European Liver Screening Week 2025

In conjunction with the social media campaign for Liver Cancer Awareness Month, ELPA organised its third Liver Screening Week in front of the European Parliament.

From September 29 to October 3, 2025, ELPA was present in front of the European Parliament with two vans equipped with a Fibroscan, a medical device that enables a quick, painless, and non-invasive examination of the liver, assessing its elasticity and the amount of fatty tissue. One of the vans belonged to ELPA’s member association Liver4Life, while the second one was the property of ELPA’s member association SOS Hépatites. Over the course of the week, 560 participants underwent liver screening with our team, and many more people stopped by the vans to gather information on the procedure and the activities of the participating associations. The event also provided an opportunity to raise awareness about early liver testing in relation to liver diseases, considering that they often do not present symptoms until the sickness is already advanced and therefore harder to cure. Placed under the patronage of the European Parliament, and the active support of numerous patient organizations, NGOs, and other stakeholders the event amplified its reach and impact. This year’s edition also welcomed Olivér Várhelyi, the EU Commissioner responsible for health and animal welfare.