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SUBSCRIBEWhere do we move from here?Looking forward to EU ambition on zero air pollutionStella Kyriakides’ stance on 5 key public health issuesWill Stella Kyriakides' prescription improve Europe's health?Benefitting children, parents and community: the Sure Start Programme in HungaryFree dental medicine for children from disadvantaged familiesUK action on AMR: pushing for an antibiotic de-linkage modelThinking outside the box: Where next for public health advocacy on trade?The EU-Mercosur agreement means serious potential impacts for health5 ways to engage with public health to shape a healthy EuropeGender and eHealthDigital health and care: listen to what older persons think!Hospital pharmacy in the digital age – securing patient safety and utilising opportunitiesLow Back Pain goes Digital: a problem with solutions within a cause.Big Data for Better HeartsDigital Health Literacy - a prerequisite competency for future healthcare professionalsTelemedicine and Wound Care Management Service in the Italian Public Healthcare System: Lessons Learned.Keeping Digital Health PersonalTobacco and Trade: an unhealthy and harmful marriageHeated tobacco products - No smoke without fire?European Court of Justice backs legality of CETA's Investment Court SystemThe case for robust tobacco control: strengthening tobacco tax and trade policyTobacco as an ‘offensive interest’ in trade talks? The role of rules of originEU model chapter shows how to ensure trade-public health coherenceAsthma and air pollution – the time for action is nowPAD, the silent menace? Why scaling up prevention is so importantNo need to worry: digital health is progressing, but health workers’ needs will determine...Can international trade stop drug-resistant bacteria crossing continents?Address pharmaceutical pollution now to stop antimicrobial resistanceAMR:Getting the basics rightWill 2019 be the turning point for action to tackle AMR?Making the Roma voice heard in the European Parliament | Roma Week 2019WHO Symposium puts Health Inequalities at Centre of Digitalisation in HealthcareAddressing the Inequalities of homelessness: a shared objective across sectorsHealthy Women-Healthy EuropeDoes health matter in the European Parliament elections?MEPs call for new measures to improve Roma health after 2020After a decade of action on health inequalities, is it time for a new...Only a nutrition-sensitive CAP can deliver on climate and healthAdd an indicator on fruit & vegetables for a future-proof CAPStop CAP money for wine promotionFixing food systems in 80 steps: time for a Common Food Policy for the...EU’s agricultural policy can be reformed for better health, ENVI vote testifiesTransforming European food and drink policies for cardiovascular healthTransition to a planetary health diet: lessons from the Danish Whole Grain PartnershipHealthy and sustainable diets: we need action nowTackling the Global Syndemic of obesity, under-nutrition and climate changeThe Top 5 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2019New EPHA study reveals more needs to be done on AMR National Action Plans...As the NRIS reaches its half-way point, what next for the EU Roma framework?Look to the sky – the top 5 priorities on European air quality and...New year, new lead - passing the Presidency baton to RomaniaFollowing COP24, is it time for a new UN Treaty on air pollution?Addressing the Roma health gap by tackling non-communicable diseasesVaccines in the fight against AMR and access by vulnerable groupsHow the new CAP can support the reduction in use of farm antibioticsThe role of specialist nurses in the fight against AMRFinancing public health in times of crisis: what are the options?Hospital pharmacists in the frontline against AMREMSA’s View on Antimicrobial ResistanceMedical students taking action on AMRFostering synergies and strengthening joint efforts to fight AMRNew report reveals the health costs of dirty dieselEPHA injects end user perspective into national dialogues about the future of digital healthRoma Health Back on the Agenda of the 12th European Platform for Roma inclusion‘Health Inequalities in Europe’ report calls for more EU action on equityHealth in the next EU BudgetTowards higher CO2 limits to protect the climate and our healthWe must make sure all voices are heard in the policy making processLobbyism, health and the European Parliament – starting a conversation about corporate conflicts of...A healthy future needs good impact assessments, todayTowards Health Sustainability in Europe - a public health narrative for a multilevel &...EPHA to establish new Roma Health NetworkClosing the life expectancy gap of Roma in EuropeCO2 regulation: proving the EU added value on healthPutting an end to the chronic disease epidemic in Europe and beyond - what...Children are our future: we must not fail them in the fight against NCDsWhat to expect from the UN Heads of State meeting on NCDs in September?Why Europe urgently needs to buy into the alcohol 'best buys'Trade is on everyone's mind - it should be on NCD advocates' minds tooTackling NCDs: Our Health, Our Right, Right NowHow to invest and unlock the potential of Roma childrenEurope and the Sustainable Development Goals: 3 years onLithuania: air pollution and growing inequalitiesTurbulent seas: migration, health and the future of EuropeDiscussing the way forward on the National Roma Integration Strategies in the EUThe proposed European Commission Regulation on HTA: a golden opportunity for patients and health...Guest Editorial | Antimicrobial Resistance: Getting the balance rightPreventing an AMR public health crisis: it’s time to stop preaching to the convertedEPHA at the World Health AssemblyHealth and care in the Digital Single Market: Enabling