by EPHA | May 28, 2012 | News Release
The Scottish Parliament overwhelmingly passed a bill yesterday introducing a 0.50£ (0.63€) minimum price for a unit of alcohol. Cut-price alcohol beverages will be outlawed in Scotland from as early as April next year. The measure is expected to reduce binge drinking,...
by EPHA | May 3, 2012 | News Release
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been described as one of the biggest threats to public health – a worrisome development since resistance to drugs designed to treat severe diseases is becoming more widespread. EPHA’s briefing describes the causes of AMR;... by EPHA | Apr 11, 2012 | News Release
EPHA responded to the European Commission public consultation on “Delivering a more Sustainable Production and Consumption” highlighting that greater synergies between sectors are necessary, especially to address both sustainable development and social inequalities.... by EPHA | Mar 29, 2012 | News Release
On the 7 March 2012 the European Commission adopted 14 new written health warnings to appear on tobacco products: the EU Member States have two years to update their own list of health warnings to appear on tobacco products. In his unprecedented move of 27 March... by EPHA | Mar 28, 2012 | News Release
Today, 28th March 2012, the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) Europe’s leading NGO advocating for better health outlined that taxing unhealthy food and subsidizing fruits and vegetables would not only support the fight against obesity but would also raise public... by EPHA | Mar 23, 2012 | News Release
The UK has introduced minimum pricing for alcoholic beverages, which is supported by public health evidence and a move supported by many public health organizations. EPHA encourages the European Commission to propose an EU level minimum pricing in its future EU...
