This Regulation establishes the third multi-annual programme for Union action in the field of health for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020 ("the Programme").
The general objectives of the Programme shall be to complement, support and add value to the policies of the Member States to improve the health of Union citizens and reduce health inequalities by promoting health, encouraging innovation in health, increasing the sustainability of health systems and protecting Union citizens from serious cross-border health threats.