equal access to quality care...Closing the life expectancy gap between Roma and non-RomaStepping up European action on vaccine-preventable diseasesThe new CAP: great promise or give-away? Notes on the leaked proposalCrunch TimeAfter #Dieselgate, a smog curtain between East and West?Trading Ideas for a New Food SystemDebate hots up over future of EU budget and Health ProgrammeJoint Statement and Call to Action on AMR endorsed by over 40 organisations, further...Will the Rhetoric become Reality for Roma in 2018?Fresh air can be a trump card in EU politics ahead of 2019No more silo thinking: Reducing Pharmaceuticals in the Environment and AMRPutting health at the heart of the European budgetWhat can we expect for food, drink and agriculture policy in 2018?All about the moneyChallenges ahead for the European Commission’s new platform on the Sustainable Development GoalsThe Top 5 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2018Protecting health in new trade agreementsThe European Added Value of EU Health PolicyReasons to be CheerfulTime to celebrate? Ten years of European Antibiotic Awareness DayDeceptive innovation: food marketing in scientific disguiseTwo Years After the Launch of the SDGs: Where Does Health Stand?Against all odds: Final VulnerABLE conference advocates access to healthcare for most vulnerableWhy it’s time to start planning for the next EU Framework for RomaHot topics in public health go global in Berlin at the World Health Summit10 years of EAAD: Time for targets, tools and teethEPHA's Response to EU Evaluation of the National Roma Integration StrategiesAdvocating for better inclusion for health: Final VulnerABLE conference discusses needs & strategiesGrowing awareness in the European Parliament of the need for EU action on AMRFood Act!ve – Joined up thinking to tackle childhood obesityThe Future of Health in EuropeCities and regions showing the way? How local politics can drive changeExplaining the links between Commercial Determinants of Health and Chronic Diseases“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” – how to unlock...A bid to uphold the Pillar of Social Rights -Social Europe in the balanceIs 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 HealthWill the legacy of today’s politicians be shorter, sicker lives?New EU Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance advances One Health vision, but falls short...The Economic case for Better Roma Health by Focusing on Early Childhood DevelopmentLeaving no one behind? – Digital Single Market mid-term review tackles digital exclusion in...Consolidating international & European action on AMR, can we make it happen?Member Article: World Health Assembly supports key NCD interventions, but progress remains slowHealth Council slams failure of childhood obesity policiesUsing economics to overcome policy incoherenceNew game, new rules: Pathways for better and affordable medicines in EuropeDear President Juncker, EU Health Collaboration is crucial for Europe’s futureTightly focused, but inconsistencies remain: Health in the 2017 country specific recommendations...Is the long-awaited Pillar of Social Rights a recipe for real change or empty...Promising developments? - latest updates on access to affordable medicinesGuest article: Making positive changes for Roma children sustainableThe European Solidarity Corps – how a new initiative can support public healthHow are you feeling today? The many aspects of digital solutions in healthcareInvestment in public health pays back 14 times over!Unmask my city and improve our healthThe future of EU investments for healthAMR and antibiotic production: A vicious cycleA positive agenda for better and affordable medicines in EuropeWhen will politicians get smart about health?In BIG DATA we trust?The Unknown Unknowns of BrexitInvesting in Roma health can show real benefitsEU member states get a health check in the 2017 country reportsLecture et comparaison des programmes et priorités santé des candidats à la présidentielle françaiseBrexit, Trade and HealthHealth can benefit from VAT reformOne Health Network called into action as last-line antibiotics threatened in EuropeThe emerging market for digital solutions for mental health conditionsNo turning back: Europe can be good for youA Pivotal Moment for Public Health ResearchThe Potential Impacts of Brexit on TradeWhy the war against AMR will be lost without a battle against pharma pollutionA year of opportunity for Roma healthDigital Health and the Maltese PresidencyEverything on the table for EU food policy post-2020TTIP on ice, but trade policy hotter than everIntroducing the EUMH AllianceThe Top 5 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2017EPHA's response to the Public consultation on strengthening EU cooperation on Health Technology Assessment...New evidence: Policies on alcohol marketing are failing youthMembers of the European Parliament Responsible for Health should reject CETAHealth, poverty and housing: Semester Alliance calls on Commission to address key challenges for...Hope vs InequalityEuropean Parliament railroads Canada trade dealAnnual Growth Survey 2017 – more action on health and social inclusionWhat is needed to ensure access to affordable and good quality essential medicines?Reflections on the 10th EU Roma PlatformNo more taboos in the quest for affordable medicinesThe Unhealthy Side Effects of CETAA Once in a Decade Chance to Save Kids from unhealthy advertisingAnnual Growth Survey 2017: EPHA's reactionIs digital health inclusive for all?Spotlight on COPD in HungaryWhen CETA met its Waterloo – the battle over the EU-Canada deal continuesEurope and AMR: Adding more value… or passing the buck?Europe’s social dimension needs intensive careEU-Canada ‘CETA’ trade deal blazes a trail for TTIPNGOs