Joint Statement and Call to Action on AMR endorsed by over 40 organisations, further signatures welcome! Will the Rhetoric become Reality for Roma in 2018? Fresh air can be a trump card in EU politics ahead of 2019 No more silo thinking: Reducing Pharmaceuticals in the Environment and AMR Putting health at the heart of the European budget What can we expect for food, drink and agriculture policy in 2018? All about the money Challenges ahead for the European Commission’s new platform on the Sustainable Development Goals The Top 5 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2018 Protecting health in new trade agreements The European Added Value of EU Health Policy Reasons to be Cheerful Time to celebrate? Ten years of European Antibiotic Awareness Day Deceptive innovation: food marketing in scientific disguise Two Years After the Launch of the SDGs: Where Does Health Stand? Against all odds: Final VulnerABLE conference advocates access to healthcare for most vulnerable Why it’s time to start planning for the next EU Framework for Roma Hot topics in public health go global in Berlin at the World Health Summit 10 years of EAAD: Time for targets, tools and teeth EPHA's Response to EU Evaluation of the National Roma Integration Strategies Advocating for better inclusion for health: Final VulnerABLE conference discusses needs & strategies Growing awareness in the European Parliament of the need for EU action on AMR Food Act!ve – Joined up thinking to tackle childhood obesity The Future of Health in Europe Cities and regions showing the way? How local politics can drive change Explaining the links between Commercial Determinants of Health and Chronic Diseases “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” – how to unlock investment for better health? A bid to uphold the Pillar of Social Rights -Social Europe in the balance Is there enough Action in the new EU Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance? A food policy worthy of the name: are healthy food and trade compatible? The Estonian Presidency’s Priorities for Public Health Will the legacy of today’s politicians be shorter, sicker lives? New EU Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance advances One Health vision, but falls short on concrete action The Economic case for Better Roma Health by Focusing on Early Childhood Development Leaving no one behind? – Digital Single Market mid-term review tackles digital exclusion in health Consolidating international & European action on AMR, can we make it happen? Member Article: World Health Assembly supports key NCD interventions, but progress remains slow Health Council slams failure of childhood obesity policies Using economics to overcome policy incoherence New game, new rules: Pathways for better and affordable medicines in Europe Dear President Juncker, EU Health Collaboration is crucial for Europe’s future Tightly focused, but inconsistencies remain: Health in the 2017 country specific recommendations (CSRs) Is the long-awaited Pillar of Social Rights a recipe for real change or empty rhetoric? Promising developments? - latest updates on access to affordable medicines Guest article: Making positive changes for Roma children sustainable The European Solidarity Corps – how a new initiative can support public health How are you feeling today? The many aspects of digital solutions in healthcare Investment in public health pays back 14 times over! Unmask my city and improve our health The future of EU investments for health AMR and antibiotic production: A vicious cycle A positive agenda for better and affordable medicines in Europe When will politicians get smart about health? In BIG DATA we trust? The Unknown Unknowns of Brexit Investing in Roma health can show real benefits EU member states get a health check in the 2017 country reports Lecture et comparaison des programmes et priorités santé des candidats à la présidentielle française Brexit, Trade and Health Health can benefit from VAT reform One Health Network called into action as last-line antibiotics threatened in Europe The emerging market for digital solutions for mental health conditions No turning back: Europe can be good for you A Pivotal Moment for Public Health Research The Potential Impacts of Brexit on Trade Why the war against AMR will be lost without a battle against pharma pollution A year of opportunity for Roma health Digital Health and the Maltese Presidency Everything on the table for EU food policy post-2020 TTIP on ice, but trade policy hotter than ever Introducing the EUMH Alliance The Top 5 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2017 EPHA's response to the Public consultation on strengthening EU cooperation on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) New evidence: Policies on alcohol marketing are failing youth Members of the