by European Public Health Alliance | Feb 1, 2016 | Opinion
Many people are already embracing the possibilities of eHealth but what is preventing eHealth from becoming a widespread reality? And what could be the potential solutions? The eHealth revolution has been a slow burner for many years but the advent of mobile and...
by European Public Health Alliance | Feb 1, 2016 | Opinion
“The astronomical and immorally high prices of medicines in Greece and internationally create a situation of social cannibalism, as patients are forced to compete for the treatments they need”. This is the situation according to Yannis Natsis, Policy Coordinator on...
by EPHA | Jan 30, 2016 | Opinion
Worthy of mention are the Opinions by Advocate General Kokott on three tobacco cases supporting the legality of the Tobacco Products Directive. The opinions conclude that the Directive’s packaging and labeling requirements are proportionate, that the ban on menthol...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jan 14, 2016 | Opinion, Reports
Towards a sustainable food policy Building a food and agricultural system that works for environment, health, economies and taste This event (co-organised by EPHA and EEB, hosted on 11 March 2016 by the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands in Brussels) resulted... by EPHA | Dec 28, 2015 | Opinion
Partners of the ENS4Care project presented the final guidelines for the deployment of eHealth by nurses and social workers to policy-makers on 8 December 2015 at the European Innovation Summit. The acceptance of eHealth by health and social care professionals is...
by European Public Health Alliance | Dec 28, 2015 | Opinion
Representatives of the pharmaceutical industry have responded to letters sent by EPHA and partners urging the industry to make their global supply chains transparent and adopt environmentally responsible management practices. Current industry actions are non-binding...
