Successful kick-off meeting marks the start of HUMAN project

The HUMAN project has officially launched with a successful online kick-off meeting hosted by lead partner ERNACT (Ireland). Partners from across Europe came together to connect, exchange ideas, and plan the work ahead.

The session opened with a welcome from Jose Manuel San Emeterio, Programme Manager at ERNACT, followed by partner introductions and an overview of the project’s objectives, work packages, responsibilities, and timeline.

HUMAN aims to support the delivery of more affordable, accessible, equitable, and resilient healthcare services through the adoption of Healthcare 5.0 solutions, driven by improved policy instruments in eight European regions.

What is Healthcare 5.0?

Healthcare 5.0 applies the European Commission’s Industry 5.0 approach to the healthcare sector. By harnessing cutting-edge technologies, it aims to transform healthcare delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and improve the overall experience. With the right strategies, Healthcare 5.0 seeks to create systems that are truly people-centred and resilient.

The meeting served to review the most immediate exchange of experience activities what includes the engagement of regional/local stakeholders, the regional context analysis and the identification of good practices to be shared among the partners.

The meeting also introduced the HUMAN Communication Strategy and outlined planned dissemination activities. ERNACT presented the project’s approach to management and coordination, including tools to support collaboration across partners.

Partners were also informed about the upcoming study visit to Ireland’s North West Region, taking place in September, and jointly organised by ERNACT and the Health Service Executive (HSE).

The session concluded with an open Q&A, setting a strong foundation for cooperation as the HUMAN project moves forward.

Stay tuned for more updates as the project progresses!