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I am happy to share my latest article in the World Medical Association World Medical Journal, "Pandemic Negotiations at the World Health Organization: Perspectives from the World Health Assembly in May 2024." In this piece, I delve into the ongoing efforts to create a robust international legal framework for pandemic management, highlighting the critical steps taken to amend the International Health Regulations. This policy work aims to ensure equitable access to medical resources, strengthen pandemic preparedness financing, and establish clearer criteria for pandemic emergencies. As we continue to face global health challenges, it is vital to stay informed and engaged with these crucial developments and for international organisations working in health and representing health workers to advocate for strong effective global frameworks. I encourage everyone to stay updated on the progress of the Pandemic Accord negotiations. Thank you to the World Medical Journal for providing this valuable platform for discussing trends and advancements in global health governance. Check out other articles and other editions of the WMJ here: https://lnkd.in/edNHUuFz Helena Chapman Maira Sudraba #GlobalHealth #PandemicPreparedness #PPR #PublicHealth #Equity

We'll have a round table session on "The European Health Union we want - 2024 and beyond" Permanent Representation of Austria to the European Union in Brussels on 16 May 2024, from 16:00 to 17:30. By invitation only. Organised by the European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) and the European Health Union initiative #EHUi under the auspices of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection, this round table event will discuss participants' aspirations for a European Health Union. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of coordinated actions for health protection in Europe. This emphasis on coordination extends to public health and healthcare more generally. Joint procurement and coordinated pandemic response have demonstrated that EU-wide actions in health are not only feasible but successful under the current EU legislation. This realisation created the concept of an EHU, which over the past years has evolved into covering diverse portfolios, from pandemic preparedness to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan and the reform of the pharmaceutical legislation. At the same time, civil society and other health actors have called for more structured and ambitious actions and a broader range of topics to be covered under the umbrella of the European Health Union. European Patients' ForumBelgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024 European Commission WHO Regional Office for Europe #healthpolicy #publichealth #healthstrategy #strongertogether

Health Professionals for Global Health are hosting our second annual conference. The theme is Health in Conflict & Displacement 📅 When: Tuesday 4th June   📍Where: Apothecaries Hall, Blackfriars, London Abstract submission deadline 6th May to submit to hpforgh@gmail.com Abstracts should speak to one or more of the conference’s educational themes: -Healthcare in conflict  -Ethical research and partnerships in conflict  -Impact of conflict on vulnerable populations CPD: 5 credits Cost: £40 (lunch provided) https://lnkd.in/eKEbXBYP Join us for an insightful discussion on the challenges faced by healthcare providers in conflict zones. Learn about the impact of war on medical facilities, staff, and patients. Gain a deeper understanding of the health consequences for women and children specifically, and an exploration of ethical research and health partnerships in armed conflict. See poster for more details. Agenda will be shared in due course. Please check out our website (https://lnkd.in/eQ2KfD2b) and follow us on Twitter/X and Instagram @HPforGH for more details

Today we launched five ambitions to keep building the European Health Union today in a meeting with the President of the European Parliament, MEP Roberta Metsola. Our Health Check for Europe 2024-2029 sets out a vision for the EU’s health priorities ahead of the upcoming #EuropeanElections: We urge European policy-makers to: 1. Tackle the health workforce crisis 2. Ensure a safe digital transformation of healthcare 3. Enable healthier living 4. Guarantee accessibility and effectiveness of medicines 5. Take climate action for better health https://lnkd.in/efUyen-r

👏 The establishment of the European Health Union marks a significant milestone in the collective health policy of the EU. It embodies a unified response to health crises, ensuring that medical supplies are accessible, affordable, and innovative. This initiative is a testament to the EU’s commitment to safeguarding public health and improving the resilience of health systems. By fostering collaboration among member states, the European Health Union aims to enhance prevention, treatment, and aftercare for diseases, with a comprehensive approach that includes a strong focus on mental health and the creation of the European Health Data Space. This forward-thinking strategy underscores the importance of health as a priority and reflects the lessons learned from past health challenges, positioning the EU to better address future pandemics and health threats. 🌍💙 #HealthUnion #StrongerTogether #EUHealth💙 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gxyrE9R3

