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Today at 17:00 CET, EPHA’s Tomas de Jong joins the ERN ITHACA webinar on “Genetics and Unique Populations: the Finnish, Roma & Irish Travellers”. Bringing a #HealthEquity lens to how EU policy can make genetic screening inclusive.
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/44babe...
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/44babe...
October 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Today at 17:00 CET, EPHA’s Tomas de Jong joins the ERN ITHACA webinar on “Genetics and Unique Populations: the Finnish, Roma & Irish Travellers”. Bringing a #HealthEquity lens to how EU policy can make genetic screening inclusive.
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/44babe...
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/44babe...
Today is @unep.org International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies!
🔗 Learn more in EUHAC's brand-new infographic! epha.org/new-infograp...
#CleanAirDay
🔗 Learn more in EUHAC's brand-new infographic! epha.org/new-infograp...
#CleanAirDay
September 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Today is @unep.org International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies!
🔗 Learn more in EUHAC's brand-new infographic! epha.org/new-infograp...
#CleanAirDay
🔗 Learn more in EUHAC's brand-new infographic! epha.org/new-infograp...
#CleanAirDay
Formal complaint to the @ec.europa.eu on the 2025 #EU4Health operating grant procedure!
🔗 Read the letter: eu4health.eu/formal-compl...
🔗 Read the letter: eu4health.eu/formal-compl...
September 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Formal complaint to the @ec.europa.eu on the 2025 #EU4Health operating grant procedure!
🔗 Read the letter: eu4health.eu/formal-compl...
🔗 Read the letter: eu4health.eu/formal-compl...
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Shifting the Focus: A Case for a Positive Mental Health Framework in Europe
The Open Letter from the @epha-eu.bsky.social members Jaisalmer de Frutos Lucas - PhD, MPH, Alessandro L. Gallina, and Brigid Transon:
mentalhealthopen.eu/index.php/mh...
#MentalHealthOpen #GlobalInMind #EPHA
The Open Letter from the @epha-eu.bsky.social members Jaisalmer de Frutos Lucas - PhD, MPH, Alessandro L. Gallina, and Brigid Transon:
mentalhealthopen.eu/index.php/mh...
#MentalHealthOpen #GlobalInMind #EPHA
Mental Health Open | Open-Access Journal
Advancing mental health research, policy, and education through open-access publications.
mentalhealthopen.eu
August 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Shifting the Focus: A Case for a Positive Mental Health Framework in Europe
The Open Letter from the @epha-eu.bsky.social members Jaisalmer de Frutos Lucas - PhD, MPH, Alessandro L. Gallina, and Brigid Transon:
mentalhealthopen.eu/index.php/mh...
#MentalHealthOpen #GlobalInMind #EPHA
The Open Letter from the @epha-eu.bsky.social members Jaisalmer de Frutos Lucas - PhD, MPH, Alessandro L. Gallina, and Brigid Transon:
mentalhealthopen.eu/index.php/mh...
#MentalHealthOpen #GlobalInMind #EPHA
What does equitable digital transformation look like?
A new article co-authored by EPHA explores Roma girls’ health, digital inclusion & EU policy 💻
🔗 Read the full article: www.frontiersin.org/journals/soc...
A new article co-authored by EPHA explores Roma girls’ health, digital inclusion & EU policy 💻
🔗 Read the full article: www.frontiersin.org/journals/soc...
August 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
What does equitable digital transformation look like?
A new article co-authored by EPHA explores Roma girls’ health, digital inclusion & EU policy 💻
🔗 Read the full article: www.frontiersin.org/journals/soc...
A new article co-authored by EPHA explores Roma girls’ health, digital inclusion & EU policy 💻
🔗 Read the full article: www.frontiersin.org/journals/soc...
🚨 EPHA calls on UN negotiators to strengthen the Political Declaration on NCDs & Mental Health
📄 Read our open letter here: epha.org/european-pub...
📄 Read our open letter here: epha.org/european-pub...
August 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🚨 EPHA calls on UN negotiators to strengthen the Political Declaration on NCDs & Mental Health
📄 Read our open letter here: epha.org/european-pub...
📄 Read our open letter here: epha.org/european-pub...
EPHA responds to @ec.europa.eu Call for Evidence on EU Cardiovascular Health Plan. 🫀
📝 Paper: epha.org/ephas-vision...
📰 Press release: epha.org/epha-urges-e...
📝 Paper: epha.org/ephas-vision...
📰 Press release: epha.org/epha-urges-e...
