Opinion Get monthly updates on key public health issues! SUBSCRIBE The impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on levels of air pollution in Ljubljana The EU's Trade Policy Review passes over public health – even in a pandemic Combating the social costs of air pollution in Romania should be a priority Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and digital health: an opportunity for NCD control Integrative Oncology: Integration For The Benefit of the Cancer Patient Is the EU’s Beating Cancer Plan helpful for tackling other NCDs? The 2021 UN Food System Summit - a game-changing opportunity for food systems and... Well-educated specialist cancer nurses are at the heart of safe cancer care Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: Let’s focus on treatments that bring the most value to... Access to water -a major driver of health inequalities for Roma Electric vehicles and air pollution: the claims and the facts New survey finds hope for the future in Polish cities' efforts to tackle air... National vaccine equity is a cornerstone of the success of the Europe’s fight against... How can we ensure equal access to COVID-19 vaccines for all in the context... Nothing to declare? EU vaccine certificates, mobility and vulnerable groups Should governments consider Roma a priority in their Covid-19 vaccination roll-out plans? Will post-COVID EU Trade be public health-proof? "Be bold on new air quality rules," EPHA says Trade for Health: strengthened enforcement could be a double-edged sword for public health How the EU can increase transparency and dialogue when developing international trade Does the Farm to Fork strategy ‘walk the talk’ on food environments? Brexit: Trade remains impervious to importance of public health on both sides of La... Stepping up the fight on AMR Fixing the antibiotic innovation pipeline Tackling the dependence of EU food systems on antimicrobials AMR in the environment – From monitoring to action What are the ingredients for a sustainable digital health ecosystem? Scrap the conformity factor to protect our health A reproductive justice lens in COVID19 times: the rights of Roma girls Human, ecological and animal health: a promising new narrative for sustainable food systems Putting medicines policy under the spotlight: EPHA’s #A2MDialogues Health inequalities: a persistent obstacle for Roma equality and inclusion Best treatment for cancer patients in Europe? The European Pharmaceutical Strategy: An inventory for action for Europe The ambition for zero pollution: what footprint will Europe leave on our environment? New review I Policies to tackle obesogenic environments are equitable, acceptable and cheap to... An EU health programme for public health - how will MEPs vote? Dieselgate: 5 Years Later - experts estimate over 500 premature deaths in Milan per... Revealing the Climate and Clean Air Connection for a Healthy Recovery High expectations: prevention in Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan COVID-19, trade and investment and public health Alcohol and Cancer - What’s at stake for Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan? EU-Mercosur: deforestation’s toll on public health More Roma professionals are needed to improve healthcare for Roma Harnessing data in the COVID-19 aftermath: Track and trace, brace or embrace? A new prescription from medical professionals across Europe to tackle air pollution Lessening the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable groups Cleaning the air can help to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus crisis in... What lies ahead for health under the German Presidency? Getting it right: COVID19 vaccines procurement Overwhelming majority of people in the UK, Poland and Bulgaria want stricter regulation on... “No more public money to finance fossil fuels!” NGOs request to the Spanish government New Euro 7 standards: the final nail in the coffin for polluting vehicles? The elasticity of demand for tobacco products in Slovenia: the case for change Tobacco exposed: Protecting young people from deceptive tobacco industry advertising Europe should do more for a tobacco-free generation New network aims to tackle Roma health inequalities highlighted by COVID-19 Air Pollution and COVID-19 are worsening existing health inequalities A silent revolution: chief scientific advisors breathe life into EU food policy Will investment in our health workforce continue beyond COVID-19? Involving healthcare workers in the ehealth revolution Public health must be strengthened for a healthy post-COVID world COVID-19, Health Inequalities and the Challenges of Cancer Nursing COVID-19 lockdown measures and air quality Air pollution caused conditions: the risk of co-morbidities Air pollution and damages to immunity How does anti-Gypsyism define Roma quality of life? Will pharma commit to delivering affordable therapeutics against COVID-19? Investing in children with the EU Child Guarantee European governments must do more to ensure women’s sexual and reproductive rights Why have policy makers failed to reduce health inequalities? How the EU can do more for our health Not just another strategy: mental health and wellbeing Unlocking the health benefits of mitigating the climate crisis It’s all about people - a powerful launch of the new MEP Interest Group... Why we need to adapt existing EU laws to Artificial Intelligence 2020 – a crucial year for action on health inequality How can we improve the air we breathe in 2020? What to expect on Antimicrobial Resistance in 2020 Food systems & NCD prevention: The promises of 2020 The Top 4 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2020 Why "clean" diesel cars still emit health-harmful particle pollution What are 'food environments'? Recipe for a healthy EU Green Deal Food for thought: how the Farm to Fork Strategy can facilitate strategic public food... A sustainable food strategy: creating an enabling food environment Mapping public health policies for healthy living environments – A quick guide to a... Revitalizing the Role of Roma Civil Society for Health Equity: A Call to Action Digital solutions for tackling homelessness Thirty years of children’s rights – what has Europe achieved? Leaping forward: it’s time for action to improve Roma Health The economy of well-being: between European objectives and national realities How can we protect our children’s health from the climate emergency? The East - West Health Divide in the European Union AMR: new European Commission, more action? EU Review of Pharmaceutical Incentives – An Opportunity for Change Medicines shortages - the new cancer of Europe Cancer organisations join forces to improve patients' access to medicines Sustainable Innovation in Treatment Development: Re-engineering the Process for Access Where do we move from here? Looking forward to EU ambition on zero air pollution Stella Kyriakides’ stance on 5 key public health issues Will Stella Kyriakides' prescription improve Europe's health? Benefitting children, parents and community: the Sure Start Programme in Hungary Free dental medicine for children from disadvantaged families UK action on AMR: pushing for an antibiotic de-linkage model Thinking outside the box: Where next for public health advocacy on trade? The EU-Mercosur agreement means serious potential impacts for health 5 ways to engage with public health to shape a healthy Europe Gender and eHealth Digital health and care: listen to what older persons think! Hospital pharmacy in the digital age – securing patient safety and utilising opportunities Low Back Pain goes Digital: a problem with solutions within a cause. Big Data for Better Hearts Digital Health Literacy - a prerequisite competency for future healthcare professionals Telemedicine and Wound Care Management Service in the Italian Public Healthcare System: Lessons Learned. Keeping Digital Health Personal Tobacco and Trade: an unhealthy and harmful marriage Heated tobacco products - No smoke without fire? European Court of Justice backs legality of CETA's Investment Court System The case for robust tobacco control: strengthening tobacco tax and trade policy Tobacco as an ‘offensive interest’ in trade talks? The role of rules of origin Asthma and air pollution – the time for action is now PAD, the silent menace? Why scaling up prevention is so important No 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 resistance AMR:Getting the basics right Will 2019 be the turning point for action to tackle AMR? Making the Roma voice heard in the European Parliament | Roma Week 2019 WHO Symposium puts Health Inequalities at Centre of Digitalisation in Healthcare Addressing the Inequalities of homelessness: a shared objective across sectors Healthy Women-Healthy Europe Does health matter in the European Parliament elections? MEPs call for new measures to improve Roma health after 2020 After a decade of action on health inequalities, is it time for a new... Only a nutrition-sensitive CAP can deliver on climate and health Add an indicator on fruit & vegetables for a future-proof CAP Stop CAP money for wine promotion Fixing food systems in 80 steps: time for a Common Food Policy for the... EU agriculture policy can be reformed for better health, ENVI vote testifies Transforming European food and drink policies for cardiovascular health Transition to a planetary health diet: lessons from the Danish Whole Grain Partnership Healthy and sustainable diets: we need action now Tackling the Global Syndemic of obesity, under-nutrition and climate change The Top 5 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2019 New 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 Romania Following COP24, is it time for a new UN Treaty on air pollution? 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Hospital pharmacists in the frontline against AMR EMSA’s View on Antimicrobial Resistance Medical students taking action on AMR Fostering synergies and strengthening joint efforts to fight AMR New report reveals the health costs of dirty diesel EPHA injects end user perspective into national dialogues about the future of digital health Roma Health Back on the Agenda of the 12th European Platform for Roma inclusion ‘Health Inequalities in Europe’ report calls for more EU action on equity Health in the next EU Budget Towards higher CO2 limits to protect the climate and our health We must make sure all voices are heard in the policy making process Lobbyism, health and the European Parliament – starting a conversation about corporate conflicts of... A healthy future needs good impact assessments, today Towards Health Sustainability in Europe - a public health narrative for a multilevel &... 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Guest Editorial | Antimicrobial Resistance: Getting the balance right Preventing an AMR public health crisis: it’s time to stop preaching to the converted EPHA at the World Health Assembly Health and care in the Digital Single Market: Enabling equal access to quality care... Closing the life expectancy gap between Roma and non-Roma Stepping up European action on vaccine-preventable diseases The new CAP: great promise or give-away? Notes on the leaked proposal Crunch Time After #Dieselgate, a smog curtain between East and West? Trading Ideas for a New Food System Debate hots up over future of EU budget and Health Programme Joint 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 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... 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... 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... 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... Is the long-awaited Pillar of Social Rights a recipe for real change or empty... 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... 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... 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? 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... 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'... 