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Cittadinanzattiva-ACN took an active role in the SIP Advocacy Toolkit Training held in Rome, confirming its long-standing commitment to chronic pain at national and EU level. Organised by the Societal Impact of Pain platform, led by EFIC and PAE, the event promoted coordinated advocacy strategies to advance pain policy, protect patients’ rights and support the launch of a SIP National Platform in Italy.
As a partner of the European project FACILITATE, Active Citizenship Network participated as a speaker in the session “Returning biobank data to participants: Closing the loop” during Europe Biobank Week 2026, co-organised by EP PerMed and BBMRI-ERIC. The session featured contributions from experts in biobanking, genomics, clinical research, legal affairs and patient engagement, including representatives of UNIMORE, coordinator of the FACILITATE project.
On 8 May 2026 in Rome (Italy), Cittadinanzattiva presented its 8th Annual Pharmacy Report, promoted together with Federfarma and with the unconditional support of Teva Pharmaceuticals. The report, based on a survey involving nearly 2,000 pharmacists and more than 1,000 citizens, offers an in-depth overview of the ongoing transformation of community pharmacy in Italy.
The findings confirmed the increasingly central role of pharmacies as trusted healthcare reference points within local communities, providing not only medicines but also prevention services, vaccinations, telemedicine, diagnostic activities and support for therapeutic adherence. Notably, 81.7% of citizens stated that they regularly rely on the same pharmacy because of the trust-based relationship established with pharmacists.
As part of #VaccinAction2026 EU project, Active Citizenship Network organised the event “Precision vaccinology as a new paradigm: which role for patients’ involvement?”, bringing together experts, patient advocates, healthcare stakeholders and representatives of civil society to discuss the future of vaccination in Europe.
The debate focused on the emerging concept of precision vaccinology, an innovative approach aimed at tailoring vaccination strategies to individual characteristics, risk profiles and population needs, with the potential to improve vaccine effectiveness, confidence and uptake. Participants explored how scientific advances, digital tools and data-driven approaches can contribute to more personalised and effective prevention policies.
Grateful to the 50+ patient and civic associations, networks and research organizations that have endorsed the FACILITATE Principles in support of returning Individual Participant Data (RoIPD) “by design”. Your commitment strengthens trust, improves health literacy, and helps make clinical research more ethical, transparent, and useful for people across Europe. Read the principles here and, if your organisation would like to endorse, please
Cittadinanzattiva has launched "I CARE", an initiative dedicated to improving health conditions for women in the Rebibbia female prison in Rome, the largest in Europe. The project focuses on empowering vulnerable populations through health literacy and direct engagement, specifically addressing infectious diseases like HIV, hepatitis, and HPV. By fostering collaboration between detainees, prison staff, and healthcare providers, “I CARE” aims to ensure that the right to health remains accessible even in the most challenging environments. Click here to know more and find documents in 6 languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Romanian.
We are proud to announce that the Director of ACN, has been invited to renew his role as an official advisor for the Adult Immunization Board (AIB) for another three-year term. Over the next few years, he will continue to provide expertise in defining strategic goals and promoting adult vaccination policies across Europe. This renewal strengthens ACN's commitment to bridging gaps in immunization coverage through high-level international cooperation. Read more about AIB advisors
This newly published handbook aims to provide a variety of activity types for individuals seeking to contribute to prevention and immunisation efforts but lacking the necessary guidance. It serves as a practical guide, offering actionable insights and ideas to inspire associations and enhance vaccination policies within their specific contexts. The handbook was developed by Active Citizenship Network in collaboration with Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the context of the fifth edition of our EU initiative #VaccinAction “Protecting the Value of Vaccination Across Europe”. The handbook was edited and designed by MD Health. For the Download, click here.
On the 4th of December, supported by the MEPs Interest Group “European Patients’ Rights & Cross-Border Healthcare” and kindly hosted by MEP Vytenis Andriukaitis, we organized the institutional event presenting the FACILITATE IHI project results and Principles (now endorsed by 50+ patient and civic associations and still growing). A full room in Brussels — with patients, associations, researchers, companies, institutions, nurses etc. — and around 80 online participants made the session lively and interactive, highlighting the momentum behind Returning Individual Participant Data (RoIPD) “by design.” The discussion showcased why RoIPD matters for trust, health literacy, and research quality across Europe. Slides and the full recording will be available soon on ACN’s and FACILITATE’s websites. Read more here, here and here.
On 3 December in Brussels, we brought together 16 ACN’s partners associations from 12 countries to examine vaccines from a crucial angle: research. From the development pathway to what’s next.
The debate focused on new platforms and delivery methods, as well as the idea of “future vaccines”.
We also explored how giving clinical trial participants access to their own data can build trust and understanding. To know more, click here for all the materials presented, here, and here to see some pictures from the day.
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