Guest article by Rana Orhan and Nick Xifaras, European Medical Students’ Association (EMSA) @emsa_europe Every year on May 31st, we celebrate World No Tobacco Day. This global campaign was introduced to keep reminding us of the achievements the world has made in the...
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) welcomes Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan as a flagship health initiative that can deliver real added value for Europeans. In response to the consultation on the Roadmap, EPHA highlights the following considerations: 1. The Plan...
Guest blog | Marcin Rodzinka, Advocacy & Policy Officer, Mental Health Europe More than four months have passed since the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) Conclusions on the Economy of Well-being invited the European...
Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan needs a thorough prevention pillar to tackle challenges common to all non-communicable diseases (NCDs), reads a statement by 30+ health organisations. NCDs, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory diseases and diabetes,...
2020 is a year full of promise. If the European Commission adds ambition to its commitments, it can plant the seeds for real change towards preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) – the 21st century’s foremost health threat, and for transitioning towards...