European Parliament Responsible for Health should reject CETA Health, poverty and housing: Semester Alliance calls on Commission to address key challenges for Latvia Hope vs Inequality European Parliament railroads Canada trade deal Annual Growth Survey 2017 – more action on health and social inclusion What is needed to ensure access to affordable and good quality essential medicines? Reflections on the 10th EU Roma Platform No more taboos in the quest for affordable medicines The Unhealthy Side Effects of CETA A Once in a Decade Chance to Save Kids from unhealthy advertising Annual Growth Survey 2017: EPHA's reaction Is digital health inclusive for all? Spotlight on COPD in Hungary When CETA met its Waterloo – the battle over the EU-Canada deal continues Europe and AMR: Adding more value… or passing the buck? Soft drinks lobby uses self-serving self-regulation to undermine policy on advertising, leaked emails show Europe’s social dimension needs intensive care EU-Canada ‘CETA’ trade deal blazes a trail for TTIP NGOs ask the European Parliament to call time on unhealthy and manipulative marketing to children Communicating drug-resistance: Making the intangible tangible Addressing the grey zone – mobile apps, health and other uses Europe’s Role in Activating Global Action on drug-resistant ‘superbugs’ 3 Steps Towards Healthier Marketing - Improve the AVMSD A new Europe for people, planet and prosperity for all Joint Open Letter | A call for democratic process of scrutiny on CETA NGOs put concerns to the EU’s Chief Negotiator on the 'TTIP' EU-US trade deal Meat consumption's long shadow over health and climate Working in harmony? Will International Action Follow the UK AMR Review? Pharma pollution: Shut the back door on superbugs Vulnerable, but able: Facilitating healthcare access across Europe After Brexit, What Now? AVMSD: how to liberate children and young people from unhealthy marketing Homelessness and Poor Health: it’s Time to Break the Link Digital Transformation of the Health Workforce Do Revised Investment Protection Rules in the EU-Canada Trade Deal Make Any Difference? The Dutch & pharma policy: a groundbreaking Presidency Dutch Presidency Council Conclusions on AMR: Strike while the iron's hot! Country Specific Recommendations (CSR) 2016: what is new? The dangers of TTIP for tobacco control and public health Wake up call: how to mitigate negative Public Health impacts of TTIP? Towards a new Social Compact? A view on the Pillar of Social Rights 2015 Country Reports Patients in the driving seat: How to make eHealth participatory? EPHA Consultation Response on 2016 TTIP Sustainability Impact Assessment Civil Society Urges Member States to Defend Need for Critical Review of IP System and Incentives for Medical Innovation #TTIPLeaks and Bridging the gap between trade and public health Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership International Trade Law, Health Systems and Public Health Spoilt for choice? Drawing up guidelines on prudent use of antimicrobials in human medicine Paper | Three steps towards a healthy food future: EPHA submission to Informal EU Agriculture Council Unfit for purpose: How health-harmful lobbies are killing EU action on chronic diseases Patents or no patents? No longer a taboo issue Sustainable farming and food systems contribute to fighting AMR New European pilot project promotes better health for those in isolated and vulnerable situations #TTIPLeaks and Bridging the gap between trade and public health Transfats regulation, the lowest-hanging fruit Who’s afraid of nutrient profiles? The UN questions medicines and patents, does the EU have answers? Is the EU School Fruit Scheme the healthy option? European Parliament votes on the use of antibiotics for farm animals The vital role of health professionals in curbing drug-resistant infections The harmful side effects of Regulatory Cooperation in TTIP Crises and the challenge to change Are Affordable Medicines on TTIP negotiators’ agenda? No more antibiotics for healthy animals? Behind closed doors: Ever less transparency in pharmaceutical policymaking in Brussels? Are Affordable Medicines on TTIP negotiators’ agenda? What the Dutch say and do not say about pharmaceuticals: a brief review of the Dutch Presidency priorities in the field of pharmaceuticals Key challenges for eHealth Britain stirring: battle against sugar gains momentum European Court of Justice’s public health day Towards a Sustainable Food Policy Excess: let’s not blame Christmas, but act on food and drink environments Final eHealth Guidelines presented to policy-makers Pharmaceutical industry not doing enough to tackle drug-resistant infections Final ENS4Care guidelines presented to policymakers Public health concerns on the ‘TTIP’ EU-US trade deal Regulatory Cooperation in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment (TTIP) Agreement and Public Health New EU International Trade Strategy fails to guarantee health protection Is Europe food secure? Does having more children increase your risk of coronary heart disease? EPHA Contribution to the Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) Handbook for Trade Agreements Tobacco control: Governments should not rest on their laurels Evaluation of the Regulation on Tiered Pricing of Medicines 'Freedom of no choice'? Discussing the availability of CAM products in Europe Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Health Threat MEPs ask Juncker and Timmermans to act on alcohol MEPs ask Juncker and Timmermans to act on alcohol Council of the EU supports NGOs in calling for alcohol policy Nutrient profiles saved by EP Legal Committee, but vigilance required Integrating public health in European Food and Farming Policy EPHA welcomes the WHO resolution on health impacts of air pollution EPHA Video | Health is not for trade Universal health: The Riga Roadmap sets out an Action Plan for EU and National Policy Makers to Deliver Sustainable, Equitable and Participatory European Health Systems WHO: Climate change inaction will cost lives EP Plenary Vote | Golden Opportunity to Effectively Address Alcohol Related Harm in Europe Save the date | A close look at the risks and opportunities of the TTIP for EU food and farming EU Governments Call for a New EU Alcohol Strategy Food price policies are a key factor to promote healthier diets, says WHO WHO recommends cutting sugar intake to six teaspoons per day WHO launches Nutrient Profile guidelines to protect children from marketing of unhealthy foods Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership International Trade Law, Health Systems and Public Health Food, farming and health NGOs demand publication of Communication on Sustainable Food EU-US trade deal threatens the future of healthy food and sustainable agriculture More transparent EU Food Information for Consumers: Regulation comes into force. Still some things missing. European Parliament wants to continue developing air quality standards EFSA’s re-evaluation of bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and toxicity: No health risk to consumers of any age group The EU School scheme under threat under the Commission's Work Programme 2015 Better Regulation agenda. Air Pollution: Are EU Policy Makers Aware of the Danger for Public Health? Traffic light labelling increases healthier food choices on a long term basis Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goal on food security and sustainable agriculture Scottish Industry Representatives Support Scotland’s brave Alcohol Policy Roma Public Health emergency - alarming European Commission data on Roma health First time ever mapping of School Food Policies across all 28 EU Member States. Specific food taxes do reduce consumption, new EU report reveals European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) advises on infant and follow-on formulas, less protein content, additional nutritional enrichment risk to the infants' metabolism EPHA to advise DG Agriculture on public health related issues of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as part of new Civil Dialogue Groups system Food and agriculture priorities of the Italian Presidency of the EU Council discusses merging of EU School Fruit and Milk Scheme and adopts conclusions on fruit and vegetables EPHA overview | France to introduce new public health law EPHA signs up to joint-statement on Conflict of Interest - UN General Assembly review on non-communicable disease (NCDs) review [Save the date] Scotland the Brave! - Alcohol Policy in Scotland EU Court of Auditors slams EU CAP wine promotion budget as waste of taxpayers money European Commission allocates national budgets for 2014/2015 EU School Fruit Scheme WHO launch new High Level Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity EPHA participates in meeting between Member States and Advisory Group on 'Fruit and Vegetables' and EU School Fruit Scheme Experts Group Eating Better Alliance publishes policy recommendations for promoting healthy diets WHO launches new High Level Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity European NGOs on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Delegated Acts Nutrition in European Parliament's Motion for Resolution on Gastronomic Heritage EPHA comments on WHO draft guidelines for sugar intake for adults and children EU Council of Ministers adopts a new Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived EU Member States agree to act on Childhood Overweight and Obesity Alarming obesity rates in the WHO European Region require urgent action to protect children’s health NOURISHING: World Cancer Research Fund International's Food Policy Framework for