Bringing together key policy and diabetes stakeholders on the occasion of the World Diabetes Day to discuss how the EU can support health system transformation for more resilient and sustainable healthcare systems and improve the lives of people living with diabetes and other NCDs.

Date and time: 14 November 2024, 13:45 - 14 November 2024, 15:15 (CET)
Location: European Parliament, Parlamentarium, Rue Wiertz, Brussels, Belgium
Event hosted by MEP András Kulja (EPP, Hungary) and supported by MEP Christel Schaldemose (S&D, Denmark)

Programme:

13:45-13:50
Opening remarks; MEP András Kulja, MMD Group Co-chair

13:50-14:00
Special address; MEP Roberta Metsola, European Parliament President

14:00-14:05
Speech; MEP Christel Schaldemose, MMD Group Co-chair

14:05-14:10
Introductory Note by IDF Europe; Mr Chris Delicata, IDF Europe Advisor and President of the Maltese Diabetes Association

14:10-14:20
Living with diabetes in the EU today; Anamarija Runtic, Type 1 Diabetes Advocate; Erik Werson, Type 2 Diabetes Advocate

14:20-14:45
Living with diabetes tomorrow: Implementing the latest scientific guidelines & best practices in prevention and care; Dr. Valérie Luyckx, European Kidney Health Alliance President-Elect, Dr. Luk Buyse, Diabetes Liga President; Dr. Sufyan Hussain, IDF Europe Board Member

14:45-15:05
Panel Discussion: How can the EU support health system transformation for more resilience, sustainability and improved quality of life; MEP András Kulja; MEP Christel Schaldemose; Health Attaché (TBC); Dr. Sufyan Hussain

15:05-15:10
Awarding of the IDF Europe Advocate Prize Ludovica Florenzano, Lilly Diabetes

15:10-15:15
Closing remarks and call to action; MEP András Kulja; Prof. Nebojsa Lalic, IDF Europe Regional Chair

Organizer: IDF Europe

Event Email: jessica.nastos@idf-europe.org
Event website: https://idf.org/europe/events/idf-events/re-thinking-health-in-the-eu-for-a-sustainable-future/

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