What is DG SANCO?

Public authorities in the EU member states have responsibility over the health of European citizens. The EU plays an additional role as EU actions complement the Member States' national health policies to bring European added value.

An important component of the EU health strategy is the public health programme 2003-2008 with a budget of 312 million €. The 3 priority objectives are to:

• improve information and knowledge for the development of public health;
• enhance capability to respond to threats to health;
• promote health and prevent disease through addressing health determinants.

All call for proposals are reserved for ERS members only.