ask the European Parliament to call time on unhealthy and manipulative marketing to...Communicating drug-resistance: Making the intangible tangibleAddressing the grey zone – mobile apps, health and other usesEurope’s Role in Activating Global Action on drug-resistant ‘superbugs’3 Steps Towards Healthier Marketing - Improve the AVMSDA new Europe for people, planet and prosperity for allJoint Open Letter | A call for democratic process of scrutiny on CETANGOs put concerns to the EU’s Chief Negotiator on the 'TTIP'...Meat consumption's long shadow over health and climateWorking in harmony? Will International Action Follow the UK AMR Review?Pharma pollution: Shut the back door on superbugsVulnerable, but able: Facilitating healthcare access across EuropeAfter Brexit, What Now?AVMSD: how to liberate children and young people from unhealthy marketingHomelessness and Poor Health: it’s Time to Break the LinkDigital Transformation of the Health WorkforceDo Revised Investment Protection Rules in the EU-Canada Trade Deal Make Any Difference?The Dutch & pharma policy: a groundbreaking PresidencyDutch 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 healthWake up call: how to mitigate negative Public Health impacts of TTIP?Towards a new Social Compact? A view on the Pillar of Social Rights2015 Country ReportsPatients in the driving seat: How to make eHealth participatory?EPHA Consultation Response on 2016 TTIP Sustainability Impact AssessmentCivil Society Urges Member States to Defend Need for Critical Review of IP System...#TTIPLeaks and Bridging the gap between trade and public healthTransatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership International Trade Law, Health Systems and Public HealthSpoilt for choice? Drawing up guidelines on prudent use of antimicrobials in human medicinePaper | Three steps towards a healthy food future: EPHA submission to Informal EU...Unfit for purpose: How health-harmful lobbies are killing EU action on chronic diseasesPatents or no patents? No longer a taboo issueSustainable farming and food systems contribute to fighting AMRNew European pilot project promotes better health for those in isolated and vulnerable situations#TTIPLeaks and Bridging the gap between trade and public healthTransfats regulation, the lowest-hanging fruitWho’s afraid of nutrient profiles?The UN questions medicines and patents, does the EU have answers?European Parliament votes on the use of antibiotics for farm animalsThe vital role of health professionals in curbing drug-resistant infectionsThe harmful side effects of Regulatory Cooperation in TTIPCrises and the challenge to changeAre 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...Key challenges for eHealthEuropean Court of Justice’s public health dayTowards a Sustainable Food PolicyFinal eHealth Guidelines presented to policy-makersPharmaceutical industry not doing enough to tackle drug-resistant infectionsFinal ENS4Care guidelines presented to policymakersPublic health concerns on the ‘TTIP’ EU-US trade dealRegulatory Cooperation in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment (TTIP) Agreement and Public HealthNew EU International Trade Strategy fails to guarantee health protectionDoes having more children increase your risk of coronary heart disease?EPHA Contribution to the Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) Handbook for Trade AgreementsTobacco control: Governments should not rest on their laurelsEvaluation of the Regulation on Tiered Pricing of Medicines'Freedom of no choice'? Discussing the availability of CAM products in EuropeAntimicrobial Resistance: A Global Health ThreatMEPs ask Juncker and Timmermans to act on alcoholCouncil of the EU supports NGOs in calling for alcohol policyIntegrating public health in European Food and Farming PolicyEPHA welcomes the WHO resolution on health impacts of air pollutionEPHA Video | Health is not for tradeUniversal health: The Riga Roadmap sets out an Action Plan for EU and National...WHO: Climate change inaction will cost livesEP Plenary Vote | Golden Opportunity to Effectively Address Alcohol Related Harm in EuropeSave the date | A close look at the risks and opportunities of the...EU Governments Call for a New EU Alcohol StrategyFood price policies are a key factor to promote healthier diets, says WHOWHO recommends cutting sugar intake to six teaspoons per dayWHO launches Nutrient Profile guidelines to protect children from marketing of unhealthy foodsTransatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership International Trade Law, Health Systems and Public HealthFood, farming and health NGOs demand publication of Communication on Sustainable FoodEU-US trade deal threatens the future of healthy food and sustainable agricultureMore transparent EU Food Information for Consumers: Regulation comes into force. Still some things...European Parliament wants to continue developing air quality standardsEFSA’s re-evaluation of bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and toxicity: No health risk to consumers...The EU School scheme under threat under the Commission's Work Programme 2015 Better Regulation...Air Pollution: Are EU Policy Makers Aware of the Danger for Public Health?Traffic light labelling increases healthier food choices on a long term basisPost-2015 Sustainable Development Goal on food security and sustainable agricultureScottish Industry Representatives Support Scotland’s brave Alcohol PolicyNew European Parliament and Gender Equality post-2015: taking stock of progress made, where's health?Roma Public Health emergency - alarming European Commission data on Roma healthFirst time ever mapping of School Food Policies across all 28 EU Member States.Specific food taxes do reduce consumption, new EU report revealsEuropean Food