Letter to Ursula von der Leyen on the appointment of a health commissioner

We, representatives of the EU4Health Civil Society Alliance, wish to request a meeting with Ursula von der Leyen to discuss our concerns regarding the nomination of the next Commissioner for Health.

Towards the fulfilment of the Right to Health of People of African Descent

A consultation and recommendation report for the post-2025 EU Anti-racism Action Plan

EPHA renews its call on the international community to stop the conflict and protect the health of all people

EPHA is shocked by yet another humanitarian and health crisis in the region, and stands in full solidarity with all the people affected by conflict.

WHO/Europe and EPHA Sign New MoU to Strengthen Collaboration for Better Health and Wellbeing in Europe

EPHA, as Europe’s leading NGO alliance advocating for better health for all, will work closely with WHO/Europe to address key health challenges and drive positive change.

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About us

EPHA advocates for better health in Europe! We bring together public health civil society organisations, including health professionals and patient and disease groups. Together with this unique and diverse membership, we are working to improve health and strengthen the voice of public health in Europe.

Our Policy Clusters

Healthy Environments

We advocate for the creation of environments that enable people to live healthy, flourishing lives and prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Healthcare Delivery

Working towards better and affordable medicines for all by improving the current pharmaceutical business model.

Health
Equity

Equitable policies provide everyone with the opportunity to live a healthy and prosperous life. At EPHA, we advocate they leave no one behind. 

Health Systems and Economy

We advocate for sustained investments in health, supporting and reaffirming the vision of health as a value in itself and a precondition for economic prosperity.

Global Public Health

Through a multi-sectoral ‘One Health’ approach, this cluster aims to respond to cross-border health threats such as air pollution and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). 

Digital Transformation

Advocating for inclusive digital health policies, empowering citizens by improving their digital health literacy, and for ethical use of AI and patient health data. 

Politics and Health

This cluster focuses on policymaking processes at the European level, as well as (health) civil society involvement in these processes. 

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EPHA’s advocacy for better health in Europe spans a wide spectrum of public health topics, which are divided into thematic policy clusters. 

Our Events

Consultation on meaningful, inclusive and safe participation of people of African descent in public affairs

OHCHR-Brussels and The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), through the DisQo Stakeholder Network, presented to...

Racism, discrimination, and health: handover policy recommendations on the post-2025 EU Anti-racism Action Plan

Racism, Discrimination, and Health​: Handover policy recommendations on the post-2025 EU Anti-racism Action Plan  Boulevard...

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