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...

As the conversation on the future of the CAP unfolds, I’m struck by health still being left at the margins. No real focus on nutrition, AMR, or the role agriculture plays in shaping people’s wellbeing. There are genuine opportunities for alignment if we only choose to take them.

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🧑‍🌾 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

Honoured to join the European Public Health Alliance @epha-eu.bsky.social as a new Expert Advisor. Excited to contribute to advancing public health through integrated approaches to antimicrobial resistance and One Health. #OneHealth #AMR #EPHA @milkasokolovic.bsky.social @ucm.es @who.int

EPHA and the The University of Edinburgh have made a series of videos helping civil society to understand and make impact on the better regulation agenda ⚡ In the first video, @milkasokolovic.bsky.social shares EPHA’s work on the topic. Watch now: epha.org/brbh-toolkit/

📣 In an open letter, the #EU4HealthCSA urges @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu to adopt a 2025 Workplan for EU4Health and guarantee full-year operational funding for civil society under the Framework Agreements. 🔗Read more: eu4health.eu/the-importan...

⌛Last chance to register! EPHA & @europeancancer.bsky.social's webinar on ethnic disparities in breast & prostate #CancerCare is happening tomorrow. Join in to hear expert insights & solutions. 📅 April 9 | 16:00 - 17:30 CEST 🔗 epha.org/events/comba... #HealthEquity #GlobalPublicHealthWeek

Combatting Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare: A Case Study of Prostate and Breast Cancer

Co-organised by the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) and the European Cancer Organisation (ECO), this webinar explores ethnic health disparities through a lens of cancer inequities.

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European Public Health Alliance@epha-eu.bsky.social · 2y ago

Webinar by EPHA & @europeancancer.bsky.social on Global Public Health Week: "Combating Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare." The webinar examines structural inequalities in breast & prostate cancer care and explores solutions. 📅 9 Apr 16:00–17:30 CEST, Online 🔗 Register: epha.org/events/comba...

NGOs under attack! ❗ Alongside 570+ organisations, EPHA has supported an #OpenLetter condemning an #attack on civic space fuelled by disinformation by certain MEPs in the @europarl.europa.eu. 🔗 Read more: civic-forum.eu/publications...

"It is March 26th. We still have no information on the EU4Healthwork programme for 2025, its operating grants, and whether they would cover activities we have implemented since January." @milkasokolovic.bsky.social, EPHA DG #EU4HealthCSA

Starting now! We begin the #EU4HealthCSA event kindly hosted by MEPs @tillymetz.bsky.social, @stinebosse.bsky.social, Vytenis Andriukaitis and András Kulja, on prioritising health under the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework. Stay tuned for updates! eu4health.eu/unlocking-eu...

Brussels 16.2.2025. 11.52 Supporting students in Serbia

Feels good to be given an opportunity - on behalf of @epha-eu.bsky.social and its members- to bring the health angle to the discussion on the future of EU #AgriFood sector. #DGAgri #EBAF

European Public Health Alliance@epha-eu.bsky.social · 2y ago

The 1st meeting of the new European Board for Agriculture and food has met, & EPHA has a seat. We have consistently urged the EU to make its Agri-Food policies serve health, as diet is such a major factor in shaping health & poor diets a risk factor for many diseases. #Food #EBAF #Nutrition

"While von Ursula von der Leyen has not hesitated to express support for “the Georgian people fighting for democracy”, she has remained remarkably quiet about the uprising in Serbia." www.euractiv.com/section/poli... @euractiv.com

EU silent as protests in Serbia gain momentum

While von Ursula von der Leyen has not hesitated to express support for “the Georgian people fighting for democracy", she has remained remarkably quiet about the uprising in Serbia.

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Our DG @milkasokolovic.bsky.social concluded the discussion with key lessons from @who.int CSO consultation process: ✔️Engage civil society early ✔️Include diverse perspectives inc. marginalised voices ✔️Use clear feedback processes Such steps foster trust & drive equitable global health governance

How did Member States engage #CivilSociety in drafting #WHA resolutions? @milkasokolovic.bsky.social presents Case Study 1 on Civil Society consultations on the WHA Resolution on #SocialParticipation. She shares real stories & insights, challenges & outcomes, as well as practical recommendations.

🔴 We’re live! The webinar launching the @who.int report on civil society engagement in WHA77 resolutions is underway. This important study, co-authored by EPHA DG @milkasokolovic.bsky.social, explores how #CivilSociety shapes global health policies🌍. 📄Read the report epha.org/epha-co-auth...

EPHA co-authors WHO CSO Commission report on “Civil society engagement in the development of World Health Assembly resolutions and decisions - EPHA

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Proud to have co-authored the first @who.int CSO Commission report on civil society’s role in shaping #WHA77 resolutions. It’s a testament to the power of collaboration for equitable, inclusive health policies. Join the webinar on 24 Jan to learn more! #GlobalHealth

European Public Health Alliance@epha-eu.bsky.social · 2y ago

📅24 January 2025🕑13:00 CET Launch of @who.int CSO Commission report on #CivilSociety engagement in development of #WHA77 resolutions & decisions. EPHA DG @milkasokolovic.bsky.social co-authored the study, solidifying EPHA’s impact on global health policy. Register➡️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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4. We must confront dinsinformation and more, disdain for science, wherever we encounter it. We cannot afford to “stay in our lane.” We must move beyond producing evidence; we must become its advocates and protectors. Our collective voice and courage are more critical than ever. 13/14