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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.
Health sector ready to support swift transposition of new Ambient Air Quality Directive - EPHA
The EU Healthy Air Coalition (EUHAC) calls on you to confirm the revised directive. Our Coalition is ready to support you, your administration, as well as national authorities for a swift and health-promoting transposition into national legislation.
Does the new Commission care about air pollution? - EPHA
A reflection on the revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directive Clean air is essential to human health and so improving air quality has been a focus for European Union Environmental policy over the past three decades. Yet despite efforts by local, regional and national authorities there has not been…
Safeguarding mental health and well-being in a rapidly digitalising world - EPHA
During her statement as candidate for a second mandate at the European Parliament, Ursula von der Leyen expressed her deep concern about the current mental health crisis. In her speech, she particularly focused on the needs of children and teenagers, and the role of social media, addictive designs and excessive…
Strengthening countries cooperation to safeguard children and adolescent from screen addiction and protect mental health - EPHA
In recent years, the growing exposure of children and adolescents to digital screens has raised significant concerns about their physical and mental health. Reports and action plans, such as the French children and screens report and the national action plan about digital medical devices for mental health, provide valuable insights…
Mental health apps: Not a friend but a foe for public health - EPHA
Mental health is a human right but also a profound public health concern, and there is an urgent need to address the world's growing mental health crisis. Digital tools, including mental health apps, seem like an innovative solution as they could provide remote access to care, make an accurate diagnosis, and…
Social media is bad for youth mental health: Where do we go from here? - EPHA
With more than half of the global population using the internet and social media –almost 95% of them connecting through their smartphones–, we can state that digital devices providing us with access to online activities are ubiquitous across the world.
Protecting the mental health of children and young people online: a shared responsibility - EPHA
Mental Health Europe calls for the debate to be followed by ambitious actions. The President of the European Commission refers to upcoming initiatives, such as an EU-wide inquiry on the broader impacts of social media on well-being, and the intention to take action on the addictive design of online services…
Smoke free environment proposal – A welcome first step, but much still left to be done - EPHA
The Commission has proposed a revision of the Council recommendation on Smoke Free Environments that broadens its scope to cover more areas where people, particularly the young, are exposed to tobacco smoke. It also extends the scope of the recommendation to Novel and Emerging Nicotine and Tobacco Products.
Health Equity Feed | Tackling Racial Bias, Gender Disparities, and Roma Health Inequalities in Europe - EPHA
The fifth health equity newsfeed of 2024 explores critical insights into health inequities across Europe, examining how systemic biases influence health outcomes. This edition shows the impacts of racial discrimination, restrictive gender policies, and the urgent health needs of Roma communities. It also explores new research on the long-term effects…
EPHA Response to WHO Consultation on the Global Plan of Action (GPoA) on Climate Change and Health - EPHA
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) commends the World Health Organization (WHO) on its significant progress in developing the Global Plan of Action on Climate Change and Health (GPoA). We particularly appreciate WHO's commitment to enhancing civil society engagement across its actions, as evidenced by the establishment of the Civil…
How can the EU align climate action and health objectives? A focus on cardiovascular health - EPHA
Health and environmental stakeholders have been closely following the recent changeover in EU leadership with apprehension and a central question in mind: What will become of the EU's ambitions to enhance and protect the wellbeing of both our health and our planet?
The impact of climate change on health in Italy: challenges, opportunities, and ISDE’s role - EPHA
Climate change poses a growing threat to public health in Italy, with impacts ranging from increased respiratory diseases to the spread of vector-borne illnesses. According to Our World in Data, extreme temperatures already cause significant mortality worldwide and in Italy, and this trend is expected to worsen.
Large Language Models have a moral compass. What does this entail for public health? - EPHA
Large Language Models (LLMs) are advanced AI systems designed to understand and generate human-like text based on the data they have been trained on. These systems have – to many, unexpectedly – rapidly increased in capabilities: from translation to summarisation, through overall grammar checks or programming. These models present numerous…
EPHA's participation in the public consultation on SRIA for EP brain health - EPHA
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) is pleased to have participated in the public consultation on the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for the European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth). We commend the comprehensive approach outlined in the SRIA and appreciate the opportunity to contribute.
