The European Commission adopted the annual work programme of the EU 4 Health, born after the COVID-19 pandemic, which aims to reinforce the European Member States' healthcare systems.

The largest of the EU health programmes address, in particular, health-related urgencies in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked war against Ukraine. Special attention will be given to mental health, global health, and the developments in digital health and medicinal products. The work programme will also address actions to improve the uptake