🩺 Tomorrow the Dutch Parliament will debate the Dutch Global Health Strategy – the cornerstone of the Netherlands’ approach to global public health challenges. We, the Dutch Global Health Alliance, have been closely monitoring the development of this strategy. As a coalition of 20 civil society organizations, we call on the Dutch Parliament to fully endorse the strategy and give it the political and financial support it needs. We share several key asks and recommendations to strengthen the strategy: 1️⃣ Increase non-Official Development Assistance contributions to the strategy. 2️⃣ Develop a comprehensive implementation agenda with clear measurable qualitative and quantitative indicators. 3️⃣ Put stringent conditions on government funding for pharmaceutical research, ensuring transparency and affordability. 4️⃣ Ensure that public-private partnerships in healthcare are accompanied by robust regulations that safeguard equity and prioritize the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 3 on health. 🔗 In an article for Dutch publication NRC, our Director for Health Systems Kwasi Boahene explained why investing in global health is in the Netherlands' interest: https://lnkd.in/d8icr8pV #GlobalHealth #HealthForAll #DutchGlobalHealthAlliance

🤝 This week, healthcare policymakers from the Netherlands gathered with #PHSSR member organisation representatives in The Hague to discuss ways to strengthen the local health system.     The meeting, held at Nieuwspoort, was an important opportunity to discuss the latest research findings from PHSSR and the Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM) on strengths and weaknesses of the Dutch health system, as well as the policy intentions of the new cabinet and recommendations to tackle the pressing issues it faces, with specific focus on:    🏦 The financial stability of the Dutch health system and mechanisms to sustainably finance care and cure 👩⚕️ Growing workforce shortages    These challenges – and the potential ramifications if they are not acted on – underline the critical need for a robust and adaptable health system. It was, therefore, encouraging to see so many decision-makers engaged in discussion and committing to take action together.      Thank you to PHSSR research lead for the Netherlands Marco Varkevisser, as well as all participants and all those involved in organising the meeting.     #Sustainability #Resilience #Health #Partnerships

Today’s last meeting of the Subcommittee of Public Health (SANT) marked a significant milestone, with me serving as the Vice-Coordinator representing EPP. Establishing this Committee was pivotal not only for our Parliament but for the entirety of the EU. The Covid-19 pandemic showed us that health should always be a priority on our agenda, and thus we are in need of robust and inclusive health policies that will transform our health systems. While SANT subcommittee comes to its end, more legislative work remains ahead for the next mandate, with a commitment to make SANT a standing Committee with legislative power. Among the top priorities, I strongly advocate for the adoption of a European Action Plan on Rare Diseases. As someone deeply involved in healthcare both politically and personally, I understand the complexities of addressing health inequalities among Member States, especially when concerning rare diseases. Common guidelines are crucial to harmonize best practices and mitigate disparities, particularly in ensuring early diagnosis and access to treatment for rare disease patients and their families. EPP's commitment to prioritizing health is unwavering. Moving forward, our aim is to establish a true European Health Union, equipped to handle cross-border threats, boost health system resilience, upskilling and reskilling healthcare professionals, ensure medicine accessibility, and diversify supply chains. Our ultimate goal is to make quality healthcare accessible to every EU citizen. #EUHealthUnion #RareDiseases #Patients #EPP #SANTsubcommittee #PublicHealth #eUkympouropoulos #EPP

📝New content added on Ideas on Europe by EUhealthgov: 'Summary: Health and the Belgian Presidency: Practitioner Perspective with Gloria Ghéquière' EUHealthGov held its fourth Practitioner Perspective on 11th July 2024. We were delighted to host Gloria Ghéquière, Advisor in the Cabinet of the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health, Frank Vandenbroucke, to discuss the work done on health by the Belgian Presidency of the European Council between January and June 2024. Read now 👇 #EUhealthgovernance #EUpharmaceuticalstrategy #EuropeanHealthUnion

In a polarized post-pandemic world, if you care about the quality of your health care information, this event is for you: "How seismic changes in mainstream media are impacting access to health care information — and what Canadians can do about it" Presented by the CMA and the Public Policy Forum, and accompanied by fresh data from the intersection of trust, health and media, the discussion will examine complex issues that underpin the dissemination of health care information in Canada.