EPHA Newsletter | AMR in focus: addressing antimicrobial resistance in von der Leyen's second term - EPHA
Von der Leyen's second term as President of the Commission has been confirmed with a vote in the European Parliament. Despite the initial years of her first mandate being overwhelmingly about health as the COVID19 pandemic swept the globe, there is now very little focus on health going into von…
Tackling the antimicrobial Research and Development and access crisis: An overview - EPHA
The importance of antimicrobial medicines in the modern world cannot be overstated, with some studies estimating they have increased average human life expectancy by up to 23 years. However, the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens to reverse this progress, undermining modern medicine and potentially making infections that are currently…
What Can Agri-Food Systems Do to Drastically Reduce Their Dependence on Antibiotic Use? - EPHA
According to current data AMR causes 1.27 million deaths every year. If no further action is taken in the right direction, by 2050 it could cause as many as 10 million deaths annually, which is more deaths than cancer and diabetes combined and triples the death toll of the COVID-19…
Appointment of a Vice-President for Health, Wellbeing and Social Rights - EPHA
We believe that your experience over your first mandate period is invaluable in view of the many challenges Europe faces. We recall how much the first period of your mandate was dominated by health as the COVID-19 pandemic broke and Member States at first responded in a fragmented manner, despite…
From Commitment to Reality: Recommendations for Advancing the Child Guarantee - EPHA
Three years ago, European Member States made a commitment to child rights through the European Child Guarantee. In June of this year, the first biennial reports on the Child Guarantee were released to track progress.
Health Equity Feed | Insights on Systemic Biases, Obesity Disparities, and Migrant Health Challenges in Europe - EPHA
The forth health equity newsfeed of 2024 explores critical insights into health inequities across Europe, examining how systemic biases influence health outcomes. Discover in-depth analyses on the root causes of obesity disparities, the health impacts of migration, and unique challenges faced by different genders.
EPHA Newsletter | The European Parliament's shift to the right: what are the implications for EU health policy? - EPHA
The recent EU elections, which took place on 6-9 June, represent a pivotal moment for Europe. Citizens were called to the ballot box to uphold European democracy and express what matters to them. Ahead of the elections, EPHA and its members, along with a multitude of different actors from civil…
Another milestone towards the end of the Commercial Determinants of Health - EPHA
The report builds on the Lancet series on the Commercial Determinants of Health, and it explores how commercial interests exacerbate non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as well as key strategies used by commercial interests to influence NCD-related policies negatively, at both national and international level. It also offers practical and hands-on examples…
Assessing MEPs' commitment to sustainable food systems: EU Food Policy Coalition's scorecards unveiled - EPHA
Ahead of the European Elections this year, and recognising the growing importance and awareness of food and farming among EU citizens, EU FPC participating organisations joined forces to shed light on the voting records of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) – and the political groups they belong to –…
Keeping the #UseYourVote momentum: The Path Forward After the European Elections - EPHA
The European Parliament’s elections campaign, with the tagline #UseYourVote or others will decide for you, set out to be a loud message aiming at including and bringing to the conversation as many voices as possible.
Advocating for Liver Health: The Role of ELPA and the Impact of the Recent EU Elections - EPHA
Liver health is intrinsically linked to the overall public health landscape. Chronic liver diseases, such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and liver cancer, pose significant public health challenges, affecting millions of Europeans.
Aligning Visions for Public Health: EPHA's Review of the European Commission's Health Union Communication - EPHA
On May 22, the European Commission adopted a Communication on the European Health Union. This document, presented by the Commissioner for Health (DG SANTE), Stella Kyriakides, highlights the significant strides made in EU health policy over the last five years; a period marked by unprecedented challenges and critical advancements. The…
EPHA Newsletter | Uniting Civil Society: A Collaborative Fight Against Commercial Determinants of Health - EPHA
In the ongoing battle against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), confronting the commercial determinants that adversely affect public health remains a significant challenge. These determinants are largely fuelled by industries that profit from products linked to NCDs and their main risk factors, including tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy diets.
Advancing Health Equity and Sustainability: JACARDI's Journey to Reduce the Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes - EPHA
As we navigate the complex landscape of public health, initiatives like JACARDI are valuable steps on the way to reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and diabetes (DM) across Europe.
EPHA’s manifestos analysis: assessing the public health measures in the parties’ manifestos - EPHA
The European elections of 6-9 June will be a turning point for the EU health policies. Health systems are in crisis, particularly regarding the health and care workforce, which situation has been labelled a ticking time bomb.
The Open Food Conference under the Belgian Presidency - EPHA
In March 2024 Flanders organized the Open Food Conference in light of the Belgian Presidency of the EU. It took stock of the progress towards the ambitions and goals set forward in the European Farm to Fork Strategy. This conference tackled a broad range of topics which covered the whole…
Food deserts and swamps in Flanders - Belgium - EPHA
Flanders has more and more neighbourhoods with an abundance of unhealthy food (food swamps). Elsewhere, adequate access to healthy food is the problem (food deserts). This makes it increasingly difficult to promote healthy eating habits in Flanders.
EPHA Newsletter | Launch – EPHA healthcare workforce paper - EPHA
EPHA has launched its newest position paper on the question of the health and care workforce challenges, and ways forward to address those. The paper sets out the public health civil society’s position on the most important challenging points and bottlenecks, and where the focus should be in terms of…