by EPHA | Mar 14, 2017 | Opinion
On 23 June 2016, UK voters narrowly decided that the UK should leave the European Union. This process will begin once the UK Government notifies its intention to leave under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, something which is widely expected to occur this...
by European Public Health Alliance | Mar 10, 2017 | Opinion
The logic behind a health-based value added tax (VAT) system is clear: As price is a main factor in consumption decisions, setting a minimal VAT rate for health-promoting products, and a higher rate for health-harmful products can contribute to a healthier food...
by EPHA | Mar 10, 2017 | Opinion
The EU One Health Network on AMR met for the first time on the 23rd February, bringing together representatives of the Chief Veterinary and Public Health officers across the EU to facilitate cooperation and the sharing of best practice. This first meeting took place...
by European Public Health Alliance | Mar 10, 2017 | Opinion
Last year’s World Mental Health Day event in the European Parliament “Mental health and young people in the digital age: addressing risks, seizing opportunities”, was a welcome occasion to discuss the growing impact of digitalization on mental health. Mental health...
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...
