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...
by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 13, 2021 | Statements
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of addressing shortages of critical medicines and coordinating clinical trials for the development of new medicines. It has also shown how a lack of transparency on clinical trials threatens to delay the development...
by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 8, 2021 | Statements
Open Letter published and lead by Fossil Free Politics. Open letter to the editors of EURACTIV, The Financial Times, and POLITICO Europe Sir / Madam, As European campaigners for climate action and climate justice, we are writing to you to inform you that we will no...
by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 7, 2021 | Statements
An editorial published in 233 health journals calls for emergency action to limit global temperature increases, restore biodiversity, and protect health. It underlines why the planetary health notion is crucial for our future. The editorial calls for more to be done...