August 18, 2025 at 9:26 AM
EPHA responds to @ec.europa.eu Call for Evidence on EU Cardiovascular Health Plan. 🫀
📝 Paper: epha.org/ephas-vision...
📰 Press release: epha.org/epha-urges-e...
📝 Paper: epha.org/ephas-vision...
📰 Press release: epha.org/epha-urges-e...
❗#EU4Health 2025 drops operating grants for health NGOs. 30 orgs left without funding, despite @ec.europa.eu agreements.
This is a blow to democracy, equity & transparency.
📣 We call on the European Commission to restore support & defend public health.
🔗 Full reaction: epha.org/epha-stateme...
This is a blow to democracy, equity & transparency.
📣 We call on the European Commission to restore support & defend public health.
🔗 Full reaction: epha.org/epha-stateme...
July 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
❗#EU4Health 2025 drops operating grants for health NGOs. 30 orgs left without funding, despite @ec.europa.eu agreements.
This is a blow to democracy, equity & transparency.
📣 We call on the European Commission to restore support & defend public health.
🔗 Full reaction: epha.org/epha-stateme...
This is a blow to democracy, equity & transparency.
📣 We call on the European Commission to restore support & defend public health.
🔗 Full reaction: epha.org/epha-stateme...
EPHA responded to the EU’s public consultation on the 2026–2030 Anti-Racism Strategy, calling for action on racism as a driver of health inequity. ⚖️
Key demands: recognition, data, accountability, and community participation.
🔗 Read our full submission here: epha.org/epha-respond...
Key demands: recognition, data, accountability, and community participation.
🔗 Read our full submission here: epha.org/epha-respond...
July 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
EPHA responded to the EU’s public consultation on the 2026–2030 Anti-Racism Strategy, calling for action on racism as a driver of health inequity. ⚖️
Key demands: recognition, data, accountability, and community participation.
🔗 Read our full submission here: epha.org/epha-respond...
Key demands: recognition, data, accountability, and community participation.
🔗 Read our full submission here: epha.org/epha-respond...
📢 July’s #HealthEquity newsfeed is here!
Challenges are deepening, but solutions are emerging.
This edition features:
🔶 A new WHO equity report
🔶 An MEP call for action on #WomensHealth
🔶 Research on disparities across key groups
🔗 Read more: epha.org/health-equit...
Challenges are deepening, but solutions are emerging.
This edition features:
🔶 A new WHO equity report
🔶 An MEP call for action on #WomensHealth
🔶 Research on disparities across key groups
🔗 Read more: epha.org/health-equit...
July 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📢 July’s #HealthEquity newsfeed is here!
Challenges are deepening, but solutions are emerging.
This edition features:
🔶 A new WHO equity report
🔶 An MEP call for action on #WomensHealth
🔶 Research on disparities across key groups
🔗 Read more: epha.org/health-equit...
Challenges are deepening, but solutions are emerging.
This edition features:
🔶 A new WHO equity report
🔶 An MEP call for action on #WomensHealth
🔶 Research on disparities across key groups
🔗 Read more: epha.org/health-equit...
Public health must not be silent.
Gaza is facing a catastrophic collapse of health systems, infrastructure, and basic determinants of life.
📣 Health requires peace. Silence is not neutrality.
🔗 epha.org/joint-public...
Gaza is facing a catastrophic collapse of health systems, infrastructure, and basic determinants of life.
📣 Health requires peace. Silence is not neutrality.
🔗 epha.org/joint-public...
July 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Public health must not be silent.
Gaza is facing a catastrophic collapse of health systems, infrastructure, and basic determinants of life.
📣 Health requires peace. Silence is not neutrality.
🔗 epha.org/joint-public...
Gaza is facing a catastrophic collapse of health systems, infrastructure, and basic determinants of life.
📣 Health requires peace. Silence is not neutrality.
🔗 epha.org/joint-public...
🚨 EPHA project PLAN’EAT publishes first key findings!
#FoodSystems and dietary shifts could dramatically reduce disease burden and environmental damage in Europe.
📰 Read more: epha.org/whats-on-you...
@truecostaccounting.bsky.social
@erikmathijs.bsky.social
#FoodSystems and dietary shifts could dramatically reduce disease burden and environmental damage in Europe.
📰 Read more: epha.org/whats-on-you...
@truecostaccounting.bsky.social
@erikmathijs.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🚨 EPHA project PLAN’EAT publishes first key findings!