Safety Authority (EFSA) advises on infant and follow-on formulas, less protein content,...EPHA to advise DG Agriculture on public health related issues of the Common Agricultural...Food and agriculture priorities of the Italian Presidency of the EUCouncil discusses merging of EU School Fruit and Milk Scheme and adopts conclusions on...EPHA overview | France to introduce new public health lawEPHA signs up to joint-statement on Conflict of Interest - UN General Assembly... Scotland the Brave! - Alcohol Policy in ScotlandEU Court of Auditors slams EU CAP wine promotion budget as waste of taxpayers...European Commission allocates national budgets for 2014/2015 EU School Fruit SchemeWHO launch new High Level Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity“Know your air for health” to mark World Environment DayEPHA participates in meeting between Member States and Advisory Group on 'Fruit and Vegetables'...Eating Better Alliance publishes policy recommendations for promoting healthy dietsWHO launches new High Level Commission on Ending Childhood ObesityEuropean NGOs on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Delegated ActsNutrition in European Parliament's Motion for Resolution on Gastronomic HeritageEPHA comments on WHO draft guidelines for sugar intake for adults and childrenEU Council of Ministers adopts a new Fund for European Aid to the Most...EU Member States agree to act on Childhood Overweight and ObesityAlarming obesity rates in the WHO European Region require urgent action to protect children’s...NOURISHING: World Cancer Research Fund International's Food Policy Framework for Healthy DietsNew global campaign to put pressure on governments and industry to cut sugar content...European Council adopts legislative proposals reforming the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)European Food Safety Authority (EFSA): Aspartame is safe for general populationEU Council adopts the first ever Recommendation on sport, notably on promoting health-enhancing physical...Supporting public health: Local farming and direct-to-consumer salesNew Fund for European Aid to the Most DeprivedNon-communicable diseases – the dietitians’ response to health 2020European 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...European Parliament Plenary - November 2013 | Final vote on the Common Agricultural Policy...EU-US trade agreement | Would it benefit Europe’s public health?In case you missed it: EU approved health claim on fructoseEuropean Environment Agency - 2013 Air Quality Report | Try to hold your breath...The future of Europe's Horticulture sector - strategies for growthEPHA joins call to policy-makers to further promote fruit and vegetables intake in the...Evaluation of the implementation of the Strategy for Europe on Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity-related...European Health Ministers adopt Vienna Declaration to combat diet-related, non-communicable diseasesEPHA co-signs statement to WHO European Ministerial Conference on Nutrition and Non-Communicable DiseasesEPHA Reaction to WHO European Region Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2014-2020New European regulation for food intended for infants, children and special medical purposes will...EPHA co-signs letter in support of WHO Europe Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2014-2020Breaking barriers - Roma students can become doctors!A Grassroots Method to Help Eradicate Child Hunger in the Most Deprived Regions of...A Greener Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) crucial for Public Health CommunityConsultation for the review of the European policy on organic agricultureSugar users ‘disappointed’ by agriculture committee vote to keep sugar quotasChildren and Their Connection with NatureProgress Report of the Council about the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) ReformCouncil conclusions on Healthy Ageing across the LifecycleNext presidential trio - what's there for agriculture and food?Agriculture Council debates a new European food modelNutri-Medias: A new tool empowering young people when facing food industry advertisementEntrepreneurship and Innovation Programme on Agricultural Productivity and SustainabilityEvaluation of the EU School Fruit Scheme 2012: promising resultsEuropean Parliament adopts report on Promotion Measures and Information Provision for Agricultural Products.The European Commission publishes two important reports on alcohol marketing and young peopleWHO agrees on 25% decrease target in non-communicable diseases-related premature mortality by 2025EPHA analysis of the Commission's proposal for a new Fund for European Aid for...Traffic lights labelling scheme on UK food and drinks productsEU Sugar Regime - should the public health community be concerned?Allergens and the new Food EU legislation - event in the European Parliament (Sept....What can be done to reduce health impacts from air pollution?Eurocare publishes its recommendations on a future Alcohol StrategyAlcohol advertising to be banned in Russia20th anniversary of the World Breastfeeding WeekCAP reform towards 2020 – has it delivered what stakeholders expected?Baby milk products high on the political agendaEU supports G8 initiative for a "New Alliance to improve Food and Nutrition Security"Council Conclusions on Antimicrobial Resistance: A first step in the right directionNew OECD figures available on obesity and overweightReport launch: Undernutrition in the elderly (The Netherlands) - Health Council of the NetherlandsTime for Action: Meeting the antimicrobial resistance challengeEnvironmental health inequalities in Europe. WHO Europe Assessment reportAir pollution in the EU - European Environment Agency assesses the costsEuropean Parliament stance on antimicrobial resistanceFirst EU Task Force on eHealth meeting in BudapestAntibiotic resistance is "major public health threat"The Digital Agenda for the EU sets targets on eHealthExploring mHealth's potential for better disease preventionSafe and efficient healthcare through eHealthAccess to Medicines, Trade Deals and a New Direction for GSKExpert Meeting: The EU-CAN Association Agreement – access to medicines in jeopardy!EU broadens inquiry into drug market
