EU reaches preliminary agreement to strengthen supply of essential medicines

The European Union has reached a preliminary agreement on measures to strengthen the supply of essential medicines across member states. The initiative targets critical medications including antibiotics, insulin, and vaccines. The agreement represents the EU's effort to address medicine shortages that have affected healthcare systems across the bloc, particularly following supply chain disruptions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures aim to ensure more reliable access to life-saving medications for patients throughout EU countries.