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The EU improves public health by funding and legislating on cross-border health threats, medicines, patient rights and disease prevention.

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EU drugs policy

EU drugs policy

Protecting workers: health and safety at work

Protecting workers: health and safety at work

Air quality

Air quality

Last review: 15 April 2026