Healthy Diets New global campaign to put pressure on governments and industry to cut sugar content of food and drinks by up to 30% European Council adopts legislative proposals reforming the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) European Food Safety Authority (EFSA): Aspartame is safe for general population EU Council adopts the first ever Recommendation on sport, notably on promoting health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) Supporting public health: Local farming and direct-to-consumer sales New Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived Non-communicable diseases – the dietitians’ response to health 2020 European Partnership for Action Against Cancer | Let's talk about cancer prevention "Enjoy, it's from Europe" - European Commission propose new policy for promotion of agricultural and food products European Parliament Plenary - November 2013 | Final vote on the Common Agricultural Policy legislative proposals EU-US trade agreement | Would it benefit Europe’s public health? In case you missed it: EU approved health claim on fructose The future of Europe's Horticulture sector - strategies for growth EPHA joins call to policy-makers to further promote fruit and vegetables intake in the prevention of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) Evaluation of the implementation of the Strategy for Europe on Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity-related health issues European Health Ministers adopt Vienna Declaration to combat diet-related, non-communicable diseases EPHA co-signs statement to WHO European Ministerial Conference on Nutrition and Non-Communicable Diseases EPHA Reaction to WHO European Region Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2014-2020 New European regulation for food intended for infants, children and special medical purposes will ban idealised pictures and text on baby formulas EPHA co-signs letter in support of WHO Europe Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2014-2020 Breaking barriers - Roma students can become doctors! A Grassroots Method to Help Eradicate Child Hunger in the Most Deprived Regions of Hungary A Greener Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) crucial for Public Health Community Consultation for the review of the European policy on organic agriculture Sugar users ‘disappointed’ by agriculture committee vote to keep sugar quotas Children and Their Connection with Nature Progress Report of the Council about the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Reform Council conclusions on Healthy Ageing across the Lifecycle Next presidential trio - what's there for agriculture and food? Agriculture Council debates a new European food model Nutri-Medias: A new tool empowering young people when facing food industry advertisement Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme on Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability Evaluation of the EU School Fruit Scheme 2012: promising results European Parliament adopts report on Promotion Measures and Information Provision for Agricultural Products. The European Commission publishes two important reports on alcohol marketing and young people WHO agrees on 25% decrease target in non-communicable diseases-related premature mortality by 2025 EPHA analysis of the Commission's proposal for a new Fund for European Aid for the Most Deprived Traffic lights labelling scheme on UK food and drinks products EU Sugar Regime - should the public health community be concerned? Allergens and the new Food EU legislation - event in the European Parliament (Sept. 19) What can be done to reduce health impacts from air pollution? Eurocare publishes its recommendations on a future Alcohol Strategy Alcohol advertising to be banned in Russia 20th anniversary of the World Breastfeeding Week CAP reform towards 2020 – has it delivered what stakeholders expected? Baby milk products high on the political agenda EU supports G8 initiative for a "New Alliance to improve Food and Nutrition Security" Council Conclusions on Antimicrobial Resistance: A first step in the right direction New OECD figures available on obesity and overweight Report launch: Undernutrition in the elderly (The Netherlands) - Health Council of the Netherlands Time for Action: Meeting the antimicrobial resistance challenge European Parliament stance on antimicrobial resistance First EU Task Force on eHealth meeting in Budapest Antibiotic resistance is "major public health threat" The Digital Agenda for the EU sets targets on eHealth Exploring mHealth's potential for better disease prevention Safe and efficient healthcare through eHealth Access to Medicines, Trade Deals and a New Direction for GSK Expert Meeting: The EU-CAN Association Agreement – access to medicines in jeopardy! EU broadens inquiry into drug market
