The EPSCO Council of Health Ministers took place on 7 December 2021 in Brussels. On behalf of Hungary, Prof. Dr. Ildikó Horváth minister of state of health attended the meeting.
The ministers agreed that only vaccines mean the efficient tool of protection against Covid-19 disease and it is of utmost importance that the most possible citizen have access to booster shot. Ildikó Horváth highlighted that all the vaccines that have been used in Hungary functioned with high efficiency. Vaccines that were not assessed by EMA make no exception in this regard. As the emergence of omicron variant causes further uncertainties, the EPSCO underlined the importance of further scientific data.
The EU Health Union package and the Health Emergency Response Authority is aimed drawing lessons from the pandemic and better prepare for new emergencies. Hungary supports all initiatives that bring real support for Member States’ preparedness and response through projects that are based on equal geographic distribution.
