The EU is adopting a proactive approach to health crisis preparedness in the post-COVID era through a new Medical Countermeasures Strategy aimed at enhancing access to medical tools. This strategy includes 17 key actions to ensure equitable access to vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics, addressing various health threats including pandemics and antimicrobial resistance. Challenges include the complexity of stockpiling medical countermeasures and the need for better information sharing among member states. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)