by EPHA | Sep 12, 2019 | Position & Policy Papers
EPHA’s latest work on vaccination touches key themes including vaccine hesitancy, the role of vaccines in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), shortages and vulnerable groups. Here are EPHA’s 5 recommendations on vaccination: 1. EPHA...
by European Public Health Alliance | Dec 28, 2018 | Position & Policy Papers
EPHA’s response to the European Commission Communication on the Transformation of Health and Care in the Digital Single Market A new EPHA paper, “Enabling the Digital Transformation of Healthcare”, offers a critical analysis of the European Commission Communication on...
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...
