First EU Screening Week set for Sept 28–Oct 4, 2026, radiologists urged to participate

First-ever EU Screening Week runs Sept 28–Oct 4, 2026; radiology community urged to register screening-related activities by Sept 20, 2026 to showcase imaging's role in early detection.

• Organize or promote a screening-related activity between Sept 28 and Oct 4, such as a public awareness event, open day, educational campaign, or initiative highlighting an existing screening programme.
• Register the activity by Sept 20, 2026, on the European Commission’s dedicated platform to be included on the Europe-wide activity map; official campaign materials are expected soon.
• EU Screening Week coincides with World Heart Day on Sept 29 and the EU Safe Hearts Plan; the ESR asks sharing activities to showcase radiology’s contribution to prevention and early detection across Europe.

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