by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 6, 2022 | Statements
A new joint statement welcomes the digital health action plan for the WHO European Region and calls for its mindful and balanced implementation. The digital transition indeed represents an amazing opportunity which both health professionals and patients can receive...
by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 16, 2022 | Opinion
EPHA analysis of President von der Leyen’s 2022 State of the European Union On 14 September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gave her annual State of the European Union speech (SOTEU). A flagship address, she reflected on the year that has passed...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jul 20, 2022 | Opinion
With the European Health Data Space (EHDS) proposal, the EU Commission is building another foundational element for the creation of a European Health Union. This piece is, however, likely to face several obstacles on its way. The promises At the heart of the...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jul 20, 2022 | Opinion
In recent years, the European Commission has launched a number of initiatives and dedicated hundreds of millions of euros in funding to address the fact that 42% of EU citizens lack basic digital skills. This gap in digital literacy has become particularly salient...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jul 20, 2022 | Opinion
Guest article by Arthur Dauphin, France Assos Santé Health data has always been a topic of interest for patients’ associations. As an organisation representing and defending the interests of patients and health system users, France Assos Santé advocates for better...