The expected result is to enable stakeholders to contribute to the delivery of the joint action on new networks of expertise launched under the EU4Health work programme 2023. This will include of establishing within the networks of expertise supporting actions for patients, families, caregivers and other participants in the fight against cancer. This action will help Member States to improve cooperation among their cancer services and with health professionals and patient advocates (by for instance addressing skill gaps and better equipping the health workforce in cancer care); and to improve and deepen the cooperation with the non-governmental sector.

Objective:

Activities will complement the joint action on new networks of expertise to be launched under the EU4Health work programme 2023 (CR-g-23-40.1-2).

Scope:

Activities will complement the joint action on new networks of expertise to be launched under

the EU4Health work programme 2023 (CR-g-23-40.1-2), and include:

a) implementing targeted projects involving patient organisations, civil societies, non-government organisations complementing the Member States’ efforts in the design, planning and implementation of the networks;

b) the establishment of best practices, the production of public health, treatment guidelines, or other actions that can benefit patients;

c) the preparation and roll out of innovative practices (pilot tests), and support actions such as training and twinning, health communication or health literacy.