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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.

18 April is European Patients' Rights Day. First and foremost, it's an opportunity to remind everyone that every patient has a number of rights in Luxembourg set out in the amended law of 24 July 2014 on patients' rights and obligations. In 2024, this law will celebrate its tenth anniversary.

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.

The weekly retrospective gives a summary of trends in acute respiratory infections, including COVID-19, the flu (influenza virus) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

The weekly retrospective gives a summary of trends in acute respiratory infections, including COVID-19, the flu (influenza virus) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Every year, 4 March marks World Obesity Day. On this occasion, the Ministry of Health and Social Security wishes to highlight the initiatives and concrete actions taken by the various players in Luxembourg who are actively involved in the fight against obesity, while reminding people who need assistance that they are not alone.

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.

March, known as Blue March, is a month dedicated to colorectal cancer prevention and screening. Approximately 220,000 people in Europe are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every year, and the number is increasing. In Luxembourg, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, but if detected early, it can be cured in 9 out of 10 cases. Screening therefore plays an essential role.

The weekly retrospective gives a summary of trends in acute respiratory infections, including COVID-19, the flu (influenza virus) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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 weekly retrospective gives a summary of trends in acute respiratory infections, including COVID-19, influenza (influenza virus) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

The weekly retrospective gives a summary of trends in acute respiratory infections, including COVID-19, influenza (influenza virus) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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).

The weekly retrospective gives a summary of trends in acute respiratory infections, including COVID-19, influenza (influenza virus) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).