Digital Health | Latest Developments

The European Health Data Space: is there room enough for all?

by Sascha Marschang | Aug 18, 2021 | Digital Health | Latest Developments

Last month, EPHA responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on the creation of a European Health Data Space (EHDS) based on inputs received by our members. Generally speaking, the diversity of our membership is reflected in their engagement with...

The European Health Data Space: an opportunity for the public health community

by European Public Health Alliance | Jun 2, 2021 | Digital Health | Latest Developments

By Filip Karan, Policy Assistant, EPHA On May 3rd, 2021, the European Commission published a public consultation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) which will remain open until July 26. As a policy initiative, the EHDS aims to provide a common framework across...

Ensure a high level of health protection, especially for children and young people in upcoming digital services legislation, says EPHA

by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 7, 2020 | Children and Youth, Digital Health | Latest Developments, Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

In its response to the open public consultation on Digital Services Act (DSA) package announced by the European Commission, the European Public Health Alliance recommends the development of an EU-wide regulatory baseline setting a high level of health protection to...

What lies ahead for health under the German Presidency?

Germany assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July, but in quite different circumstances from what was originally foreseen, with the response to tackling COVID-19, and its health, economic and social consequences being the defining issue...

EPHA’s response to the White Paper on Artificial Intelligence – A European Approach

by European Public Health Alliance | Jun 13, 2020 | Digital Health | Latest Developments

The EU aims to become a global leader in safe artificial intelligence. In its response to the European Commission consultation on the European approach for AI launched alongside a White Paper on Artificial Intelligence, focusing on actions to build an ecosystem of...

Digitalisation to support an effective public health response to the COVID-19 emergency

by European Public Health Alliance | May 12, 2020 | COVID-19, Digital Health | Latest Developments

Joint Statement by the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) and the European Public Health Association (EUPHA) The COVID-19 crisis is demonstrating the potential of digital health technology to manage some of our greatest public health challenges. In critical times,...