by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 1, 2021 | Opinion
The Platform for Roma Inclusion, a major initiative organised by the European Commission took place on the 20th and 21st of September thus providing space for a dialogue between European, national policymakers, and civil society to advance policy solutions to...
by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 1, 2021 | Opinion
On September 22, The World Health Organization (WHO) updated its global air quality guidelines. This important document recommends air quality limits as well as interim targets for key pollutants. It provides clear evidence of the damage air pollution inflicts on...
by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 17, 2021 | Opinion, Statements
On 16 September 2021, Dr Milka Sokolović, Director General of EPHA gave a speech at the 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe where she emphasized the need for better access to effective, novel, high-priced medicines and how the Oslo Medicines...
by Bhavani Srinivasan | Sep 15, 2021 | Opinion
EPHA analysis of President von der Leyen’s State of the European Union speech 2021 On 15 September, European Commission President von der Leyen gave the annual State of the European Union speech. A flagship address, she highlighted five priorities, setting out her...
by European Public Health Alliance | Aug 31, 2021 | Opinion
By Tobias Weitzel, Ines Siepmann and Robert Otok, ASPHERTwitter: @tobias_weitzel @inessiepmann @ASPHERoffice The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of a well-trained public health workforce. Yet, the next generation of public health professionals is...
by European Public Health Alliance | Aug 31, 2021 | Opinion
By Corinne Hinlopen, Health Advocate, Wemos The Covid-19 pandemic has shone a new and brighter light on the importance of a strong and resilient health workforce, as well as on the disparities between the EU Member States regarding health worker availability. With...
