by European Public Health Alliance | Aug 8, 2018 | Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were launched in 2015 with the ambition to end poverty, tackle climate change and fight inequalities, while promising to “leave no-one behind”. Three years on, where does Europe stand? What are the main challenges in achieving...
by European Public Health Alliance | Aug 8, 2018 | Clean Air | Analysis & Opinion, Clean Air | Strategic Documents
Air pollution is one of the main environmental factors influencing our health. While it affects us all, some groups such as children and elderly people are more affected. Although Lithuania enjoys the relatively good quality of air, the levels of Particulate Matter...
by European Public Health Alliance | Aug 6, 2018 | Antimicrobial Resistance | Strategic Documents
The emergence and continuous spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat to public health. International actors, the European Union (EU), governments and civil society are stressing the need for international cooperation and action in the fight against...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jul 11, 2018 | Universal Access and Affordable Medicines | Strategic Documents
EPHA welcomes the European Commission proposal for a Regulation on Health Technology Assessment (HTA), amending Directive 2011/24/EU. We believe strongly in Health Technology Assessment as a powerful ally of patients and healthcare systems. Our recommendations aim to...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jul 2, 2018 | Antimicrobial Resistance | Latest Developments
Brussels, London, 2 July 2018 Major investors, the water industry and environmental and public health NGOs representing thousands of EU citizens have today urged the European Commission (EC) to take ambitious action on pharmaceuticals in the environment, in light of...
