by European Public Health Alliance | Nov 22, 2018 | Position & Policy Papers
The magnitude of the health costs of diesel pollution is still hidden. Despite the media coverage the Dieselgate scandal has received, too few actions have been taken in Europe in order to rectify the damage caused by the emission exceedances. While the impact of...
by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 31, 2018 | Position & Policy Papers, Statements
In 2017, European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker presented the White Paper on the Future of Europe, outlining 5 scenarios on the EU’s future direction. In these scenarios, the option to “do less” in some policy areas is contemplated, possibly leading to less...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jul 11, 2018 | Position & Policy Papers
EPHA welcomes the European Commission proposal for a Regulation on Health Technology Assessment (HTA), amending Directive 2011/24/EU. We believe strongly in Health Technology Assessment as a powerful ally of patients and healthcare systems. Our recommendations aim to...
by European Public Health Alliance | May 17, 2018 | Position & Policy Papers, Statements
Trade and public health policy are linked in many ways, ranging from impacts on healthcare and health services, to combatting disease to government procurement rules and food labelling. This report considers the potential health impacts of the European Union’s trade...
by European Public Health Alliance | Feb 6, 2018 | Position & Policy Papers
Five key recommendations for better health Why focus on Roma health? The European Commission staff working paper on Europe 2020 presented the general view that economic growth needs not to be only sustainable, but also responsive to the needs of equity, social...
by EPHA | Oct 10, 2017 | Position & Policy Papers
Recipes for Change: How to break the deadlock to tackle chronic diseases This statement is EPHA’s interpretation of key messages from its annual conference: “Make Health Your Business: People, Power, Money and Policies” held on 7 September 2017 in Brussels. It does...
