Commission announces additional €10 million for Myanmar earthquake relief

Following the devastating earthquake on March 28, 2025, the European Commission is providing an extra €10 million in humanitarian aid. This funding aims to offer emergency shelter, medical care, clean water, and sanitation to affected communities, as well as family tracing and reunification efforts.

This increases the EUs total aid for the Myanmar earthquake response to €13 million, part of a broader €46 million humanitarian package for 2025.

Commissioner Hadja Lahbib stated: The European Union stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar. Our priority is to ensure quick delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need. We urge all parties to allow safe access for humanitarian organizations.

A team of 12 European experts and two EU Liaison Officers are coordinating efforts on the ground. The EU organized a Humanitarian Air Bridge flight from Copenhagen to Yangon, delivering 80 tonnes of essential supplies, now distributed by UNICEF. Additionally, the EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre supports remote damage assessment with analytical and scientific resources and the Copernicus Emergency Management Service.

Ensuring safe access for humanitarian organizations is crucial. The EU calls for full respect of international humanitarian law and necessary measures to protect civilians and aid workers.

(For more information: Eva Hrnčířová — Tel.: +32 2 298 84 33; Daniel Puglisi - Tel.: +32 2 296 91 40)

The Commission seeks input to enhance hospital cybersecurity

The Commission launched a consultation on the action plan for hospital cybersecurity. Published on January 15, 2025, this plan is crucial for protecting healthcare from cyber threats and supports the European Health Data Space (EHDS). By enhancing threat detection, preparedness, and response capabilities, it aims to create a safer environment for patients and healthcare professionals.

To ensure effective implementation and impact of the action plan, the Commission invites stakeholders to participate in the consultation. Citizens, healthcare professionals, health authorities, patients, compliance and data privacy professionals, cybersecurity experts, organizations, and academia are encouraged to share their views. The results will further inform the recommendations the Commission plans to present by the end of the year. Contributions are due by June 30, 2025.

For more on the Commissions work on healthcare cybersecurity, click here.

(For more information: Thomas Regnier — Tel.: +32 2 299 10 99; Nika Blazevic — Tel.: +32 2 299 27 17)