Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been described as one of the biggest threats to public health – a worrisome development since resistance to drugs designed to treat severe diseases is becoming more widespread. EPHA’s briefing describes the causes of AMR;...
EPHA responded to the European Commission public consultation on “Delivering a more Sustainable Production and Consumption” highlighting that greater synergies between sectors are necessary, especially to address both sustainable development and social inequalities....
On the 7 March 2012 the European Commission adopted 14 new written health warnings to appear on tobacco products: the EU Member States have two years to update their own list of health warnings to appear on tobacco products. In his unprecedented move of 27 March...
Today, 28th March 2012, the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) Europe’s leading NGO advocating for better health outlined that taxing unhealthy food and subsidizing fruits and vegetables would not only support the fight against obesity but would also raise public...
The UK has introduced minimum pricing for alcoholic beverages, which is supported by public health evidence and a move supported by many public health organizations. EPHA encourages the European Commission to propose an EU level minimum pricing in its future EU...
22 March 2012 – On the occasion of the World Water Day, EPHA encourages policy makers and citizens alike to join and sign the first European petition on Water and Sanitation asking for the European Union to help achieve universal access to water and sanitation...
