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Food, farms, and futures: why the CAP is a public health policy - EPHA
As the EU debates the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), public health remains conspicuously absent. EPHA calls for a CAP that prioritises nutritious diets, health equity, and sustainability by better targeting income support, protecting health and environmental safeguards, and supporting a shift to more resilient, plant-rich food systems.…
WHO Civil Society Working Group on NCDs: Consensus Statement for the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health - EPHA
On 2 May 2025, the WHO Civil Society Working Group on Noncommunicable Diseases (CSWG), a WHO-coordinated network of 32 leading civil society organisations, released a powerful Consensus Statement during the Multistakeholder Hearing in preparation for the Fourth United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health. The statement outlines civil society’s unified call for bold, equity-driven, and accountable global action to tackle noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions.
EU4Health Civil Society Alliance event - Unlocking Europe’s future: Prioritising Health under the next Multiannual Financial Framework - EPHA
On March 26th, 2025, the EU4Health Civil Society Alliance organised an event in the European Parliament to discuss the future of the European Health Union and integrating health in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
Championing Women's Cancer Rights: A Call for Policy Action - EPHA
Cancer presents numerous multifaceted challenges, extending beyond the realms of healthcare. Women interact with the disease in many different manners, as citizens taking part in screening activities, yet also as patients, encountering unique and gender-related physical, emotional, and economic obstacles, impacting their quality of life.
Where are the women? Science, healthcare, and the cost of exclusion. - EPHA
Bridging the gender gap in access to health requires a multifaceted approach, but one thing is clear: women-driven discoveries and patents are more likely than men’s to tackle women’s health, yet fewer women lead in innovation, research and healthcare.
STEMinists needed: why women in science will transform healthcare - EPHA
The healthcare workforce crisis is not just a numbers problem, it is a matter of equity, innovation, and sustainability. Increasing the number of women in science, particularly in digital health and AI-driven healthcare solutions, is not only a step toward gender equity but a catalyst for improving access to care…
Women in science: Breaking barriers to advance health equity - EPHA
Science has always been a powerful force for progress and for doing good, transforming the way we prevent disease, treat illness, protect public health—and, ultimately, improve people’s lives and longevity. Yet, for too long, the contributions of women in science—particularly in health and medicine—have been undervalued, underrepresented and underutilized.
Seeing is believing: the power of role models for women and girls in science - EPHA
The persistent underrepresentation of women in leadership positions sends a clear message: systemic barriers to equity are still strong and pervasive. For girls and young women aspiring to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), visibility matters. Seeing women in leadership roles driving innovation transforms abstract aspirations into attainable…
Holding back is no option. Women must show up, stand up, and speak up to safeguard science for better health equity - EPHA
even in a highly educated country like Denmark with a high degree of welfare, there are gender issues at stake when it comes to scientific impact. For instance, I have in recent years been applauded by Clarivate as a highly cited researcher who has demonstrated significant and broad influence –…
Digital Rights and Health Alliance Manifesto - EPHA
The Digital Rights and Health Alliance is a civil society-led initiative fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among non-profit organizations, academic experts and AI specialists, to promote ethical standards and fairness in health tech governance.
Tackling the impact of cancer on health, the economy and society - EPHA
An estimated 11 people in the OECD are diagnosed with cancer every minute, with far-reaching consequences for health systems, economies and societies. For these reasons, in 2021, the European Union has launched the ambitious Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
Putting health at the heart of food systems: A European competitiveness perspective - EPHA
Food is a fundamental human need, yet today’s food systems face challenges that extend beyond meeting basic needs. These systems contribute to health inequity, food insecurity, and diet-related diseases, demanding urgent transformation.
Why the European Parliament must continue its lead in the fight against cancer - EPHA
A new case of cancer is diagnosed every nine seconds in the European Union (EU). Its burden is increasing across the continent, with 2.7 million people newly diagnosed with the disease in 2022 alone. Cancer claimed the lives of an estimated 1.3 million individuals that same year.