Joint Statement and Call to Action on AMR endorsed by over 40 organisations, further signatures welcome! Will the Rhetoric become Reality for Roma in 2018? Fresh air can be a trump card in EU politics ahead of 2019 No more silo thinking: Reducing Pharmaceuticals in the Environment and AMR Putting health at the heart of the European budget What can we expect for food, drink and agriculture policy in 2018? All about the money Challenges ahead for the European Commission’s new platform on the Sustainable Development Goals The Top 5 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2018 Protecting health in new trade agreements The European Added Value of EU Health Policy Reasons to be Cheerful Time to celebrate? Ten years of European Antibiotic Awareness Day Deceptive innovation: food marketing in scientific disguise Two Years After the Launch of the SDGs: Where Does Health Stand? Against all odds: Final VulnerABLE conference advocates access to healthcare for most vulnerable Why it’s time to start planning for the next EU Framework for Roma Hot topics in public health go global in Berlin at the World Health Summit 10 years of EAAD: Time for targets, tools and teeth EPHA's Response to EU Evaluation of the National Roma Integration Strategies Advocating for better inclusion for health: Final VulnerABLE conference discusses needs & strategies Growing awareness in the European Parliament of the need for EU action on AMR Food Act!ve – Joined up thinking to tackle childhood obesity The Future of Health in Europe Cities and regions showing the way? How local politics can drive change Explaining the links between Commercial Determinants of Health and Chronic Diseases “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” – how to unlock investment for better health? A bid to uphold the Pillar of Social Rights -Social Europe in the balance Is there enough Action in the new EU Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance? A food policy worthy of the name: are healthy food and trade compatible? The Estonian Presidency’s Priorities for Public Health Will the legacy of today’s politicians be shorter, sicker lives? New EU Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance advances One Health vision, but falls short on concrete action The Economic case for Better Roma Health by Focusing on Early Childhood Development Leaving no one behind? – Digital Single Market mid-term review tackles digital exclusion in health Consolidating international & European action on AMR, can we make it happen? Member Article: World Health Assembly supports key NCD interventions, but progress remains slow Health Council slams failure of childhood obesity policies Using economics to overcome policy incoherence New game, new rules: Pathways for better and affordable medicines in Europe Dear President Juncker, EU Health Collaboration is crucial for Europe’s future Tightly focused, but inconsistencies remain: Health in the 2017 country specific recommendations (CSRs) Is the long-awaited Pillar of Social Rights a recipe for real change or empty rhetoric? Promising developments? - latest updates on access to affordable medicines Guest article: Making positive changes for Roma children sustainable The European Solidarity Corps – how a new initiative can support public health How are you feeling today? The many aspects of digital solutions in healthcare Investment in public health pays back 14 times over! Unmask my city and improve our health The future of EU investments for health AMR and antibiotic production: A vicious cycle A positive agenda for better and affordable medicines in Europe When will politicians get smart about health? In BIG DATA we trust? The Unknown Unknowns of Brexit Investing in Roma health can show real benefits EU member states get a health check in the 2017 country reports Lecture et comparaison des programmes et priorités santé des candidats à la présidentielle française Brexit, Trade and Health Health can benefit from VAT reform One Health Network called into action as last-line antibiotics threatened in Europe The emerging market for digital solutions for mental health conditions No turning back: Europe can be good for you A Pivotal Moment for Public Health Research The Potential Impacts of Brexit on Trade Why the war against AMR will be lost without a battle against pharma pollution A year of opportunity for Roma health Digital Health and the Maltese Presidency Everything on the table for EU food policy post-2020 TTIP on ice, but trade policy hotter than ever Introducing the EUMH Alliance The Top 5 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2017 EPHA's response to the Public consultation on strengthening EU cooperation on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) New evidence: Policies on alcohol marketing are failing youth Members of the