by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 28, 2024 | Position & Policy Papers
In this policy paper, EPHA proposes policy solutions to mitigate the critical health impacts associated with the use of natural gas for cooking in the European Union (EU), and emphasises the need for urgent action. Nearly one-third of households in the EU rely on gas,...
by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 9, 2024 | Position & Policy Papers
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) expresses strong opposition to the proposed amendments to the Swedish Alcohol Act, which suggest permitting farm gate sales of alcohol. EPHA highlights the following key concerns: Misalignment with EU Treaties: The proposed...
by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 30, 2024 | Position & Policy Papers
This paper by the European Public Health Alliance explores how the EU’s Digital Education Action Plan (DEAP) 2021-2027 can address the growing digital divide, particularly in the health sector. As the EU advances toward its Digital Decade goals, with plans to fully...
by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 16, 2024 | Position & Policy Papers
Air pollution stands as the most significant environmental risk that Europeans face, causing hundreds of thousands of premature deaths annually in the EU (EEA, 2024b). Air pollution, as an invisible killer and an involuntary risk, impacts all individuals, but...
by European Public Health Alliance | Apr 29, 2024 | Position & Policy Papers
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognised “the right to healthy indoor air” over two decades ago. Yet little action has been taken at the EU or national level to address the issue of indoor air quality (IAQ). While a number of European regulations and policies...
by European Public Health Alliance | Apr 16, 2024 | Position & Policy Papers
This paper was written in collaboration and in consultation with EPHA members, gathering representatives of different professions in the health and care workforce, and public health organisations. The paper provides an overview of the challenges faced by the health...
