Learning from the UN Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases, 12 October 2011

13.00 – 13.30   
Lunch and photo sessionCommissioner John Dalli and Linda McAvan MEP

13.30 – 13.35 
Ms Linda McAvan MEP, Co-Chair, MEP Heart Group: Welcome and Introduction

13.35 - 13.50
Dr Roberto Bertollini, Chief Scientist and WHO Representative to the EU, WHO
"The UN Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases: outcomes overview"

13.50 – 14.05   
Mr Cristian Silviu Buşoi MEP
“The burden of cardiovascular disease in Europe”

14.05 – 14.20  
Mr John Dalli, Commissioner for Health and Consumer Affairs, European Commission
"EU Health policy: following up on the UN Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases"

14.20 - 14.35rb
Ms Antonyia Parvanova MEP
"EP engagement against Non-Communicable Diseases"

14.35 – 14.55
Discussion

14.55 - 15.00
Ms Linda McAvan MEP, Co-Chair, MEP Heart Group: Wrap-up and Conclusions

 

Pictures of the event may be viewed here.

The press release related to this event is available here.

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