General news
General news from the field of endometriosis
New law in Spain allocates more money to investigate endometriosis A law in the Spanish Congress of Representatives was approved unanimously recognising endometriosis and has lead to the Spanish government allocating more money to the fight against this chronic disease.
Council conclusions for women’s health in Europe accepted by all Member States The Council of the European Union has formally recognised the need that more attention is given to women’s health issues – and endometriosis is again highlighted as a disease which deserves specific attention.
Historic decision for women’s health made by the European Commission EU Community Public Health Programme (2006) now includes specific reference to the need for “information and definition of indicators to improve relevant information for specific aspects of women’s gynaecological and menopausal health (eg. endometriosis)”.
World Endometriosis Society welcomes Austrian EU-presidency initiative: Austrian Health Minister urges more awareness for endometriosis Maria Rauch-Kallat is taking action and will focus on women’s health, and endometriosis in particular, during the Austrian EU presidency in 2006.
Endometriosis is highlighted in the European Parliament Diana Wallis MEP today highlighted the plight of women with endometriosis as part of a report on gender discrimination in health systems, which was debated in the European Parliament.
Over one third of MEPs support campaign on endometriosis 266 MEPs have supported the European Parliamentary Written Declaration on Endometriosis seeking a significant increase in funds and awareness in the EU for endometriosis.
Ladies in lavender seek support for endometriosis campaign in Brussels corridors Diana Wallis and MEP colleagues Catherine Stihler and Pia-Noora Kauppi wore lavender T-shirts in the European Parliament today campaigning to raise awareness of endometriosis.
National charities are stepping up endometriosis awareness campaigns to raise funds for more research Endometriose Foreningen and the National Endometriosis Society with Diana Wallis MEP today made a deputation to Strasbourg to raise awareness for endometriosis.