Where do we move from here?Looking forward to EU ambition on zero air pollutionStella Kyriakides’ stance on 5 key public health issuesWill Stella Kyriakides' prescription improve Europe's health?Benefitting children, parents and community: the Sure Start Programme in HungaryFree dental medicine for children from disadvantaged familiesUK action on AMR: pushing for an antibiotic de-linkage modelThinking outside the box: Where next for public health advocacy on trade?The EU-Mercosur agreement means serious potential impacts for health5 ways to engage with public health to shape a healthy EuropeGender and eHealthDigital health and care: listen to what older persons think!Hospital pharmacy in the digital age – securing patient safety and utilising opportunitiesLow Back Pain goes Digital: a problem with solutions within a cause.Big Data for Better HeartsDigital Health Literacy - a prerequisite competency for future healthcare professionalsTelemedicine and Wound Care Management Service in the Italian Public Healthcare System: Lessons Learned.Keeping Digital Health PersonalTobacco and Trade: an unhealthy and harmful marriageHeated tobacco products - No smoke without fire?European Court of Justice backs legality of CETA's Investment Court SystemThe case for robust tobacco control: strengthening tobacco tax and trade policyTobacco as an ‘offensive interest’ in trade talks? The role of rules of originEU model chapter shows how to ensure trade-public health coherenceAsthma and air pollution – the time for action is nowPAD, the silent menace? Why scaling up prevention is so importantNo need to worry: digital health is progressing, but health workers’ needs will determine...Can international trade stop drug-resistant bacteria crossing continents?Address pharmaceutical pollution now to stop antimicrobial resistanceAMR:Getting the basics rightWill 2019 be the turning point for action to tackle AMR?Making the Roma voice heard in the European Parliament | Roma Week 2019WHO Symposium puts Health Inequalities at Centre of Digitalisation in HealthcareAddressing the Inequalities of homelessness: a shared objective across sectorsHealthy Women-Healthy EuropeDoes health matter in the European Parliament elections?MEPs call for new measures to improve Roma health after 2020After a decade of action on health inequalities, is it time for a new...Only a nutrition-sensitive CAP can deliver on climate and healthAdd an indicator on fruit & vegetables for a future-proof CAPStop CAP money for wine promotionFixing food systems in 80 steps: time for a Common Food Policy for the...EU’s agricultural policy can be reformed for better health, ENVI vote testifiesTransforming European food and drink policies for cardiovascular healthTransition to a planetary health diet: lessons from the Danish Whole Grain PartnershipHealthy and sustainable diets: we need action nowTackling the Global Syndemic of obesity, under-nutrition and climate changeThe Top 5 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2019New EPHA study reveals more needs to be done on AMR National Action Plans...As the NRIS reaches its half-way point, what next for the EU Roma framework?Look to the sky – the top 5 priorities on European air quality and...New year, new lead - passing the Presidency baton to RomaniaFollowing COP24, is it time for a new UN Treaty on air pollution?Addressing the Roma health gap by tackling non-communicable diseasesVaccines in the fight against AMR and access by vulnerable groupsHow the new CAP can support the reduction in use of farm antibioticsThe role of specialist nurses in the fight against AMRFinancing public health in times of crisis: what are the options?Hospital pharmacists in the frontline against AMREMSA’s View on Antimicrobial ResistanceMedical students taking action on AMRFostering synergies and strengthening joint efforts to fight AMRNew report reveals the health costs of dirty dieselEPHA injects end user perspective into national dialogues about the future of digital healthRoma Health Back on the Agenda of the 12th European Platform for Roma inclusion‘Health Inequalities in Europe’ report calls for more EU action on equityHealth in the next EU BudgetTowards higher CO2 limits to protect the climate and our healthWe must make sure all voices are heard in the policy making processLobbyism, health and the European Parliament – starting a conversation about corporate conflicts of...A healthy future needs good impact assessments, todayTowards Health Sustainability in Europe - a public health narrative for a multilevel &...EPHA to establish new Roma Health NetworkClosing the life expectancy gap of Roma in EuropeCO2 regulation: proving the EU added value on healthPutting an end to the chronic disease epidemic in Europe and beyond - what...Children are our future: we must not fail them in the fight against NCDsWhat to expect from the UN Heads of State meeting on NCDs in September?Why Europe urgently needs to buy into the alcohol 'best buys'Trade is on everyone's mind - it should be on NCD advocates' minds tooTackling NCDs: Our Health, Our Right, Right NowHow to invest and unlock the potential of Roma childrenEurope and the Sustainable Development Goals: 3 years onLithuania: air pollution and growing inequalitiesTurbulent seas: migration, health and the future of EuropeDiscussing the way forward