Consultation Responses 6

The revision of the EU pharmaceutical legislation: balancing between innovation incentives and access to affordable medicines

by European Public Health Alliance | Dec 13, 2021 | Consultation Responses

As the past 2 years have been dominated by COVID-19, the upcoming revision of the EU pharmaceutical legislation could not come at a more critical time. The pandemic increased the relevance and power of the pharmaceutical industry as a key provider of vaccines and...

The urgent need to address alcohol related harms

by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 2, 2021 | Consultation Responses

EPHA response to the WHO Draft Global Alcohol Action Plan 2022-2030 Alcohol 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...

COP26 Special Report: the health argument for climate action

by European Public Health Alliance | Aug 26, 2021 | Consultation Responses, Opinion

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...

Tackle excessive use of antibiotics and introduce mandatory animal welfare labelling for more sustainable animal farming, EPHA says

by European Public Health Alliance | Aug 24, 2021 | Consultation Responses

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...

The European Health Data Space: is there room enough for all?

by European Public Health Alliance | Aug 18, 2021 | Consultation Responses, Opinion

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...

Must try harder – how the revision of the EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme can improve children’s diets

by European Public Health Alliance | Jul 27, 2021 | Consultation Responses

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...