European Parliament Responsible for Health should reject CETA Health, poverty and housing: Semester Alliance calls on Commission to address key challenges for Latvia Hope vs Inequality European Parliament railroads Canada trade deal Annual Growth Survey 2017 – more action on health and social inclusion What is needed to ensure access to affordable and good quality essential medicines? Reflections on the 10th EU Roma Platform No more taboos in the quest for affordable medicines The Unhealthy Side Effects of CETA A Once in a Decade Chance to Save Kids from unhealthy advertising Annual Growth Survey 2017: EPHA's reaction Is digital health inclusive for all? Spotlight on COPD in Hungary When CETA met its Waterloo – the battle over the EU-Canada deal continues Europe and AMR: Adding more value… or passing the buck? Soft drinks lobby uses self-serving self-regulation to undermine policy on advertising, leaked emails show Europe’s social dimension needs intensive care EU-Canada ‘CETA’ trade deal blazes a trail for TTIP NGOs ask the European Parliament to call time on unhealthy and manipulative marketing to children Communicating drug-resistance: Making the intangible tangible Addressing the grey zone – mobile apps, health and other uses Europe’s Role in Activating Global Action on drug-resistant ‘superbugs’ 3 Steps Towards Healthier Marketing - Improve the AVMSD A new Europe for people, planet and prosperity for all Joint Open Letter | A call for democratic process of scrutiny on CETA NGOs put concerns to the EU’s Chief Negotiator on the 'TTIP' EU-US trade deal Meat consumption's long shadow over health and climate Working in harmony? Will International Action Follow the UK AMR Review? Pharma pollution: Shut the back door on superbugs Vulnerable, but able: Facilitating healthcare access across Europe After Brexit, What Now? AVMSD: how to liberate children and young people from unhealthy marketing Homelessness and Poor Health: it’s Time to Break the Link Digital Transformation of the Health Workforce Do Revised Investment Protection Rules in the EU-Canada Trade Deal Make Any Difference? The Dutch & pharma policy: a groundbreaking Presidency Dutch Presidency Council Conclusions on AMR: Strike while the iron's hot! Country Specific Recommendations (CSR) 2016: what is new? The dangers of TTIP for tobacco control and public health Wake up call: how to mitigate negative Public Health impacts of TTIP? Towards a new Social Compact? A view on the Pillar of Social Rights 2015 Country Reports Patients in the driving seat: How to make eHealth participatory? EPHA Consultation Response on 2016 TTIP Sustainability Impact Assessment Civil Society Urges Member States to Defend Need for Critical Review of IP System and Incentives for Medical Innovation #TTIPLeaks and Bridging the gap between trade and public health Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership International Trade Law, Health Systems and Public Health Spoilt for choice? Drawing up guidelines on prudent use of antimicrobials in human medicine Paper | Three steps towards a healthy food future: EPHA submission to Informal EU Agriculture Council Unfit for purpose: How health-harmful lobbies are killing EU action on chronic diseases Patents or no patents? No longer a taboo issue Sustainable farming and food systems contribute to fighting AMR New European pilot project promotes better health for those in isolated and vulnerable situations #TTIPLeaks and Bridging the gap between trade and public health Transfats regulation, the lowest-hanging fruit Who’s afraid of nutrient profiles? The UN questions medicines and patents, does the EU have answers? Is the EU School Fruit Scheme the healthy option? European Parliament votes on the use of antibiotics for farm animals The vital role of health professionals in curbing drug-resistant infections The harmful side effects of Regulatory Cooperation in TTIP Crises and the challenge to change Are Affordable Medicines on TTIP negotiators’ agenda? No more antibiotics for healthy animals? Behind closed doors: Ever less transparency in pharmaceutical policymaking in Brussels? Are Affordable Medicines on TTIP negotiators’ agenda? What the Dutch say and do not say about pharmaceuticals: a brief review of the Dutch Presidency priorities in the field of pharmaceuticals Key challenges for eHealth Britain stirring: battle against sugar gains momentum European Court of Justice’s public health day Towards a Sustainable Food Policy Excess: let’s not blame Christmas, but act on food and drink environments Final eHealth Guidelines presented to policy-makers Pharmaceutical industry not doing enough to tackle drug-resistant infections Final ENS4Care guidelines presented to policymakers Public health concerns on the ‘TTIP’ EU-US trade deal Regulatory Cooperation in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment (TTIP) Agreement and Public Health New EU International Trade Strategy fails to guarantee health protection Is Europe food secure? Does having more children increase your risk of coronary heart disease? EPHA Contribution to the Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) Handbook for Trade Agreements Tobacco control: Governments should not rest on their laurels Evaluation of the Regulation on Tiered Pricing of Medicines 'Freedom of no choice'? Discussing the availability of CAM products in Europe Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Health Threat MEPs ask Juncker and Timmermans to act on alcohol MEPs ask Juncker and Timmermans to act on alcohol Council of the EU supports NGOs in calling for alcohol policy Nutrient profiles saved by EP Legal Committee, but vigilance required Integrating public health in European Food and Farming Policy EPHA welcomes the WHO resolution on health impacts of air pollution EPHA Video | Health is not for trade Universal health: The Riga Roadmap sets out an Action Plan for EU and National Policy Makers to Deliver Sustainable, Equitable and Participatory European Health Systems WHO: Climate change inaction will cost lives EP Plenary Vote | Golden Opportunity to Effectively Address Alcohol Related Harm in Europe Save the date | A close look at the risks and opportunities of the TTIP for EU food and farming EU Governments Call for a New EU Alcohol Strategy Food price policies are a key factor to promote healthier diets, says WHO WHO recommends cutting sugar intake to six teaspoons per day WHO launches Nutrient Profile guidelines to protect children from marketing of unhealthy foods Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership International Trade Law, Health Systems and Public Health Food, farming and health NGOs demand publication of Communication on Sustainable Food EU-US trade deal threatens the future of healthy food and sustainable agriculture More transparent EU Food Information for Consumers: Regulation comes into force. Still some things missing. European Parliament wants to continue developing air quality standards EFSA’s re-evaluation of bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and toxicity: No health risk to consumers of any age group The EU School scheme under threat under the Commission's Work Programme 2015 Better Regulation agenda. Air Pollution: Are EU Policy Makers Aware of the Danger for Public Health? Traffic light labelling increases healthier food choices on a long term basis Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goal on food security and sustainable agriculture Scottish Industry Representatives Support Scotland’s brave Alcohol Policy Roma Public Health emergency - alarming European Commission data on Roma health First time ever mapping of School Food Policies across all 28 EU Member States. Specific food taxes do reduce consumption, new EU report reveals European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) advises on infant and follow-on formulas, less protein content, additional nutritional enrichment risk to the infants' metabolism EPHA to advise DG Agriculture on public health related issues of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as part of new Civil Dialogue Groups system Food and agriculture priorities of the Italian Presidency of the EU Council discusses merging of EU School Fruit and Milk Scheme and adopts conclusions on fruit and vegetables EPHA overview | France to introduce new public health law EPHA signs up to joint-statement on Conflict of Interest - UN General Assembly review on non-communicable disease (NCDs) review [Save the date] Scotland the Brave! - Alcohol Policy in Scotland EU Court of Auditors slams EU CAP wine promotion budget as waste of taxpayers money European Commission allocates national budgets for 2014/2015 EU School Fruit Scheme WHO launch new High Level Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity EPHA participates in meeting between Member States and Advisory Group on 'Fruit and Vegetables' and EU School Fruit Scheme Experts Group Eating Better Alliance publishes policy recommendations for promoting healthy diets WHO launches new High Level Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity European NGOs on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Delegated Acts Nutrition in European Parliament's Motion for Resolution on Gastronomic Heritage EPHA comments on WHO draft guidelines for sugar intake for adults and children EU Council of Ministers adopts a new Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived EU Member States agree to act on Childhood Overweight and Obesity Alarming obesity rates in the WHO European Region require urgent action to protect children’s health NOURISHING: World Cancer Research Fund International's Food Policy Framework for