While EU4Health operating grants return, funding and decision-making must improve

The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) welcomes the approval of the 2026 EU4Health Work Programme and the return of €1.8 million in operating grants (OPGs) for health civil society organisations (CSOs).

A common approach to screening can change the course of cardiovascular health, but not without strengthening upstream prevention and care

EU cardiovascular screening can improve early detection, but stronger prevention, integrated care and healthier environments are essential to reduce cardiovascular risk.

A walk, a dance, a song: by doctor’s prescription

Social prescribing connects people with non-clinical sources of support in their communities, reinforcing mental and physical wellbeing.

Beyond prescribing: rebuilding the conditions to move

If we need a formal referral to access meaningful activities, something has gone wrong in the world the model is trying to repair.

Green Social Prescribing for Youth Mental Health

Europe cannot afford to overlook accessible, preventive, and sustainable approaches to improving youth wellbeing.

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. 

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