Sophie Løhde

New Capabilities

Overseeing Denmark's public health response

Every year, roughly 120,000 children worldwide are born with HIV they could have avoided. Denmark just proved that number can be zero.

Updated May 30

Rule Changes

Claims the deal balances industry innovation with faster patient access and stronger supply security

After two years of trench warfare between EU governments, lawmakers and drug makers, Brussels has finally agreed a 'pharma package' that tears up the bloc's 20‑year‑old drug rules. The package locks in eight years of data protection, one year of market exclusivity, and bonuses extending to 11 years if companies meet public‑health goals.

Updated May 11