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The GAfPA Policy Blog explores health policy news, reports, initiatives and events that inform patient-centered care.

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February 12, 2021

Heart Disease & COVID-19 Are a Dangerous Mix for EU Patients

The COVID-19 pandemic is making cardiovascular disease still more deadly for patients, a recent statement from Members of the European Parliament confirms.

January 29, 2021

Los latinoamericanos con cáncer enfrentan brechas en la atención

Los pacientes con cáncer pueden ser más vulnerables al COVID-19 y tener un mayor riesgo de desarrollar complicaciones graves si están infectados. Pero ese no es el único desafío relacionado con el virus al que se enfrentan.

January 29, 2021

Latin Americans with Cancer Face Gaps in Care

Cancer patients can be more vulnerable to COVID-19 and at greater risk of developing serious complications if they are infected. But that’s not the only virus-related challenge they face.

January 21, 2021

Setting the Record Straight on COVID-19 Vaccines

European citizens have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. Are they safe? Will they work? What about side effects? Answers to those questions are emerging, in part due to the efforts of the European Medicines Agency.

January 14, 2021

Pandemic Challenges Shake Europeans with Rare Diseases

European citizens with rare diseases are struggling to maintain treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report explains.

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