by European Public Health Alliance | Mar 10, 2017 | Opinion
In the 60 years of the evolution of the European Union, what’s been achieved for our health is astonishing. Remember leaded petrol? The stench of smoke filled pubs? Mad cow disease? Thalidomide? Cars without seatbelts? Flammable kids’ clothes or toys that became...
by European Public Health Alliance | Mar 10, 2017 | Opinion
Impact and communication were the key themes of the kick-off session of the Public Health Research Day organised by DG Research and innovation in the European Commission. to present EU investment in public health research and discuss current trends, challenges and...
by EPHA | Mar 6, 2017 | Opinion, Statements
Disclaimer: this briefing is based on a public hearing of the European Parliament Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee held on 28th February 2017 on ‘The consequences of Brexit” On 17th January 2017 the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) set...
by European Public Health Alliance | Feb 13, 2017 | Opinion
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and pharmaceutical pollution in the environment (PIE) are twin problems that are closely connected. The One Health approach to AMR calls for policy coherence and aligned action to stop the spread of drug-resistant bacteria. Unfortunately...
by European Public Health Alliance | Feb 13, 2017 | Opinion
An important year for Roma health kicked off with an important admission: Neglecting health during the implementation of the national Roma strategy has led to a Roma health crisis. This is according to the Second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey...
by European Public Health Alliance | Feb 13, 2017 | Opinion
With Malta at the helm of the European Council, it has taken a stand to restore trust in the EU and also prioritise some key issues for health. Malta, an island country with a multi-lingual population and strong legal system is well established in international...
