13.00 – 13.30
Lunch and photo session
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 - 14.35
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
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The press release related to this event is available here.
