Roma Health
Working towards a Europe where all Roma can benefit from an improved standard of physical, mental and social well-being to contribute to the development of their home communities and host societies.
Publications
Closing the life expectancy gap of Roma in Europe
Post-2020 EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies
EPHA’s Response to EU Evaluation of the National Roma Integration Strategies
Latest Developments
Roma must be involved in efforts to tackle health and social inequalities
On International Roma Day, as part of the Roma Health Network, EPHA calls for greater involvement of Roma and pro-Roma health groups in national efforts to tackle health and social inequalities
Member States step up commitment towards equality for Roma
Joint statement on the adoption of a Council Recommendation on Roma equality, inclusion and participation
Health inequalities: a persistent obstacle for Roma equality and inclusion
a new reflection paper from EPHA on the EU’s new framework strategy for Roma inclusion
Analysis & Opinion
Access to water -a major driver of health inequalities for Roma
The lack of access to water by Roma in Europe is a major driver of health inequalities
Should governments consider Roma a priority in their Covid-19 vaccination roll-out plans?
Should governments consider Roma a priority in their Covid-19 vaccination roll-out plans?
A reproductive justice lens in COVID19 times: the rights of Roma girls
On World Children’s Day we must remember the rights of Roma girls, which have been particularly affected by COVID19
Roma Health Network
The Roma Health Network strives to close the gap in health between Roma and non-Roma by tackling the uneven distribution of environmental and social determinants responsible for physical and mental health and wellbeing.
By our Roma Fellows
More Roma professionals are needed to improve healthcare for Roma
A new briefing makes the case for a new approach to tackling anti-gypsyism and improving Ronma health in Slovakia
Benefitting children, parents and community: the Sure Start Programme in Hungary
The positive effects are already observed in local kindergartens with children showing improvement in social skills, adaptability, vocabulary and mobility.
Free dental medicine for children from disadvantaged families
Why must children suffer from infected teeth because they are poor and their families receive social welfare?
Past Events
Every child deserves to thrive
14 May 2019
The role of the EU in promoting and encouraging investment in early childhood development.
Roma contribution to a healthy Europe
12 April 2018
Antigypsysm: combating negative attitudes about Roma in Romania
6 September 2017