Population and Public Health

European Council says the vaccine passports should not be a precondition to exercise free movement rights.

The launch follows a successful pilot scheme in Germany and Italy. 

Non-essential businesses are now able to use the passport to show proof of vaccination or a negative test result from the last 72 hours.

The Vaccination Credential Initiative is planning to finalize two implementation guides in April, and expects to start integrating the SMART Health Cards spec into an array of consumer-facing apps and systems in May.

Rahul Sharma, CEO of HSBlox, a social determinants of health-platform company, walks through the obstacles to healthcare fully leveraging SDOH and potential solutions.

At providers working closely with Castell, the cost of care for patients has decreased in a meaningful way, its chief analytics officer says.

Following a government review to reduce health inequalities for babies and children, the digitisation process has been brought forward a year.  

The report focuses on fostering a data-driven, patient-focused approach to clinical research delivery.

In a recent "un-meeting," a wide variety of stakeholders collaborated to discuss potential strategies for centering the virtual care needs of vulnerable communities.

European leaders have agreed to push ahead with plans for an EU-wide Digital Green Certificate as “a matter of urgency”.