#FoodSystems and dietary shifts could dramatically reduce disease burden and environmental damage in Europe.
📰 Read more: epha.org/whats-on-you...
@truecostaccounting.bsky.social
@erikmathijs.bsky.social
#FoodSystems and dietary shifts could dramatically reduce disease burden and environmental damage in Europe.
📰 Read more: epha.org/whats-on-you...
@truecostaccounting.bsky.social
@erikmathijs.bsky.social
Warm welcome to JOGG joining EPHA’s growing membership! 🎉
Since 2010, this Dutch public health org has worked to enable every child can grow up with access to healthy food, physical activity, and relaxation. 🚲
#ChildHealth #HealthyCommunities #PublicHealth #EPHAMembers #Prevention #EUHealth
Since 2010, this Dutch public health org has worked to enable every child can grow up with access to healthy food, physical activity, and relaxation. 🚲
#ChildHealth #HealthyCommunities #PublicHealth #EPHAMembers #Prevention #EUHealth
July 15, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Warm welcome to JOGG joining EPHA’s growing membership! 🎉
Since 2010, this Dutch public health org has worked to enable every child can grow up with access to healthy food, physical activity, and relaxation. 🚲
#ChildHealth #HealthyCommunities #PublicHealth #EPHAMembers #Prevention #EUHealth
Since 2010, this Dutch public health org has worked to enable every child can grow up with access to healthy food, physical activity, and relaxation. 🚲
#ChildHealth #HealthyCommunities #PublicHealth #EPHAMembers #Prevention #EUHealth
EUHAC demands clean air and disease prevention as priorities in next #EUbudget. 🌍
❌ End harmful subsidies
✅ Invest in clean air
💶 Save lives, reduce health costs
📝 Read our call: healthyaircoalition.eu/2025/07/09/h...
#CleanAir #HealthEquity #AirPollution #MFF2027
❌ End harmful subsidies
✅ Invest in clean air
💶 Save lives, reduce health costs
📝 Read our call: healthyaircoalition.eu/2025/07/09/h...
#CleanAir #HealthEquity #AirPollution #MFF2027
Health for all: the next EU budget (MFF) as a driver for clean air for all - EU Healthy Air Coalition
To safeguard the Union’s security, equitable prosperity and wellbeing, ending harmful subsidies and providing ambitious and dedicated investments for clean air measures need to be firmly anchored in t...
healthyaircoalition.eu
July 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
EUHAC demands clean air and disease prevention as priorities in next #EUbudget. 🌍
❌ End harmful subsidies
✅ Invest in clean air
💶 Save lives, reduce health costs
📝 Read our call: healthyaircoalition.eu/2025/07/09/h...
#CleanAir #HealthEquity #AirPollution #MFF2027
❌ End harmful subsidies
✅ Invest in clean air
💶 Save lives, reduce health costs
📝 Read our call: healthyaircoalition.eu/2025/07/09/h...
#CleanAir #HealthEquity #AirPollution #MFF2027
🌍 We’re thrilled to see the Civil Society State of the Union 2025 report! Grateful to @eucivilsociety.bsky.social who brought this publication to life.
📖 Read the full report: civilsocietyeurope.eu/cssoteu-2025/
#CSSOTEU #EUCivilSociety #StateOfTheUnion #PublicHealth #SocialJustice #CivilSociety
📖 Read the full report: civilsocietyeurope.eu/cssoteu-2025/
#CSSOTEU #EUCivilSociety #StateOfTheUnion #PublicHealth #SocialJustice #CivilSociety
📢 How can civil society make our collective voice known on the matters that affect citizens’ the most across the EU?
Find out now: civilsocietyeurope.eu/cssoteu-2025/
We’re proud to present our ‘Civil Society State of the Union 2025’ report!
#EUCivilSociety #StateOfTheUnion #CSSOTEU
Find out now: civilsocietyeurope.eu/cssoteu-2025/
We’re proud to present our ‘Civil Society State of the Union 2025’ report!
#EUCivilSociety #StateOfTheUnion #CSSOTEU
July 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🌍 We’re thrilled to see the Civil Society State of the Union 2025 report! Grateful to @eucivilsociety.bsky.social who brought this publication to life.