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... #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... 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? 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... Key challenges for eHealth European Court of Justice’s public health day Towards a Sustainable Food Policy 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 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 Council of the EU supports NGOs in calling for alcohol policy 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... 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... 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... 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... 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 basis Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goal on food security and sustainable agriculture Scottish Industry Representatives Support Scotland’s brave Alcohol Policy New 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 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,... EPHA to advise DG Agriculture on public health related issues of the Common Agricultural... 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... EPHA overview | France to introduce new public health law EPHA signs up to joint-statement on Conflict of Interest - UN General Assembly... Scotland the Brave! - Alcohol Policy in Scotland EU Court of Auditors slams EU CAP wine promotion budget as waste of taxpayers... European Commission allocates national budgets for 2014/2015 EU School Fruit Scheme WHO launch new High Level Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity “Know your air for health” to mark World Environment Day EPHA participates in meeting between Member States and Advisory Group on 'Fruit and Vegetables'... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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 fructose European Environment Agency - 2013 Air Quality Report | Try to hold your breath... 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... 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 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... 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... 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... 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.... 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 Environmental health inequalities in Europe. WHO Europe Assessment report Air pollution in the EU - European Environment Agency assesses the costs 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
The impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on levels of air pollution in Ljubljana The EU's Trade Policy Review passes over public health – even in a pandemic Combating the social costs of air pollution in Romania should be a priority Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and digital health: an opportunity for NCD control Integrative Oncology: Integration For The Benefit of the Cancer Patient Is the EU’s Beating Cancer Plan helpful for tackling other NCDs? The 2021 UN Food System Summit - a game-changing opportunity for food systems and... Well-educated specialist cancer nurses are at the heart of safe cancer care Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: Let’s focus on treatments that bring the most value to... Access to water -a major driver of health inequalities for Roma Electric vehicles and air pollution: the claims and the facts New survey finds hope for the future in Polish cities' efforts to tackle air... National vaccine equity is a cornerstone of the success of the Europe’s fight against... How can we ensure equal access to COVID-19 vaccines for all in the context... Nothing to declare? EU vaccine certificates, mobility and vulnerable groups Should governments consider Roma a priority in their Covid-19 vaccination roll-out plans? Will post-COVID EU Trade be public health-proof? "Be bold on new air quality rules," EPHA says Trade for Health: strengthened enforcement could be a double-edged sword for public health How the EU can increase transparency and dialogue when developing international trade Does the Farm to Fork strategy ‘walk the talk’ on food environments? Brexit: Trade remains impervious to importance of public health on both sides of La... Stepping up the fight on AMR Fixing the antibiotic innovation pipeline Tackling the dependence of EU food systems on antimicrobials AMR in the environment – From monitoring to action What are the ingredients for a sustainable digital health ecosystem? Scrap the conformity factor to protect our health A reproductive justice lens in COVID19 times: the rights of Roma girls Human, ecological and animal health: a promising new narrative for sustainable food systems Putting medicines policy under the spotlight: EPHA’s #A2MDialogues Health inequalities: a persistent obstacle for Roma equality and inclusion Best treatment for cancer patients in Europe? The European Pharmaceutical Strategy: An inventory for action for Europe The ambition for zero pollution: what footprint will Europe leave on our environment? New review I Policies to tackle obesogenic environments are equitable, acceptable and cheap to... An EU health programme for public health - how will MEPs vote? Dieselgate: 5 Years Later - experts estimate over 500 premature deaths in Milan per... Revealing the Climate and Clean Air Connection for a Healthy Recovery High expectations: prevention in Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan COVID-19, trade and investment and public health Alcohol and Cancer - What’s at stake for Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan? EU-Mercosur: deforestation’s toll on public health More Roma professionals are needed to improve healthcare for Roma Harnessing data in the COVID-19 aftermath: Track and trace, brace or embrace? A new prescription from medical professionals across Europe to tackle air pollution Lessening the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable groups