Healthy Diets New global campaign to put pressure on governments and industry to cut sugar content of food and drinks by up to 30% European Council adopts legislative proposals reforming the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) European Food Safety Authority (EFSA): Aspartame is safe for general population EU Council adopts the first ever Recommendation on sport, notably on promoting health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) Supporting public health: Local farming and direct-to-consumer sales New Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived Non-communicable diseases – the dietitians’ response to health 2020 European Partnership for Action Against Cancer | Let's talk about cancer prevention "Enjoy, it's from Europe" - European Commission propose new policy for promotion of agricultural and food products European Parliament Plenary - November 2013 | Final vote on the Common Agricultural Policy legislative proposals EU-US trade agreement | Would it benefit Europe’s public health? In case you missed it: EU approved health claim on fructose The future of Europe's Horticulture sector - strategies for growth EPHA joins call to policy-makers to further promote fruit and vegetables intake in the prevention of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) Evaluation of the implementation of the Strategy for Europe on Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity-related health issues European Health Ministers adopt Vienna Declaration to combat diet-related, non-communicable diseases EPHA co-signs statement to WHO European Ministerial Conference on Nutrition and Non-Communicable Diseases EPHA Reaction to WHO European Region Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2014-2020 New European regulation for food intended for infants, children and special medical purposes will ban idealised pictures and text on baby formulas EPHA co-signs letter in support of WHO Europe Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2014-2020 Breaking barriers - Roma students can become doctors! A Grassroots Method to Help Eradicate Child Hunger in the Most Deprived Regions of Hungary A Greener Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) crucial for Public Health Community Consultation for the review of the European policy on organic agriculture Sugar users ‘disappointed’ by agriculture committee vote to keep sugar quotas Children and Their Connection with Nature Progress Report of the Council about the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Reform Council conclusions on Healthy Ageing across the Lifecycle Next presidential trio - what's there for agriculture and food? Agriculture Council debates a new European food model Nutri-Medias: A new tool empowering young people when facing food industry advertisement Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme on Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability Evaluation of the EU School Fruit Scheme 2012: promising results European Parliament adopts report on Promotion Measures and Information Provision for Agricultural Products. The European Commission publishes two important reports on alcohol marketing and young people WHO agrees on 25% decrease target in non-communicable diseases-related premature mortality by 2025 EPHA analysis of the Commission's proposal for a new Fund for European Aid for the Most Deprived Traffic lights labelling scheme on UK food and drinks products EU Sugar Regime - should the public health community be concerned? Allergens and the new Food EU legislation - event in the European Parliament (Sept. 19) What can be done to reduce health impacts from air pollution? Eurocare publishes its recommendations on a future Alcohol Strategy Alcohol advertising to be banned in Russia 20th anniversary of the World Breastfeeding Week CAP reform towards 2020 – has it delivered what stakeholders expected? Baby milk products high on the political agenda EU supports G8 initiative for a "New Alliance to improve Food and Nutrition Security" Council Conclusions on Antimicrobial Resistance: A first step in the right direction New OECD figures available on obesity and overweight Report launch: Undernutrition in the elderly (The Netherlands) - Health Council of the Netherlands Time for Action: Meeting the antimicrobial resistance challenge European Parliament stance on antimicrobial resistance First EU Task Force on eHealth meeting in Budapest Antibiotic resistance is "major public health threat" The Digital Agenda for the EU sets targets on eHealth Exploring mHealth's potential for better disease prevention Safe and efficient healthcare through eHealth Access to Medicines, Trade Deals and a New Direction for GSK Expert Meeting: The EU-CAN Association Agreement – access to medicines in jeopardy! EU broadens inquiry into drug market
