Vaccination
Slovakia to pay people over 60 if they are vaccinated
Slovakia's Parliament approved a plan on Thursday to give people 60 and older up to 300 euros ($339) if they are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Dec 9, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
This is going to hurt: Charges for virus tests across Europe
With France set to join Germany in charging for COVID tests in a bid to ramp up vaccinations, we look at how much they cost across Europe.
Oct 13, 2021
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Vaccination
WHO urges COVID vaccine makers to keep prices down
The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to keep their prices low and affordable, after reports that two producers will raise the cost they are charging the EU.
Aug 4, 2021
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Medications
Dutch watchdog fines Italian drug company for surcharge
Italian pharmaceutical Leadiant has been fined almost 20 million euros for allegedly overcharging for medicine used to treat a rare cholesterol disease, the Dutch consumer watchdog said on Monday.
Jul 19, 2021
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Vaccination
Vaccine maker BioNTech says no need to waive patents
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech said Monday that there is no need to waive patents on coronavirus vaccines because manufacturers will be able to produce enough shots to supply the world over the coming ...
May 10, 2021
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Vaccination
UK reserves up to 190 mn vaccine doses from Valneva
Britain has secured access to up to 190 million doses of a potential coronavirus vaccine from Valneva in deal worth as much as 1.37 billion euros, the French-Austrian vaccine firm said Monday.
Sep 14, 2020
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Other
Siemens Healthineers to buy US cancer specialist for $16.4 bn
Siemens Healthineers, the German conglomerate's medical devices arm, said Sunday it has agreed to buy US cancer treatment specialist Varian for $16.4 billion.
Aug 2, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus generates rash of swindlers in Italy
From jacking-up the prices of disinfectant gel to scammers posing as Red Cross volunteers, Italy's battle to contain its coronavirus outbreak has been a gift to grifters of various stripes.
Feb 25, 2020
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Health
Montenegro bans indoor smoking in public places
Smoking indoors in public places was banned from Wednesday in Montenegro, a major challenge in the tobacco-mad Balkan country with some of the highest smoking rates in Europe.
Aug 14, 2019
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Health
Andorra vows to kick habit of cigarette advertising
The tax haven of Andorra has long been a favourite destination for smokers looking to stock up on cheap cigarettes, but the enclave said Thursday that it would soon stop advertising the fact.
Jul 12, 2018
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