Europe has shackled itself, its citizens and its companies – sometimes un­necessarily. In international ­competition, it is now important to release the brakes. Only then can the continent realise its full potential. And continue to play at eye-level worldwide.

On the passing of COCIR Secretary General Nicole Denjoy:

The fight against the further spread of the coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 and the lung disease COVID-19 confronts the healthcare system with new challenges. One of the strengths of medical technology is early detection, rapid and accurate diagnosis of diseases and monitoring of the treatment process. But even more important are the measures of acute therapy. Medical devices for therapy and support of treatments make a valuable contribution to the recovery of COVID-19 patients, especially in these challenging times.

The new BSI recommendation for network-compatible medical devices, into which ZVEI expert knowledge has been incorporated, serves as a support for manufacturers to take appropriate account of aspects of cybersecurity

The eHealth strategy does not depend on individual technical components, but on the holistic digitalization of health care.