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H2020-EU.3.1 Health, demographic change and wellbeing
Framework
Initiator:
Responding to this challenge, research and innovation (R&I) under Horizon 2020 is an investment in better health for all. It aims to keep older people active and independent for longer and supports the development of new, safer and more effective interventions. R&I under Horizon 2020 also contributes to the sustainability of health and care systems.
During the first two years of Horizon 2020 (Work Programme for 2014/15), the EU will invest some €1 200 million in this Challenge.
Field of research:
Effective health promotion, disease prevention, preparedness and screening
Sub-fields of research:
Improving the control of infectious epidemics and foodborne outbreaks through rapid identification of pathogens