by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 2, 2021 | Healthy Environments | Latest Developments, Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
EPHA response to the WHO Draft Global Alcohol Action Plan 2022-2030Alcohol is not an ordinary commodity; it is a psychoactive substance with dependence-producing properties. The European Region is not spared by alcohol-related harms with alcohol consumption being one...
by Matteo Barisione | Aug 26, 2021 | Clean Air | Latest Developments, Climate Emergency & EU Green Deal
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow in November will be crucial for international climate action. It will have far-reaching consequences for the long-term health of our societies. As the Lancet Countdown 2020 Report explained, no...
by European Public Health Alliance | Aug 24, 2021 | Healthy Environments | Latest Developments
Considering the current sustainability and health challenges posed by food systems, and in the context of the implementation of the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies, but also of the newly updated Veterinary Medicines and Medicated Feed Regulations, EPHA...
by Sascha Marschang | Aug 18, 2021 | Digital Health | Latest Developments
Last month, EPHA responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on the creation of a European Health Data Space (EHDS) based on inputs received by our members. Generally speaking, the diversity of our membership is reflected in their engagement with...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jul 27, 2021 | Children and Youth, Healthy Environments | Latest Developments
As EU policies in the areas of food systems and public health continue to evolve, especially following the adoption of the Farm to Fork Strategy, Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the European Child Guarantee, the EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme...