Flying blind into a storm – a good strategy for mental health in Europe? - EPHA
Most would guess the conclusions of this article from the headline. Clearly, it’s a bad idea to turn off your navigation system when flying in volatile weather (and often in good weather too), but even so, there’s still a significant lack of indicators that can guide us towards effective tools…
Is the Swedish alcohol monopoly toast, or a reason for toasting? - EPHA
One of the most inspiring parts of this journey has been the partnerships forged with public health actors across Europe. These connections have been invaluable. During the TRIS-process (which allowed parties to comment on the Swedish proposal), unexpected allies emerged from organizations we had never encountered before – but whose…
Health Equity Feed | Structural solutions for health equity, women’s health, and commemorating World Aids Day - EPHA
The year’s last newsfeed focuses on a unified call for more focus on the cross-cutting nature of inequities; the environment, antimicrobial resistance, social inequities, all are relevant to health equity.
EPHA Newsletter | A busy year for AMR – with much left to do… - EPHA
As we move into December with the end of year holidays and the New Year approaching, it is a good time to reflect on what has been achieved to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) as well as what challenges should form the focus of next year.
The urgent need for a One Health approach - EPHA
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the most complex and multifaceted public health challenges of our time. It is a silent crisis that intersects human, animal, and environmental health, threatening not just our healthcare systems but also global economies, ecosystems, and societies. At its core, AMR reflects the consequences of…
Scoping review of European studies related to health systems and the economy of well-being - EPHA
EPHA worked with Triangulate Health to develop a scoping review that would help understanding what is known about health as a driver for a well-being economy and identifying opportunities for engaging European policy makers in well-being economy processes.
Condolences from EPHA on the loss of Dr. Mira Jovanovski-Dašić - EPHA
The Board, management, staff, and members of the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), wish to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Dr Mira Jovanovski-Dašić, a truly extraordinary leader and public health advocate. “In this time of grief our thoughts are with her family, colleagues, and all who were…
Political agreement reached on new Commission - EPHA reaction - EPHA
EPHA reaction to news on political agreement in the European Parliament on the next Commission. The main political groups of the European Parliament have approved, with a revised distribution of responsibilities, the second von der Leyen Commission including it's nominee for Health, Olivér Várhelyi. Having faced additional questions following his…
Health Equity Feed | Breaking down barriers in gender equality, LGBTI inclusion, Roma health, and refugee support - EPHA
In the sixth health equity newsfeed of 2024, EPHA spotlights critical issues affecting health equity in Europe. Key topics include Eurostat’s new report on EU disparities related to gender, age, and ethnicity; the WHO's guidance on gender inequalities in antimicrobial resistance; and targeted health interventions for LGBTI and Roma communities.
New paper proposes policy solutions to address critical health impacts of gas cooking - EPHA
In this policy paper, the EPHA reports on 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, which, despite being marketed as a clean…
Peripheral Arterial Disease in women – are there any differences compared to men? - EPHA
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) represents the third major manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis (the build-up of plaque on artery walls). It is a leading cause of lower limb amputation and has a significant impact on mortality. This disease currently affects over 200 million people globally, and its prevalence is projected to…
New paper proposes policy solutions to address critical health impacts of gas cooking - EPHA
In this policy paper, the EPHA reports on 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, which, despite being marketed as a clean…
Peripheral Arterial Disease in women – are there any differences compared to men? - EPHA
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) represents the third major manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis (the build-up of plaque on artery walls). It is a leading cause of lower limb amputation and has a significant impact on mortality. This disease currently affects over 200 million people globally, and its prevalence is projected to…
Invisible women: lesbian, bi, and queer women’s (lack of) access to healthcare - EPHA
It is no secret that disparities exist across the health field, and lesbians experience this firsthand. Gender-based medicine, an approach that addresses how people’s health conditions differ based on sex characteristics, gender, and the connected bias, has shown how modern Western medicine uses the male body as the norm.
SEEHN and EPHA Forge New Partnership to Strengthen Public Health in South-Eastern Europe - EPHA
This MoU marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at improving public health outcomes and promoting sustainable health systems in the South-Eastern European region. This partnership is rooted in a shared vision of fostering healthier communities through joint initiatives and capacity-building efforts in line with the UN Agenda 2030 and…
Who breathes easier? The impact of emission standards on health and the cost of inaction from Euro 7 - EPHA
Air pollution is the largest environmental risk in the EU. The European Public Health Alliance advocates for a timely, stringent, health and equity-focused implementation of clean transport solutions to curb this crisis.