Europe unveils €446 million 2014-2020 health for growth programme
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Executive Summary
Officials at the European Commission have adopted proposals for the new health for growth programme which will run from 2014 to 2020. The programme, with a budget of €446 million, aims to build on previous European health programmes including promotion of more pan-European cooperation on rare diseases, health technology assessment, cancer prevention and control. The proposed programme will now go to the European Parliament and European Council of Ministers for discussion and adoption. It is anticipated that adoption will take place before the end of 2013.