Cleaning the air can help to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus crisis in... What lies ahead for health under the German Presidency? Getting it right: COVID19 vaccines procurement Overwhelming majority of people in the UK, Poland and Bulgaria want stricter regulation on... “No more public money to finance fossil fuels!” NGOs request to the Spanish government New Euro 7 standards: the final nail in the coffin for polluting vehicles? The elasticity of demand for tobacco products in Slovenia: the case for change Tobacco exposed: Protecting young people from deceptive tobacco industry advertising Europe should do more for a tobacco-free generation New network aims to tackle Roma health inequalities highlighted by COVID-19 Air Pollution and COVID-19 are worsening existing health inequalities A silent revolution: chief scientific advisors breathe life into EU food policy Will investment in our health workforce continue beyond COVID-19? Involving healthcare workers in the ehealth revolution Public health must be strengthened for a healthy post-COVID world COVID-19, Health Inequalities and the Challenges of Cancer Nursing COVID-19 lockdown measures and air quality Air pollution caused conditions: the risk of co-morbidities Air pollution and damages to immunity How does anti-Gypsyism define Roma quality of life? Will pharma commit to delivering affordable therapeutics against COVID-19? Investing in children with the EU Child Guarantee European governments must do more to ensure women’s sexual and reproductive rights Why have policy makers failed to reduce health inequalities? How the EU can do more for our health Not just another strategy: mental health and wellbeing Unlocking the health benefits of mitigating the climate crisis It’s all about people - a powerful launch of the new MEP Interest Group... Why we need to adapt existing EU laws to Artificial Intelligence 2020 – a crucial year for action on health inequality How can we improve the air we breathe in 2020? What to expect on Antimicrobial Resistance in 2020 Food systems & NCD prevention: The promises of 2020 The Top 4 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2020 Why "clean" diesel cars still emit health-harmful particle pollution What are 'food environments'? Recipe for a healthy EU Green Deal Food for thought: how the Farm to Fork Strategy can facilitate strategic public food... A sustainable food strategy: creating an enabling food environment Mapping public health policies for healthy living environments – A quick guide to a... Revitalizing the Role of Roma Civil Society for Health Equity: A Call to Action Digital solutions for tackling homelessness Thirty years of children’s rights – what has Europe achieved? Leaping forward: it’s time for action to improve Roma Health The economy of well-being: between European objectives and national realities How can we protect our children’s health from the climate emergency? The East - West Health Divide in the European Union AMR: new European Commission, more action? EU Review of Pharmaceutical Incentives – An Opportunity for Change Medicines shortages - the new cancer of Europe Cancer organisations join forces to improve patients' access to medicines Sustainable Innovation in Treatment Development: Re-engineering the Process for Access Where do we move from here? Looking forward to EU ambition on zero air pollution Stella Kyriakides’ stance on 5 key public health issues Will Stella Kyriakides' prescription improve Europe's health? Benefitting children, parents and community: the Sure Start Programme in Hungary Free dental medicine for children from disadvantaged families UK action on AMR: pushing for an antibiotic de-linkage model Thinking outside the box: Where next for public health advocacy on trade? The EU-Mercosur agreement means serious potential impacts for health 5 ways to engage with public health to shape a healthy Europe Gender and eHealth Digital health and care: listen to what older persons think! Hospital pharmacy in the digital age – securing patient safety and utilising opportunities Low Back Pain goes Digital: a problem with solutions within a cause. Big Data for Better Hearts Digital Health Literacy - a prerequisite competency for future healthcare professionals Telemedicine and Wound Care Management Service in the Italian Public Healthcare System: Lessons Learned. Keeping Digital Health Personal Tobacco and Trade: an unhealthy and harmful marriage Heated tobacco products - No smoke without fire? European Court of Justice backs legality of CETA's Investment Court System The case for robust tobacco control: strengthening tobacco tax and trade policy Tobacco as an ‘offensive interest’ in trade talks? The role of rules of origin Asthma and air pollution – the time for action is now PAD, the silent menace? Why scaling up prevention is so important No 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 resistance AMR:Getting the basics right Will 2019 be the turning point for action to tackle AMR? Making the Roma voice heard in the European Parliament | Roma Week 2019 WHO Symposium puts Health Inequalities at Centre of Digitalisation in Healthcare Addressing the Inequalities of homelessness: a shared objective across sectors Healthy Women-Healthy Europe Does health matter in the European Parliament elections? MEPs call for new measures to improve Roma health after 2020 After a decade of action on health inequalities, is it time for a new... Only a nutrition-sensitive CAP can deliver on climate and health Add an indicator on fruit & vegetables for a future-proof CAP Stop CAP money for wine promotion Fixing food systems in 80 steps: time for a Common Food Policy for the... EU agriculture policy can be reformed for better health, ENVI vote testifies Transforming European food and drink policies for cardiovascular health Transition to a planetary health diet: lessons from the Danish Whole Grain Partnership Healthy and sustainable diets: we need action now Tackling the Global Syndemic of obesity, under-nutrition