Page contentsPage contents About the programme EU4Health is the EU’s response to COVID-19's impact on medical and healthcare staff, patients and health systems in Europe. The new programme will go beyond crisis response to pave the way for a stronger, healthier and more resilient Health Union. EU4Health is the largest health programme ever and will invest over €5 billion over seven years (2021-2027) to improve health in the Union. The programme aims to improve and foster health in the Union protect people in the Union from serious cross-border threats to health improve medicinal products, medical devices and crisis-relevant products strengthen health systems Eligibility: a Member State or an overseas country or territory linked to it a third country associated with the Programme or a third country listed in the annual work programme a legal entity created under Union law or an international organisation Some exceptions might apply. Programme website Funding opportunities Calls for proposalOpen and upcoming calls for proposal under EU4Health.Find opportunities Calls for tenderOpen and upcoming calls for tender related to EU4Health.Find opportunities Budget and performance Includes performance highlights, key performance indicators, and the performance framework and assessment. Programme performance webpage Programme features Programme duration2021-2027Lead Directorate-GeneralHealth and Food SafetyPredecessor programme3rd Health programmeManagement modeDirect and indirect managementMFF headingCohesion, Resilience and ValuesClusterRecovery and ResilienceClimate contributionNo target set in the legal basis (ℹ)Total budget 2021-20275.75 billion (ℹ) (current prices)Relevant regulationRegulation (EU) 2021/522 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Contact WebsiteEuropean Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) Related links EU health policyEuropean Social Fund Plus (ESF+)European Regional Development FundHorizon - HealthUnion Civil Protection Mechanism/rescEUDigital Europe Programme