On Friday 19 January, the European Commission and the Government of the Republic of Montenegro signed an agreement involving Montenegro with the EU4Health programme, which will enable the country’s healthcare system to better respond to immediate needs.
With the entry into force of the agreement, the Montenegrin health authorities and the wider health community will be able to benefit fully from EU funding opportunities under the programme, on an equal footing with the EU Member States, Norway, Iceland, Moldova and Ukraine. Discussions are ongoing with several other countries.
From 1 January 2024, public and private entities in the healthcare sector in Montenegro will be able to access funding opportunities through various channels such as open calls, direct grants and joint actions. These include critical areas such as improving cancer diagnosis, treatment and care, contributing to the European Health Data Space, developing strategies for stockpiling medicines, strengthening mental health services, combatting non-communicable diseases and developing initiatives to combat cross-border health threats. (Original version in French by Lionel Changeur)