Working towards better health for all in Europe.
Healthy Environments
Transforming the food system and preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) for human well-being and planetary health.
Health Inequalities
Stand against discrimination, for inclusion and equal opportunities for all to live, work and age in sustainable, healthy environments.
Healthcare Delivery
We stand for transparency, accountability and the public interest in pharmaceuticals – and better access to better medicines for all.
Health Systems and Economy
Trade for health, not health for trade! A progressive trade policy that works for the public good is possible and achievable.
Global Public Health
AMR is threatening human and animal health as well as the environment. The consequences of inaction are too grave to contemplate.
Digital Transformation
Digital health has the power to revolutionise healthcare and tackle health inequalities – done wrong, it could exacerbate social and gender equity issues.
Upcoming Events
EPHA Universal Access and Affordable Medicines Forum
5 December 2022
Latest Updates
Slashing pollution is protecting public health: Reflections on Europe’s Zero Pollution Goals for World Environment Day
By Sara Bertucci, Policy Manager World Environment Day is a key moment to reflect on the health of our communities and our planet. It is also a day to recommit to action advancing both environmental protection and public health. Acting on pollution is a case in point....
Is Europe facing a ‘forever chemicals’ crisis? Why we must ban PFAS to prevent cancer
Guest article by Alba Gil, Policy Officer at the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) What do raincoats, non-stick frying pans, mascara, fire-fighting foams, and pizza boxes have in common? They all contain harmful chemicals lurking in plain sight: PFAS. One...
Addressing air pollution to reduce dementia risk
By Angela Bradshaw, PhD, Director for Research at Alzheimer Europe Confronting dementia: a growing challenge demanding a united response Dementia is one of the most pressing public health challenges facing Europe. Affecting over 9 million people in Europe,...
World Environment Day: Plastic-free, sustainable care starts with nursing
By Rose Gallagher, Professional lead Sustainability, Royal College of Nursing Nursing, as a profession, is critical to the delivery of care – and with that central role comes a significant environmental footprint. Approximately 3.6 million nurses in Europe deliver...
Financing zero pollution action for better health in the next EU budget
By Claudio Lanza, Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) The European Union (EU) long-term budget is a key instrument that sets the framework for what the EU will spend on, and how much, across a list of core priorities. The next EU budget or multiannual financial...
Advancing Human-Centred Innovation for Mental Wellbeing
Mental health is more than the absence of problems, it is the foundation for individuals to thrive, cope with life’s challenges, and contribute meaningfully to society. Drawing from the field of positive psychology, which emphasises the study of the strengths,...
Spotlight on
Crisis in Ukraine
War is the ultimate enemy of people’s health, where in addition to the loss of lives, injuries, and destruction, the entire public health is at stake. EPHA stands in full solidarity with the people of Ukraine and the wider region affected by the conflict.
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.