EFA

The Spanish Presidency has the following priorities in health: the reduction of inequalities in health, continuing care and clinical excellence, particularly in non-communicable diseases, e-Health (the use of technological tools in health), patient safety, the Pharmaceutical package, including directive proposals on pharmacovigilance (safety of medicines), on counterfeit medicines, and information to patients on prescription medicines. Finally, food safety is also a priority, including consumer information. Source: Spanish ministry of health and social policy: Priorities and Calendar of activities of the Spanish Presidency