by Nina Renshaw | Jul 2, 2018 | Europe and Health, The View from EPHA
Often when it comes to international negotiations, be they on trade, development, human rights or climate change, Europe’s reputation – or more specifically that of the EU – and self-image is one of being a progressive champion of good causes. We’re a great supporter...
by Nina Renshaw | May 31, 2018 | The View from EPHA
Whilst this year’s major themes were Universal Health Coverage and Non-communicable diseases, there was something for everyone at this year’s World Health Assembly, which took place at the UN in Geneva from 21-26 May. A small EPHA delegation attended the WHA itself as...
by Nina Renshaw | May 3, 2018 | Europe and Health
When President Juncker singled out vaccine preventable diseases in his September 2017 ‘State of the European Union’ speech, it opened up a vital opportunity for the EU institutions to show what they can do to protect and improve health and to demonstrate...
by Nina Renshaw | May 2, 2018 | Europe and Health, The View from EPHA
April was an exceptionally busy month for the European public health community, with some important victories including the entry into force of a soft drinks levy in the UK, and the final preparations for the Scottish minimum unit price for alcohol, which kicked in on...
by Nina Renshaw | Feb 8, 2018 | Europe and Health, The View from EPHA
As the Eurobubble gears up for an epic fight over the next EU budget, let’s look at what EU spending does, or doesn’t do, for our health…and what it should deliver in future. First, a reality check. The EU budget sounds like a vast amount of money, but compared...
