A few days left to apply for the EU Health Prize for Journalists

We have just received this letter from the European Commission for Health and Consumers:

The Directorate General for Health and Consumers is pleased to announce you that the 3rd edition of the EU Health Prize for Journalists was launched on the 30th of March and the submission deadline is set on the 24th of July 2011.

The prize aims at stimulating high-quality journalism that raises awareness of issues related to healthcare and patients’ rights. The scope of topics ranges from Alzheimers to vaccination and a special prize will be awarded to the best article on smoking cessation. The dedicated website in 22 languages is http://ec.europa.eu/health-eu/journalist_prize/2011/index_en.htm