on the National Roma Integration Strategies in the EUThe proposed European Commission Regulation on HTA: a golden opportunity for patients and health...Guest Editorial | Antimicrobial Resistance: Getting the balance rightPreventing an AMR public health crisis: it’s time to stop preaching to the convertedEPHA at the World Health AssemblyHealth and care in the Digital Single Market: Enabling equal access to quality care...Closing the life expectancy gap between Roma and non-RomaStepping up European action on vaccine-preventable diseasesThe new CAP: great promise or give-away? Notes on the leaked proposalCrunch TimeAfter #Dieselgate, a smog curtain between East and West?Trading Ideas for a New Food SystemDebate hots up over future of EU budget and Health ProgrammeJoint Statement and Call to Action on AMR endorsed by over 40 organisations, further...Will the Rhetoric become Reality for Roma in 2018?Fresh air can be a trump card in EU politics ahead of 2019No more silo thinking: Reducing Pharmaceuticals in the Environment and AMRPutting health at the heart of the European budgetWhat can we expect for food, drink and agriculture policy in 2018?All about the moneyChallenges ahead for the European Commission’s new platform on the Sustainable Development GoalsThe Top 5 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2018Protecting health in new trade agreementsThe European Added Value of EU Health PolicyReasons to be CheerfulTime to celebrate? Ten years of European Antibiotic Awareness DayDeceptive innovation: food marketing in scientific disguiseTwo Years After the Launch of the SDGs: Where Does Health Stand?Against all odds: Final VulnerABLE conference advocates access to healthcare for most vulnerableWhy it’s time to start planning for the next EU Framework for RomaHot topics in public health go global in Berlin at the World Health Summit10 years of EAAD: Time for targets, tools and teethEPHA's Response to EU Evaluation of the National Roma Integration StrategiesAdvocating for better inclusion for health: Final VulnerABLE conference discusses needs & strategiesGrowing awareness in the European Parliament of the need for EU action on AMRFood Act!ve – Joined up thinking to tackle childhood obesityThe Future of Health in EuropeCities and regions showing the way? How local politics can drive changeExplaining the links between Commercial Determinants of Health and Chronic Diseases“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” – how to unlock...A bid to uphold the Pillar of Social Rights -Social Europe in the balanceIs 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 HealthWill the legacy of today’s politicians be shorter, sicker lives?New EU Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance advances One Health vision, but falls short...The Economic case for Better Roma Health by Focusing on Early Childhood DevelopmentLeaving no one behind? – Digital Single Market mid-term review tackles digital exclusion in...Consolidating international & European action on AMR, can we make it happen?Member Article: World Health Assembly supports key NCD interventions, but progress remains slowHealth Council slams failure of childhood obesity policiesUsing economics to overcome policy incoherenceNew game, new rules: Pathways for better and affordable medicines in EuropeDear President Juncker, EU Health Collaboration is crucial for Europe’s futureTightly focused, but inconsistencies remain: Health in the 2017 country specific recommendations...Is the long-awaited Pillar of Social Rights a recipe for real change or empty...Promising developments? - latest updates on access to affordable medicinesGuest article: Making positive changes for Roma children sustainableThe European Solidarity Corps – how a new initiative can support public healthHow are you feeling today? The many aspects of digital solutions in healthcareInvestment in public health pays back 14 times over!Unmask my city and improve our healthThe future of EU investments for healthAMR and antibiotic production: A vicious cycleA positive agenda for better and affordable medicines in EuropeWhen will politicians get smart about health?In BIG DATA we trust?The Unknown Unknowns of BrexitInvesting in Roma health can show real benefitsEU member states get a health check in the 2017 country reportsLecture et comparaison des programmes et priorités santé des candidats à la présidentielle françaiseBrexit, Trade and HealthHealth can benefit from VAT reformOne Health Network called into action as last-line antibiotics threatened in EuropeThe emerging market for digital solutions for mental health conditionsNo turning back: Europe can be good for youA Pivotal Moment for Public Health ResearchThe Potential Impacts of Brexit on TradeWhy the war against AMR will be lost without a battle against pharma pollutionA year of opportunity for Roma healthDigital Health and the Maltese PresidencyEverything on the table for EU food policy post-2020TTIP on ice, but trade policy hotter than everIntroducing the EUMH AllianceThe Top 5 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2017EPHA's response to the Public consultation on strengthening EU cooperation on Health Technology Assessment...New evidence: Policies on alcohol marketing are failing youthMembers of the European Parliament Responsible for Health should reject CETAHealth, poverty and housing: Semester Alliance calls on Commission to address key challenges for...Hope vs InequalityEuropean Parliament railroads Canada trade dealAnnual Growth Survey 2017 – more action on health and social inclusionWhat is needed to ensure access to affordable and good quality essential medicines?Reflections on the 10th EU Roma PlatformNo more taboos in the quest for affordable medicinesThe Unhealthy Side Effects of CETAA Once