by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 1, 2021 | Opinion
The ‘vibe’ around food systems is unprecedented. Only last week, the United Nations (UN) dedicated two days during its General Assembly – the place where global leaders meet – to discussing food. The UN Food Systems Summit, and its process, has been decried by many as...
by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 1, 2021 | Opinion
On 16 September 2021, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made good on her promise by announcing the creation of the European Health Emergency Preparedness Authority (HERA), one of the key deliverables of the European Health Union package she undertook to...
by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 1, 2021 | Opinion
The European Commission recently launched the new EU Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (HERA) and unveiled its proposal for a new framework to be used in times of health emergencies. HERA will be an internal service within the European Commission – rather...
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...
