Health Equity Feed | Data for fairer care, inequities across groups, solidarity under strain

We cover the growing emphasis on equitable, evidence-based reform, featuring the European Commission’s new report on access to healthcare and WHO’s launch of the Health Inequality Monitoring Network to strengthen global equity data.

Bridging Barriers: Expanding Health Navigation for Marginalised Communities in Europe

At a time of major demographic shifts and growing health inequities, health navigation can no longer be regarded as an optional add-on.

EPHA responds to targeted consultation on EU4Health Work Programme 2026

EPHA calls for a 2026 Work Programme that delivers on pressing public health challenges and reduces inequalities.

Food Policy Coalition Urges EU to Place Healthy Diets at the Core of Cardiovascular Health Plan

The EU Cardiovascular Health Plan presents a crucial opportunity to save lives and reduce healthcare costs by making healthy, sustainable diets the accessible and affordable choice for everyone. We urge Commissioner Várhelyi to seize this moment and put public health at the heart of EU policy.

Healthy indoor air is a right and a prerequisite for resilience: a European call with global relevance

Our Director General, Dr Milka Sokolovic has signed the Healthy Indoor Air Global Pledge and will speak at Showcase Event on Healthy Indoor Air to contribute to the conversation on how to convert standards and science into enforceable policy.

About us

EPHA advocates for better health in Europe! We bring together public health civil society organisations, including health professionals and patient and disease groups. Together with this unique and diverse membership, we are working to improve health and strengthen the voice of public health in Europe.

Our Policy Clusters

Healthy Environments

We advocate for the creation of environments that enable people to live healthy, flourishing lives and prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Healthcare Delivery

Working towards better and affordable medicines for all by improving the current pharmaceutical business model.

Health
Equity

Equitable policies provide everyone with the opportunity to live a healthy and prosperous life. At EPHA, we advocate they leave no one behind. 

Health Systems and Economy

We advocate for sustained investments in health, supporting and reaffirming the vision of health as a value in itself and a precondition for economic prosperity.

Global Public Health

Through a multi-sectoral ‘One Health’ approach, this cluster aims to respond to cross-border health threats such as air pollution and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). 

Digital Transformation

Advocating for inclusive digital health policies, empowering citizens by improving their digital health literacy, and for ethical use of AI and patient health data. 

Politics and Health

This cluster focuses on policymaking processes at the European level, as well as (health) civil society involvement in these processes. 

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EPHA’s advocacy for better health in Europe spans a wide spectrum of public health topics, which are divided into thematic policy clusters. 

Our Events

October 20, 2025

Crises, cuts and civil society: reclaiming public health leadership in Europe: A European dialogue with global perspectives

This roundtable brings together CSO leaders, policymakers, and international partners to reflect on how to...

May 23, 2025

From Digital Strain to Digital Strength: Rethinking Burnout Prevention in Healthcare

From Digital Strain to Digital Strength: Rethinking burnout prevention in healthcare An online webinar as...

April 9, 2025

Combatting Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare: A Case Study of Prostate and Breast Cancer

Co-organised by the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) and the European Cancer Organisation (ECO), this...

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