European Heart Network (EHN)

📢 We’re Hiring: Manager, Patients and Research The European Heart Network (EHN) is looking for an experienced Patients and Research Manager to join our Brussels team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a European alliance dedicated to combating CVD and improving patient outcomes across Europe. 📅 Application Deadline: 28 November 2024 Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/etc8QcqK

🛑 Health before profit. When it comes to public health, industry interests—whether in tobacco, alcohol, unhealthy foods, or fossil fuels—are not aligned with ours. Their goal? Profit, not health promotion. The stakes are high, with 2.7 million lives lost each year in Europe due to preventable risks from harmful products. It’s time for policy-makers to step up, ensuring accountability and transparency to protect our health. ⏰ Policy-makers, it’s time to set boundaries. To build environments that prioritise health over profit, policy-makers must limit the influence of industries profiting from harm, including tobacco, alcohol, unhealthy food, and fossil fuel sectors. 👉 Read our key recommendations for transparency, accountability, and integrity in public health policy: https://lnkd.in/eSdyHf8r #CanWeBeSeriousNow 💡 The FILTERED Project (From sILos To synErgies to pRevEnt ncDs) is reshaping this narrative by driving collaborative advocacy and action among civil society organisations across Europe and in Ukraine. FILTERED unites efforts on reducing alcohol harm, tobacco control, and unhealthy diet reduction, fostering strategic alliances and tackling NCD risk factors through an evidence-based, co-creative approach.

🔄 “You wouldn’t invite a fox to a chicken coop. Neither would we.” 💰 ❌Health-harming industries like tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food and drinks have an interest in maintaining their sales and profits, not improving health. As part of our FILTERED campaign, we urge EU policymakers to not consider these industries as public health stakeholders. 🤚 When dealing with them or those working to further their interests, policy-makers should ensure that interactions are accountable and transparent. 📊 🔍 ⏰ It’s time to prioritise people’s health over corporate profits. Find out more about why this matters: https://lnkd.in/eWeJ_NfM #CanWeBeSeriousNow European Alcohol Policy Alliance - Eurocare Smoke Free Partnership International Youth Health Organization EASL | The Home of Hepatology EuroHealthNet

We're excited to see the launch of the FILTERED Campaign! 👏 🎉 At the European Heart Network (EHN), we look forward to collaborating with our FILTERED partners to address the commercial determinants of health and tackle NCDs effectively. Together, we can ensure that health-harming industries do not undermine our efforts for a healthier future! 💚 #CanWeBeSeriousNow The project website has just launched! 🎉 Discover our recommendations and learn more about the FILTERED Campaign here: https://lnkd.in/eSdyHf8r European Alcohol Policy Alliance - Eurocare Smoke Free Partnership International Youth Health Organization EuroHealthNet EASL | The Home of Hepatology

📣 The European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) will host an event to unite efforts for action on Cardiovascular Health! 📅 Date: 18 November 2024 📍 Location: The Hotel, Brussels 🎙 Speakers: Hungarian Permanent Representation to the EU, Czech Deputy Ministry of Health, Patient Ambassadors, and more… Highlights: ✅ Join leading EU and national stakeholders to discuss ways to improve cardiovascular health in Europe ✅ Learn from patients on why tackling #CVD matters on all levels—personal, social, and policy ✅ Connect with EACH partners, policymakers, and advocates at our post-event reception Secure your spot! Register here: https://lnkd.in/euE6JUnu More information on the event, visit: https://lnkd.in/ewhhnvxn This isn’t just a conference—it’s a call to action for EU-wide efforts to combat Europe’s #1 killer. Let’s turn commitment into change for #CVHealthForAll.

🌍 The European Heart Network (EHN) and the World Heart Federation (WHF) have jointly endorsed the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Strategy for the WHO European Region 2024–2029 (Preparedness 2.0) during the Seventy-Fourth Session of the WHO Regional Office for Europe Regional Committee for Europe. 💡 We emphasised the need to maintain essential health services during emergencies, particularly for individuals with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), who faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. We urge Member States to endorse the Preparedness 2.0 strategy by recognising those with cardiovascular disease as a vulnerable population, increasing resources for NCDs, and ensuring equitable access to essential health services during emergencies. 🤝 ❤️ 📄 Read the statement here: https://bit.ly/3Uv71Le

🌍 The European Heart Network (EHN), together with the World Heart Federation (WHF) and the European Stroke Organisation (ESO), jointly endorsed the Framework for Resilient and Sustainable Health Systems in the WHO European Region 2025–2030 during the Seventy-Fourth Session of the WHO Regional Office for Europe Regional Committee for Europe. 💡 We highlighted the urgent need to address air pollution, linked to 1.4 million annual deaths in the region. We urged Member States to implement stricter air quality standards, translate international agreements into national policies, and promote health equity through intersectoral actions. Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/3NKvd8T

🌍 Yesterday, the European Heart Network (EHN) joined the kick-off of the 74th WHO Regional Office for Europe Committee for Europe in Copenhagen. Alongside over 100 NSA organisations and partners, we gathered to discuss and launch an engagement plan to strengthen collaboration. You can read the plan here: https://lnkd.in/eqyX6nJV EHN looks forward to collaborating with WHO and other non-State actors to implement the newly launched cooperation plan, strengthening partnerships across the health sector. 🤝 ❤️ Tomorrow, we will join discussions on the Framework for Action on resilient and sustainable health systems in the WHO European Region 2025–2030, as well as Health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience in the WHO European Region 2024–2029. #RC74CPH For more info on the 74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe: https://bit.ly/4f3Js4D

Today is #WorldStrokeDay! Stroke impacts millions annually. Effective stroke care requires robust policies and resources. 🧠 🤝 ❤️ On World Stroke Day, join us in advocating for enhanced EU policies to tackle stroke effectively. Learn about our policy recommendations and take action: 📄 Read European Heart Network (EHN) Paper on Cardiac and Stroke Rehabilitation: https://bit.ly/4eZuTPl 📌 Discover World Stroke Organization Campaign: https://bit.ly/3NJKeHU

Tomorrow is #WorldStrokeDay! We urge EU policymakers to prioritise stroke prevention and care. Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability in Europe, affecting men and women differently. Women often experience worse outcomes after stroke, highlighting the urgent need for gender-sensitive approaches to treatment and rehabilitation. A crucial part of effective care is ensuring all patients have access to high-quality, gender-responsive stroke rehabilitation. These programmes are essential in preventing recurrence, improving recovery, and supporting long-term well-being. Let’s work together to make rehabilitation accessible to all. 🧠 🤝 ❤️ 📄 Read EHN Paper on Cardiac and Stroke Rehabilitation: https://bit.ly/4eZuTPl 🔗Discover World Stroke Organization Campaign: https://bit.ly/3NJKeHU Effective action can save lives and improve the quality of care for millions.