This cluster aims at

• improving and protecting the health and well-being of citizens of all ages

• generating new knowledge, developing innovative solutions and integrating where relevant a gender perspective to prevent, diagnose, monitor, treat and cure diseases

• developing health technologies, mitigating health risks, protecting populations and promoting good health and well-being in general and at work

• make public health systems more cost-effective, equitable and sustainable, prevent and tackle poverty-related diseases and support and  enable patients' participation and self-management