First EU health prize for journalists launched

In 2009, an EU Health Prize for Journalists will be awarded to stimulate high-quality journalism that raises awareness of issues related to health care and patients’ rights. This is part of the ongoing work by the European Commission to improve communication between the European Institutions and the European citizens.


The Prize is part of the "Europe for patients" campaign, launched by EU Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou in September 2008, highlighting 10 health policy initiatives to be adopted by the Commission in 2008-2009. All these are bound by a common goal: better health care for all in Europe.

The Prize rewards journalists who have contributed in a significant way to help citizens understand health issues under the campaign, and through their work reflect patients’ and health workers’ expectations and thoughts.

Articles have to be submitted by an on-line entry form before 15 June 2009. The prize for outstanding articles (press or on-line) published between 2 July 2008 and 15 June 2009 will be awarded in autumn 2009. The journalist with the article that meets the assessment criteria the most will receive € 5000 on the award ceremony in autumn 2009.

For more information about rules for participation visit the Health-EU webiste

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Last modified on March 9 2009.