General news
General news from the field of endometriosis
European Union grants funding for endometriosis work in Europe Historic funding from the European Commission provides encouraging news for millions of women whose lives are affected by endometriosis.
European Parliament brings endometriosis stake holders together Legislators, physicians, and women with endometriosis from across Europe came together in the European Parliament today to raise awareness of the disease.
Conclusion of investigation by the Italian Senate into endometriosis as a social disease Laura Bianconi’s investigation by the Italian Senate is an important step forward towards the official recognition of endometriosis as a social disease, recognising the need for improved treatments and economic aid to women with endometriosis.
World Endometriosis Research Foundation launches at ASRM World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) launches at the Annual Meeting of the ASRM in New Orleans (2006). The first global charity to foster research in 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.
