EU4Health is the EU’s funding programme to deliver on EU health policy and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The EU4Health programme will bring a contribution to the long-term health challenges by building stronger, more resilient and more accessible health systems.

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What is the aim?

EU4Health aims to: 

• improve and foster health in the Union 
• protect people from serious cross-border health threats 
• improve access to medicinal products, medical devices, and crisis-relevant products 
• strengthen health systems

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What does it support?

EU4Health funds actions that fall under the programme‘s four strands with a cross-cutting focus on cancer:

• Health promotion and disease prevention
• Crisis preparedness
• Health systems and healthcare workforce
• Digitalisation 

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Who can apply?

• Representatives of patients’ associations
• Civil society organisations (associations, foundations, NGOs and similar entities)
• Academia and education establishments
• Research institutes
• Organisations of healthcare professionals

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EU Policy

Read more about EU policy on the topic of Health.

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Budget

The programme has a total budget of €5.3 billion for 2021-2027.

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Project Example

JACARDI (Joint Action on CARdiovascular diseases and Diabetes)

Croí Heart & Stroke Charity is a partner on the EU4Health-funded project “JACARDI - Joint Action on CARdiovascular diseases and Diabetes.” Delivered by 78 partners in 18 EU countries, JACARDI aims to support European countries in reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, at both individual and health system levels. Visit the project website to learn more.

National Contact Point in Ireland

The Health Research Board is the National Contact Point for EU4Health in Ireland. Contact Amanda Daly at Amanda.Daly@hrb.ie.

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Open Calls

Find current open calls for EU4Health.

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Want to learn more?

EU4Health on the European Commission's website

EU4Health Factsheet

Information about EU4Health by Health Research Board Ireland

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Social Media

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LinkedIn: Health Research Board

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What to Watch

EU Funding for Health Research Charities

An Introduction to EU Funding Programmes for 2021–2027

Introduction to EU Funding Programmes