Reclaiming Democracy through Civic Association, Imagination and Vigilance

If we are to rebuild a democratic ecosystem capable of resisting these pressures, we must move beyond defensive crisis-management.

Europe is unwell

Without environmental and health groups, air pollution rises, water becomes undrinkable, ecosystems decline and climate action stalls.

A Long Awaited EU Strategy for Civil Society

By restricting civil society’s ability to participate in policymaking, we risk creating an environment where only the most powerful have the opportunity to shape policy.

Health organisations call for decisive 2040 EU climate ambition

Health sector organisations urge EU officials to place people’s health at the centre of the interinstitutional negotiations on the EU’s climate ambition beyond 2030.

EPHA and public health community urge EU countries to uphold 2035 phase-out of internal combustion engines

EPHA joins organisations representing over 85,000 health and medical professionals in issuing an open letter urging national governments to stand firm.

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...

May 23, 2025

From Digital Strain to Digital Strength: Rethinking Burnout Prevention in Healthcare

From Digital Strain to Digital Strength: Rethinking burnout prevention in healthcare An online webinar as...

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