in a Decade Chance to Save Kids from unhealthy advertisingAnnual Growth Survey 2017: EPHA's reactionIs digital health inclusive for all?Spotlight on COPD in HungaryWhen CETA met its Waterloo – the battle over the EU-Canada deal continuesEurope and AMR: Adding more value… or passing the buck?Europe’s social dimension needs intensive careEU-Canada ‘CETA’ trade deal blazes a trail for TTIPNGOs ask the European Parliament to call time on unhealthy and manipulative marketing to...Communicating drug-resistance: Making the intangible tangibleAddressing the grey zone – mobile apps, health and other usesEurope’s Role in Activating Global Action on drug-resistant ‘superbugs’3 Steps Towards Healthier Marketing - Improve the AVMSDA new Europe for people, planet and prosperity for allJoint Open Letter | A call for democratic process of scrutiny on CETANGOs put concerns to the EU’s Chief Negotiator on the 'TTIP'...Meat consumption's long shadow over health and climateWorking in harmony? Will International Action Follow the UK AMR Review?Pharma pollution: Shut the back door on superbugsVulnerable, but able: Facilitating healthcare access across EuropeAfter Brexit, What Now?AVMSD: how to liberate children and young people from unhealthy marketingHomelessness and Poor Health: it’s Time to Break the LinkDigital Transformation of the Health WorkforceDo Revised Investment Protection Rules in the EU-Canada Trade Deal Make Any Difference?The Dutch & pharma policy: a groundbreaking PresidencyDutch 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 healthWake up call: how to mitigate negative Public Health impacts of TTIP?Towards a new Social Compact? A view on the Pillar of Social Rights2015 Country ReportsPatients in the driving seat: How to make eHealth participatory?EPHA Consultation Response on 2016 TTIP Sustainability Impact AssessmentCivil Society Urges Member States to Defend Need for Critical Review of IP System...#TTIPLeaks and Bridging the gap between trade and public healthTransatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership International Trade Law, Health Systems and Public HealthSpoilt for choice? Drawing up guidelines on prudent use of antimicrobials in human medicinePaper | Three steps towards a healthy food future: EPHA submission to Informal EU...Unfit for purpose: How health-harmful lobbies are killing EU action on chronic diseasesPatents or no patents? No longer a taboo issueSustainable farming and food systems contribute to fighting AMRNew European pilot project promotes better health for those in isolated and vulnerable situations#TTIPLeaks and Bridging the gap between trade and public healthTransfats regulation, the lowest-hanging fruitWho’s afraid of nutrient profiles?The UN questions medicines and patents, does the EU have answers?European Parliament votes on the use of antibiotics for farm animalsThe vital role of health professionals in curbing drug-resistant infectionsThe harmful side effects of Regulatory Cooperation in TTIPCrises and the challenge to changeAre 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...Key challenges for eHealthEuropean Court of Justice’s public health dayTowards a Sustainable Food PolicyFinal eHealth Guidelines presented to policy-makersPharmaceutical industry not doing enough to tackle drug-resistant infectionsFinal ENS4Care guidelines presented to policymakersPublic health concerns on the ‘TTIP’ EU-US trade dealRegulatory Cooperation in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment (TTIP) Agreement and Public HealthNew EU International Trade Strategy fails to guarantee health protectionDoes having more children increase your risk of coronary heart disease?EPHA Contribution to the Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) Handbook for Trade AgreementsTobacco control: Governments should not rest on their laurelsEvaluation of the Regulation on Tiered Pricing of Medicines'Freedom of no choice'? Discussing the availability of CAM products in EuropeAntimicrobial Resistance: A Global Health ThreatMEPs ask Juncker and Timmermans to act on alcoholCouncil of the EU supports NGOs in calling for alcohol policyIntegrating public health in European Food and Farming PolicyEPHA welcomes the WHO resolution on health impacts of air pollutionEPHA Video | Health is not for tradeUniversal health: The Riga Roadmap sets out an Action Plan for EU and National...WHO: Climate change inaction will cost livesEP Plenary Vote | Golden Opportunity to Effectively Address Alcohol Related Harm in EuropeSave the date | A close look at the risks and opportunities of the...EU Governments Call for a New EU Alcohol StrategyFood price policies are a key factor to promote healthier diets, says WHOWHO recommends cutting sugar intake to six teaspoons per dayWHO launches Nutrient Profile guidelines to protect children from marketing of unhealthy foodsTransatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership International Trade Law, Health Systems and Public HealthFood, farming and health NGOs demand publication of Communication on Sustainable FoodEU-US trade deal threatens the future of healthy food and sustainable agricultureMore transparent EU Food Information for Consumers: Regulation comes into force. Still some things...European Parliament wants to continue developing air quality standardsEFSA’s re-evaluation of bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and toxicity: No health risk to consumers...The EU School scheme under threat under the Commission's Work Programme 2015 Better Regulation...Air Pollution: Are EU Policy Makers Aware of the Danger for Public Health?Traffic light labelling increases healthier food choices on a long term basisPost-2015 Sustainable Development Goal on food security and sustainable agricultureScottish Industry