and climate change The Top 5 Issues in Medicines Policy for 2019 New 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 Romania Following COP24, is it time for a new UN Treaty on air pollution? Addressing the Roma health gap by tackling non-communicable diseases Vaccines in the fight against AMR and access by vulnerable groups How the new CAP can support the reduction in use of farm antibiotics The role of specialist nurses in the fight against AMR Financing public health in times of crisis: what are the options? Hospital pharmacists in the frontline against AMR EMSA’s View on Antimicrobial Resistance Medical students taking action on AMR Fostering synergies and strengthening joint efforts to fight AMR New report reveals the health costs of dirty diesel EPHA injects end user perspective into national dialogues about the future of digital health Roma Health Back on the Agenda of the 12th European Platform for Roma inclusion ‘Health Inequalities in Europe’ report calls for more EU action on equity Health in the next EU Budget Towards higher CO2 limits to protect the climate and our health We must make sure all voices are heard in the policy making process Lobbyism, health and the European Parliament – starting a conversation about corporate conflicts of... A healthy future needs good impact assessments, today Towards Health Sustainability in Europe - a public health narrative for a multilevel &... EPHA to establish new Roma Health Network Closing the life expectancy gap of Roma in Europe CO2 regulation: proving the EU added value on health Putting 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 NCDs What 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 too Tackling NCDs: Our Health, Our Right, Right Now How to invest and unlock the potential of Roma children Europe and the Sustainable Development Goals: 3 years on Lithuania: air pollution and growing inequalities Turbulent seas: migration, health and the future of Europe Discussing the way forward on the National Roma Integration Strategies in the EU The proposed European Commission Regulation on HTA: a golden opportunity for patients and health... Guest Editorial | Antimicrobial Resistance: Getting the balance right Preventing an AMR public health crisis: it’s time to stop preaching to the converted EPHA at the World Health Assembly Health and care in the Digital Single Market: Enabling equal access to quality care... Closing the life expectancy gap between Roma and non-Roma Stepping up European action on vaccine-preventable diseases The new CAP: great promise or give-away? Notes on the leaked proposal Crunch Time After #Dieselgate, a smog curtain between East and West? Trading Ideas for a New Food System Debate hots up over future of EU budget and Health Programme Joint 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 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... 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... 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... 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... Is the long-awaited Pillar of Social Rights a recipe for real change or empty... 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... 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... 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? 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... 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'... 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... #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... 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? 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... Key challenges for eHealth European Court of Justice’s public health day Towards a Sustainable Food Policy 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 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 Council of the EU supports NGOs in calling for alcohol policy 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... 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... 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... 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... 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 basis Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goal on food security and sustainable agriculture Scottish Industry Representatives Support Scotland’s brave Alcohol Policy New 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 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,... EPHA to advise DG Agriculture on public health related issues of the Common Agricultural... 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... EPHA overview | France to introduce new public health law EPHA signs up to joint-statement on Conflict of Interest - UN General Assembly... Scotland the Brave! - Alcohol Policy in Scotland EU Court of Auditors slams EU CAP wine promotion budget as waste of taxpayers... European Commission allocates national budgets for 2014/2015 EU School Fruit Scheme WHO launch new High Level Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity “Know your air for health” to mark World Environment Day EPHA participates in meeting between Member States and Advisory Group on 'Fruit and Vegetables'... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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 fructose European Environment Agency - 2013 Air Quality Report | Try to hold your breath... 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... 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 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... 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... 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... 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.... 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 Environmental health inequalities in Europe. WHO Europe Assessment report Air pollution in the EU - European Environment Agency assesses the costs 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
