Tony Sheldon
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Gone in a puff of smoke
Health ministers thought they could get a European ban on cigarette advertising by adapting the EU directive on internal markets. They were wrong, but the anti-smoking lobby is not despondent. Tony Sheldon reports
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If EU know what's good for you. . .
Public health is once again climbing up the agenda of the European Union as new people step into two key posts, writes Tony Sheldon
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Common target
The Amsterdam treaty ensures 'health protection' in all policy areas. After bringing down the Commission, MEPs want to go further, reports Tony Sheldon
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Care propellers
The Dutch are driving forward ambitious, if underfunded, plans for a national, integrated network of trauma care - complete with helicopters. Tony Sheldon reports
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Fast among equals
Furious debate about waiting times doesn't just happen in the UK. Tony Sheldon reports on a row about fast-track treatment preoccupying the egalitarian Dutch as they cast their votes