📖 Read the full report: civilsocietyeurope.eu/cssoteu-2025/
#CSSOTEU #EUCivilSociety #StateOfTheUnion #PublicHealth #SocialJustice #CivilSociety
📖 Read the full report: civilsocietyeurope.eu/cssoteu-2025/
#CSSOTEU #EUCivilSociety #StateOfTheUnion #PublicHealth #SocialJustice #CivilSociety
@ec.europa.eu Life Sciences Strategy: strong focus on innovation, competitiveness, and resilience, but where is Prevention and Equity? ⚖️
👉Read our full EPHA opinion piece here: epha.org/choose-europ...
#Europe #LifeScience #Innovation #Competitiveness #HealthEquity
👉Read our full EPHA opinion piece here: epha.org/choose-europ...
#Europe #LifeScience #Innovation #Competitiveness #HealthEquity
July 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
@ec.europa.eu Life Sciences Strategy: strong focus on innovation, competitiveness, and resilience, but where is Prevention and Equity? ⚖️
👉Read our full EPHA opinion piece here: epha.org/choose-europ...
#Europe #LifeScience #Innovation #Competitiveness #HealthEquity
👉Read our full EPHA opinion piece here: epha.org/choose-europ...
#Europe #LifeScience #Innovation #Competitiveness #HealthEquity
@ec.europa.eu proposes 90% emission reduction by 2040 with profound positive implications but carbon credits risk missing health & economic benefits ⚠️
📄 Read the piece by Sara Bertucci and Alessandro Gallina: epha.org/safeguarding...
#ClimateHealth #EUClimateTarget #HealthEquity #ClimateAction
📄 Read the piece by Sara Bertucci and Alessandro Gallina: epha.org/safeguarding...
#ClimateHealth #EUClimateTarget #HealthEquity #ClimateAction
July 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
@ec.europa.eu proposes 90% emission reduction by 2040 with profound positive implications but carbon credits risk missing health & economic benefits ⚠️
📄 Read the piece by Sara Bertucci and Alessandro Gallina: epha.org/safeguarding...
#ClimateHealth #EUClimateTarget #HealthEquity #ClimateAction
📄 Read the piece by Sara Bertucci and Alessandro Gallina: epha.org/safeguarding...
#ClimateHealth #EUClimateTarget #HealthEquity #ClimateAction
We are thrilled to welcome Rypple to the EPHA family! 🥳
Rypple is a global health ecosystem hub working to shift health systems from disease treatment to prevention. ⚕️
#FutureOfHealth #HealthSystems #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #EPHAMembers #PreventionFirst #SustainableHealth #EUHealth
Rypple is a global health ecosystem hub working to shift health systems from disease treatment to prevention. ⚕️
#FutureOfHealth #HealthSystems #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #EPHAMembers #PreventionFirst #SustainableHealth #EUHealth
July 8, 2025 at 7:55 AM
We are thrilled to welcome Rypple to the EPHA family! 🥳
Rypple is a global health ecosystem hub working to shift health systems from disease treatment to prevention. ⚕️
#FutureOfHealth #HealthSystems #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #EPHAMembers #PreventionFirst #SustainableHealth #EUHealth
Rypple is a global health ecosystem hub working to shift health systems from disease treatment to prevention. ⚕️
#FutureOfHealth #HealthSystems #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #EPHAMembers #PreventionFirst #SustainableHealth #EUHealth
EPHA welcomes the Infectious Disease Alliance (IDA) as a member! IDA envisions a world with a significantly reduced #InfectiousDiseases burden, where everyone, regardless of location, has access to prevention and treatment.
#PublicHealth #EPHAMembers #EUHealthPolicy
#PublicHealth #EPHAMembers #EUHealthPolicy
July 4, 2025 at 7:42 AM
EPHA welcomes the Infectious Disease Alliance (IDA) as a member! IDA envisions a world with a significantly reduced #InfectiousDiseases burden, where everyone, regardless of location, has access to prevention and treatment.
#PublicHealth #EPHAMembers #EUHealthPolicy
#PublicHealth #EPHAMembers #EUHealthPolicy
#UnitedNations General Assembly is negotiating a political declaration on non communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions. ❗
EPHA and 31 other members of WHO Civil Society Working Group on NCDs respond: 🔗 t.co/jvDRL86CzR
#MentalHealth #NonCommunicable #Disease #UNGA
EPHA and 31 other members of WHO Civil Society Working Group on NCDs respond: 🔗 t.co/jvDRL86CzR
#MentalHealth #NonCommunicable #Disease #UNGA
July 3, 2025 at 6:37 AM
#UnitedNations General Assembly is negotiating a political declaration on non communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions. ❗
EPHA and 31 other members of WHO Civil Society Working Group on NCDs respond: 🔗 t.co/jvDRL86CzR
#MentalHealth #NonCommunicable #Disease #UNGA
EPHA and 31 other members of WHO Civil Society Working Group on NCDs respond: 🔗 t.co/jvDRL86CzR
#MentalHealth #NonCommunicable #Disease #UNGA
EPHA welcomes a new member: @globalinmind.bsky.social!
