giant leap forward in pandemic preparedness with the launch of the European Vaccine Hub (EVH)🇪🇺💉🩸

👉A collaborative network to accelerate #vaccine research, clinical trials and manufacturing.

It's funded by @EC_HERA.

▶️ ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · May 21

The #EU joined the #GlobalCoalition for local and regional production, innovation, and equitable access to #medicalcountermeasures for neglected diseases.

This important step strengthens global efforts to ensure health equity and #preparedness.

🔗europa.eu/!rtMnv4 #WHA78

Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · May 19

Productive discussions today with @WHO leaderships during #WHA78 to reaffirm #EU’s steadfast support for WHO as the cornerstone of the #globalhealth system.

✅Strengthening multilateral cooperation, surveillance, and outbreak response is crucial for #OneWorldforHealth.

Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · May 18

Just arrived in Geneva for #WHA78- much looking forward to intense discussions and exchanges.

WHO @who.int · May 16

The 78th World Health Assembly convenes from 19 to 27 May 2025.

After the opening of the Assembly on May 19, Committee A begins deliberations on the #PandemicAgreement in the afternoon.

🔗 bit.ly/43nQJYt

One World for Health: The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly convenes from 19 to 27 May 2025

The Seventy-eighth session of the World Health Assembly (WHA78) will convene from 19 to 27 May 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, under the theme “One World for Health”. The Health Assembly will bring toget...

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Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · May 15

Today we gather for the second #HERABoard meeting of 2025 in Warsaw. Grateful to 🇵🇱Health
Ministry & @POLAND25EU for hosting.

Top priorities :
🔹Crisis preparedness and access to medical counter measures
🔹Global partnerships
🔹Public Private collaboration to strengthen MCM

Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · May 13

Excellent start in Paris 🇫🇷 of my capital visits to discuss how best to cooperate in & prepare for crisis settings of European relevance.

France has always been one of the strongest advocate for health security/ DG HERA w a high ambition in terms of tasks, governance + funding.

Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · May 9

75 ans d’unité, nous apportant une paix durable, une stabilité économique et une prospérité, ainsi que les libertés qui expriment nos valeurs et notre mode de vie européens, auxquels aspirent tant de personnes en dehors de l’UE 🇪🇺💚

Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib.bsky.social · May 9

L’Europe est un choix.

Celui de l’unité face à la division,
de la main tendue face aux murs dressés, de la paix face aux cicatrices du passé.

En cette #JournéeDeLEurope, ravivons la flamme – celle d’une Europe de lumière, d’espoir, d’humanité et de solidarité.

Florika Fink-Hooijer @florikafinkhooijer.bsky.social · May 3

Each year #EarthOvershootDay is earlier. Let‘s #MoveTheDate by preserving and protecting #nature & live more sustainably, more #circular, using less #plastics, saving #water instead of depleting a year's worth of natural resources.

overshoot.footprintnetwork.org/newsroom/cou...

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