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World Vaccination Week is being celebrated from 24 to 30 April. It's a good opportunity to remember that the discovery of vaccines has enabled humanity to see a reduction in the danger, and even the complete eradication, of certain formerly fatal diseases.

The Minister of Health and Social Security, Martine Deprez, and the Minister of Labour, Georges Mischo, exchanged views with their European counterparts and representatives of the European institutions, social partners and civil society at the high-level conference held on 15 and 16 April 2024 in La Hulpe, Belgium.

Seasonal pollen allergies affect many people in Luxembourg throughout most of the year, starting in January. From now on, the mobile application Pollen.lu will enable users to monitor the concentration of pollen in the air in real time.

To mark International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day, the Health Directorate is launching a national survey to assess HPV vaccination coverage among young people aged 9 to 20.

29 February marks the 17th International Rare Disease Day. A day dedicated to raising public awareness of these diseases and their impact on the lives of those affected.

The Minister of Health and Social Security, Martine Deprez, recently took part in Portugal's first peer review as part of the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR).

"Contrary to popular belief, cancer is not necessarily a fatality." It is important to be aware of the risk factors identified by science and to work together to adopt a healthy, balanced lifestyle in order to reduce exposure to these risks on a daily basis", says Martine Deprez, Minister of Health and Social Security.

The meeting of the OECD's Health Committee at ministerial level took place in Paris on 23 January under the chairmanship of the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Social Affairs and Public Health, Frank Vandenbroucke.