Global In Mind is a non-profit working on worldwide #MentalHealth awareness, research, education and training, and support to governments and organisations🫂
#member #celebration #community
Global In Mind is a non-profit working on worldwide #MentalHealth awareness, research, education and training, and support to governments and organisations🫂
#member #celebration #community
July 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
EPHA welcomes a new member: @globalinmind.bsky.social!
Global In Mind is a non-profit working on worldwide #MentalHealth awareness, research, education and training, and support to governments and organisations🫂
#member #celebration #community
Global In Mind is a non-profit working on worldwide #MentalHealth awareness, research, education and training, and support to governments and organisations🫂
#member #celebration #community
🧠 Over 9 million people in Europe live with #dementia - projected to double by 2050.
🔗 The guest article by Angela Bradshaw, at Alzheimer Europe discusses potential links between #AirPollution and dementia: epha.org/addressing-a...
#air #pollution
🔗 The guest article by Angela Bradshaw, at Alzheimer Europe discusses potential links between #AirPollution and dementia: epha.org/addressing-a...
#air #pollution
July 1, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🧠 Over 9 million people in Europe live with #dementia - projected to double by 2050.
🔗 The guest article by Angela Bradshaw, at Alzheimer Europe discusses potential links between #AirPollution and dementia: epha.org/addressing-a...
#air #pollution
🔗 The guest article by Angela Bradshaw, at Alzheimer Europe discusses potential links between #AirPollution and dementia: epha.org/addressing-a...
#air #pollution
EPHA & @europeancancer.bsky.social hosted a webinar on “Combating Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare,” exploring the impact of structural barriers on access to cancer care along #ethnic and gender lines.
🔍 Read the key takeaways & solutions: epha.org/event-report...
#webinar #report #cancer
🔍 Read the key takeaways & solutions: epha.org/event-report...
#webinar #report #cancer
June 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
EPHA & @europeancancer.bsky.social hosted a webinar on “Combating Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare,” exploring the impact of structural barriers on access to cancer care along #ethnic and gender lines.
🔍 Read the key takeaways & solutions: epha.org/event-report...
#webinar #report #cancer
🔍 Read the key takeaways & solutions: epha.org/event-report...
#webinar #report #cancer
A year into their term, EPHA’s Board reflects:
🌍 In permanent crisis - conflict, climate, pandemics, health is a fundamental pillar of democracy, security, and social cohesion.
📢 Read the full statement: epha.org/epha-board-s...
#HealthAsDemocracy #CivilSociety #EPHA
🌍 In permanent crisis - conflict, climate, pandemics, health is a fundamental pillar of democracy, security, and social cohesion.
📢 Read the full statement: epha.org/epha-board-s...
#HealthAsDemocracy #CivilSociety #EPHA
June 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A year into their term, EPHA’s Board reflects:
🌍 In permanent crisis - conflict, climate, pandemics, health is a fundamental pillar of democracy, security, and social cohesion.
📢 Read the full statement: epha.org/epha-board-s...
#HealthAsDemocracy #CivilSociety #EPHA
🌍 In permanent crisis - conflict, climate, pandemics, health is a fundamental pillar of democracy, security, and social cohesion.
📢 Read the full statement: epha.org/epha-board-s...
#HealthAsDemocracy #CivilSociety #EPHA
🧑🌾 Agriculture shapes more than fields and yields. As Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) accelerates, #health is still strikingly absent - our latest opinion piece argues for its place at the heart of the policy.
📄 Read more: epha.org/food-farms-a...
#EUFarmPolicy #OneHealth #FoodSystems #CAP
📄 Read more: epha.org/food-farms-a...
#EUFarmPolicy #OneHealth #FoodSystems #CAP
June 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
🧑🌾 Agriculture shapes more than fields and yields. As Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) accelerates, #health is still strikingly absent - our latest opinion piece argues for its place at the heart of the policy.
📄 Read more: epha.org/food-farms-a...
#EUFarmPolicy #OneHealth #FoodSystems #CAP
📄 Read more: epha.org/food-farms-a...
#EUFarmPolicy #OneHealth #FoodSystems #CAP