Regulation (EU) 2021/522 establishing a Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health (‘EU4Health Programme’) for the period 2021-2027, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 282/2014.

This Regulation establishes the EU4Health Programme for the period from 2021 to 2027, in order to improve human health throughout the Union and to ensure a high level of protection of human health in all Union policies and activities with the One Health approach. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this Regulation puts an emphasis on strengthening health systems by improving their resilience and resource efficiency; strengthening the capability of the Union for prevention of, preparedness for, and rapid response to, serious cross- border threats to health in accordance with relevant Union legislation, and improving the management of health crises.