COVID-19
The need for strong European action to tackle the flaws in our health systems and support our health workforce have been highlighted by different countries’ ability to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak as effectively as others.
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EPHA statement on COVID-19
Is the Coronavirus threat greater for polluted cities?
Top Stories
COVID-19 Response: the effectiveness of country-specific measures
With the aim to contain the virus, countries around the world have resorted to lockdown measure. What worked where and why?
COVID-19: how one-size-fits-all policies negatively impact the Roma population
Public policies concerning health and economic recovery have ignored the specific experiences of Roma families and communities during the pandemic.
Accessing untapped potential: overcoming the lack of integration of young professionals in public health practice and research
EPHA member ASPHER highlights the importance of a well-trained public health workforce.
A perfect storm for the European health workforce
The EU should invest in stronger health systems and an equitably distributed health workforce says EPHA member, Wemos
The EU and its members must learn the lessons from COVID-19 for our health systems
How the pandemic has affected hospital healthcare in Europe.
Medical deserts – A growing problem across Europe
The growing problem of insufficient supplies of healthcare workers across Europe.
COVID-19: EPHA Members Resources
Click on each organisation’s name to discover links to their resources on COVID-19. Bookmark this page for regular updates
AGE Platform Europe
Cancer Research UK
EUROCHILD
European Academy of Paedriatics
European AIDS Treatment Group
European Association of Hospital Pharmacists
European Association of Senior Hospital Physicians/European Federation of Salaried Doctors
European CanCer Organisation
European Region of the World Confederation for Physiotherapy
European Heart Network
European Medical Students' Association
European Network for Smoking Prevention
European Respiratory Society
European Society of Intensive Care Medicine
FEANTSA
Health and Europe Centre
Human Rights 360
Mental Health Europe
Royal College of Nursing
Royal College of Physicians
Medecins du Monde
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems
Smoke Free Partnership
The Association of Public Health Schools in the European Union
Key Resources
World Health Organization (WHO) platform
European Commission platform
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) platform
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