In the context of an economically-growing and dynamic European society, health becomes a prerequisite for competitiveness, positive demographic change and progress within European countries. Health is a crucial factor that defines an individual European’s personal...
Superbugs cost the life of nearly 90 people every day in the EU and the EEA¹. A serious threat to patient safety, AMR crosses national borders and endangers many healthcare interventions, including life-saving surgical procedures and cancer treatments. The development...
EPHA’s latest work on vaccination touches key themes including vaccine hesitancy, the role of vaccines in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), shortages and vulnerable groups. Here are EPHA’s 5 recommendations on vaccination: 1. EPHA...
EPHA’s response to the European Commission Communication on the Transformation of Health and Care in the Digital Single Market A new EPHA paper, “Enabling the Digital Transformation of Healthcare”, offers a critical analysis of the European Commission Communication on...
The magnitude of the health costs of diesel pollution is still hidden. Despite the media coverage the Dieselgate scandal has received, too few actions have been taken in Europe in order to rectify the damage caused by the emission exceedances. While the impact of...
In 2017, European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker presented the White Paper on the Future of Europe, outlining 5 scenarios on the EU’s future direction. In these scenarios, the option to “do less” in some policy areas is contemplated, possibly leading to less...