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...
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...
