Meet PUREPOLIS: New Horizon project aims to improve pollution management and protect urban health across Europe

PUREPOLIS is a Horizon Europe programme aiming to equip policymakers with data and citizen insights to drive cleaner, healthier cities.

Food security beyond production: what Europe’s agri-food debate risks overlooking

Without an integrated food-systems approach that centres long-term sustainability, Europe risks locking in current tensions rather than resolving them.

Framing action for cardiovascular health in Europe: Reflections on the new EU Safe Hearts Plan

The European Commission’s unveils much-anticipated “Safe Hearts Plan” aimed at improving cardiovascular health.

Civil society at a critical juncture

Civil society is being stretched to breaking point precisely when the European Union needs it most.

Why civic space is not optional for democratic health governance

Amid polarization, democratic backsliding and persistent health pressures, European CSOs face political pressure, mistrust and funding cuts.

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

October 20, 2025

Crises, cuts and civil society: reclaiming public health leadership in Europe: A European dialogue with global perspectives

This roundtable brings together CSO leaders, policymakers, and international partners to reflect on how to...

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