by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 23, 2021 | Statements
The most recent IPCC report is clear about the threats posed by the climate crisis and the need for action, both to revert global warming, and to prepare for some of its now inevitable effects. The new World Health Organisation (WHO) Air Quality Guidelines, released...
by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 23, 2021 | Statements
Ahead of the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), a joint letter has been sent today to Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, where a diverse coalition of 30 associations, including the European Public...
by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 22, 2021 | Statements
Following the revision of the WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs), a statement issued by the European Respiratory Society endorsed by over 100 medical, public health, and scientific societies including EPHA, was issued, thus expressing their support and urging...
by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 21, 2021 | Statements
Following the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union a series of negotiations began, and although an agreement was finally reached on 30 December 2020 and entered into force on 1 May 2021, much remains to be settled. The outcome of the negotiations is unique in...
by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 17, 2021 | Opinion, Statements
On 16 September 2021, Dr Milka Sokolović, Director General of EPHA gave a speech at the 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe where she emphasized the need for better access to effective, novel, high-priced medicines and how the Oslo Medicines...
by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 16, 2021 | Statements
As a result of COVID-19, civil society organisations must find new income streams to tackle public health challenges, such as addressing the gap in life expectancy between Roma and the general population. Sustainable funding is vital to strengthen their capacities to...