Representatives Support Scotland’s brave Alcohol PolicyNew European Parliament and Gender Equality post-2015: taking stock of progress made, where's health?Roma Public Health emergency - alarming European Commission data on Roma healthFirst time ever mapping of School Food Policies across all 28 EU Member States.Specific food taxes do reduce consumption, new EU report revealsEuropean Food Safety Authority (EFSA) advises on infant and follow-on formulas, less protein content,...EPHA to advise DG Agriculture on public health related issues of the Common Agricultural...Food and agriculture priorities of the Italian Presidency of the EUCouncil discusses merging of EU School Fruit and Milk Scheme and adopts conclusions on...EPHA overview | France to introduce new public health lawEPHA signs up to joint-statement on Conflict of Interest - UN General Assembly... Scotland the Brave! - Alcohol Policy in ScotlandEU Court of Auditors slams EU CAP wine promotion budget as waste of taxpayers...European Commission allocates national budgets for 2014/2015 EU School Fruit SchemeWHO launch new High Level Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity“Know your air for health” to mark World Environment DayEPHA participates in meeting between Member States and Advisory Group on 'Fruit and Vegetables'...Eating Better Alliance publishes policy recommendations for promoting healthy dietsWHO launches new High Level Commission on Ending Childhood ObesityEuropean NGOs on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Delegated ActsNutrition in European Parliament's Motion for Resolution on Gastronomic HeritageEPHA comments on WHO draft guidelines for sugar intake for adults and childrenEU Council of Ministers adopts a new Fund for European Aid to the Most...EU Member States agree to act on Childhood Overweight and ObesityAlarming obesity rates in the WHO European Region require urgent action to protect children’s...NOURISHING: World Cancer Research Fund International's Food Policy Framework for Healthy DietsNew global campaign to put pressure on governments and industry to cut sugar content...European Council adopts legislative proposals reforming the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)European Food Safety Authority (EFSA): Aspartame is safe for general populationEU Council adopts the first ever Recommendation on sport, notably on promoting health-enhancing physical...Supporting public health: Local farming and direct-to-consumer salesNew Fund for European Aid to the Most DeprivedNon-communicable diseases – the dietitians’ response to health 2020European 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...European Parliament Plenary - November 2013 | Final vote on the Common Agricultural Policy...EU-US trade agreement | Would it benefit Europe’s public health?In case you missed it: EU approved health claim on fructoseEuropean Environment Agency - 2013 Air Quality Report | Try to hold your breath...The future of Europe's Horticulture sector - strategies for growthEPHA joins call to policy-makers to further promote fruit and vegetables intake in the...Evaluation of the implementation of the Strategy for Europe on Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity-related...European Health Ministers adopt Vienna Declaration to combat diet-related, non-communicable diseasesEPHA co-signs statement to WHO European Ministerial Conference on Nutrition and Non-Communicable DiseasesEPHA Reaction to WHO European Region Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2014-2020New European regulation for food intended for infants, children and special medical purposes will...EPHA co-signs letter in support of WHO Europe Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2014-2020Breaking barriers - Roma students can become doctors!A Grassroots Method to Help Eradicate Child Hunger in the Most Deprived Regions of...A Greener Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) crucial for Public Health CommunityConsultation for the review of the European policy on organic agricultureSugar users ‘disappointed’ by agriculture committee vote to keep sugar quotasChildren and Their Connection with NatureProgress Report of the Council about the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) ReformCouncil conclusions on Healthy Ageing across the LifecycleNext presidential trio - what's there for agriculture and food?Agriculture Council debates a new European food modelNutri-Medias: A new tool empowering young people when facing food industry advertisementEntrepreneurship and Innovation Programme on Agricultural Productivity and SustainabilityEvaluation of the EU School Fruit Scheme 2012: promising resultsEuropean Parliament adopts report on Promotion Measures and Information Provision for Agricultural Products.The European Commission publishes two important reports on alcohol marketing and young peopleWHO agrees on 25% decrease target in non-communicable diseases-related premature mortality by 2025EPHA analysis of the Commission's proposal for a new Fund for European Aid for...Traffic lights labelling scheme on UK food and drinks productsEU Sugar Regime - 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WHO Europe Assessment reportAir pollution in the EU - European Environment Agency assesses the costsEuropean Parliament stance on antimicrobial resistanceFirst EU Task Force on eHealth meeting in BudapestAntibiotic resistance is "major public health threat"The Digital Agenda for the EU sets targets on eHealthExploring mHealth's potential for better disease preventionSafe and efficient healthcare through eHealthAccess to Medicines, Trade Deals and a New Direction for GSKExpert Meeting: The EU-CAN Association Agreement – access to medicines in jeopardy!EU broadens inquiry into drug market
