FRANCE - HEALTH
Nicolas Sarkozy unveils Alzheimer plan
Friday, February 1, 2008
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has presented an ambitious plan to combat Alzheimer's disease, in the form of 1.6 billion euros over five years.
Friday, February 1, 2008
By France 24 and news agencies
NICE, Feb. 1 - French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced during a speech at Sophia Antipolis University, near Nice, France, a 5-year plan to combat Alzheimer's. He has proposed 1.6 bn Euros in funding, of which 300 are to be dispensed in 2008.
In Sarkozy's words, "France wants to help the fight against Alzheimer's within 10-15 years, as the disease is among those whose evolution can be staved off. In a few years, patients' suffering will be nothing like that of today, and perhaps we can eradicate Alzheimer's altogether."
The plan is slated to take effect on Jan. 1 of next year.
In Sarkozy's words, "France wants to help the fight against Alzheimer's within 10-15 years, as the disease is among those whose evolution can be staved off. In a few years, patients' suffering will be nothing like that of today, and perhaps we can eradicate Alzheimer's altogether."
The plan is slated to take effect on Jan. 1 of next year.
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