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Issue 57,
28 October 2010
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EU Health Programme: a key tool for health
Jose Ramon Biosca De Sagastuy, Health Programme and Knowledge Management Unit – European Commission, Health and Consumers Directorate-General
The European Union's actions relating to health issues seek to
improve and protect the health of EU citizens. The EU Health Programme is a tool for this. The
programme was launched in 2008 and will run for six years. It has three
objectives: improving citizens' health security, promoting health, and
generating and disseminating health information and knowledge.
The programme funds actions which contribute to reaching these
objectives. Funding from the programme takes different forms. It supports the
setting-up and running of European-level projects and conferences; the work of
health NGOs; plus co-operation with health authorities in EU countries and
international organisations. Tendering is used to obtain specific deliverables,
such as studies. A wide range of organisations – including public entities,
non-governmental organisations and universities – can apply for funding under
the programme. Funding is awarded on the basis of annual work plans, which
contain the details for actions to be funded each year. The Executive Agency for Health
and Consumers organises the application and evaluation process and manages
the funding.
The Health Programme plays an essential role on the European
health scene. It supports the design and implementation of European health
policies; pools financial and technical resources for action; facilitates
cooperation on health at EU level; and brings together and networks health
stakeholders from all over Europe. This enhances knowledge and better mutual
understanding, which will contribute to the creation of a truly European
community of health stakeholders.
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The essential role of health professionals
Health workforces play a crucial role in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Staff shortages impact the mortality of women and children, but only 5 of 49 low-income countries attain the minimum 23 doctors per 10 000 inhabitants recommended by WHO.
The essential role of health professionals
Health workforces play a crucial role in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Staff shortages impact the mortality of women and children, but only 5 of 49 low-income countries attain the minimum 23 doctors per 10 000 inhabitants recommended by WHO.
EFSA delivers opinions on 808 health claims
Scientific experts on EFSA’s Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) have adopted opinions on 808 ‘general function’ health claims, taking into consideration all available scientific data.
EFSA delivers opinions on 808 health claims
Scientific experts on EFSA’s Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) have adopted opinions on 808 ‘general function’ health claims, taking into consideration all available scientific data.
ECDC publishes data on hepatitis B and C surveillance and prevention in Europe
ECDC has released 2 new reports on hepatitis B and C entitled ‘Surveillance and prevention of hepatitis B and C in Europe’ and ‘Hepatitis B and C in the EU neighbourhood: prevalence, burden of disease and screening policies’.
ECDC publishes data on hepatitis B and C surveillance and prevention in Europe
ECDC has released 2 new reports on hepatitis B and C entitled ‘Surveillance and prevention of hepatitis B and C in Europe’ and ‘Hepatitis B and C in the EU neighbourhood: prevalence, burden of disease and screening policies’.
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France
New website on cancer campaign 2009-2013
The website presents the campaign's 5 areas (research, observation, prevention-screening, patient care, life during and after cancer) plus projects and measures that will be taken.
Germany
Become an organ donor
New campaign by the German Federal Centre of Health Education to increase the number of organ donor cardholders.
Italy
New seasonal flu campaign 2010-2011
In October the National Health Service launched a new seasonal flu campaign that targets key risk groups, who will receive vaccines for free.
Luxembourg
Survey on young people and tobacco
In Luxembourg, fewer than 1 in 10 young people (18 and under) smoke, according to a study by TNS Ilres in partnership with Fondation Luxembourgeoise Contre le Cancer.
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New strategies to monitor and control infections (Brussels, 8 - 10 November 2010)
A 3-day meeting of experts to discuss issues including national hand-cleanliness campaigns, quality indicators for antibiotics policy and infection control, point prevalence studies (PPS) on hospital infections and the use of antibiotics in hospitals, residential homes and care homes.
3rd European Public Health Conference (Amsterdam, 10 - 13 November 2010)
The 3rd European Public Health Conference is jointly organised by the Netherlands Public Health Federation (NPHF), the European Public Health Association (EUPHA) and the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER).
European Antibiotic Awareness Day (18 November 2010)
The European Antibiotic Awareness Day targets the general public and primary-care prescribers such as doctors and prescribing nurses. In 2010 the focus is to promote prudent antibiotic use in hospitals.
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EMCDDA and CICAD–OAS launch joint handbook on building national drug observatories
The EU drugs agency and Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission of the Organisation of American States have published a joint handbook on how to set up national drugs observatories.
EMCDDA and CICAD–OAS launch joint handbook on building national drug observatories
The EU drugs agency and Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission of the Organisation of American States have published a joint handbook on how to set up national drugs observatories.
Mental health and well-being at the workplace
This publication reflects the presentations given at a WHO meeting on mental health and well-being at the workplace in 2009. It suggests ways to respond to the challenges that modern working life presents to mental health and well-being and to overcome barriers to employment for people with mental health problems.
Mental health and well-being at the workplace
This publication reflects the presentations given at a WHO meeting on mental health and well-being at the workplace in 2009. It suggests ways to respond to the challenges that modern working life presents to mental health and well-being and to overcome barriers to employment for people with mental health problems.
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Health-EU: new videos
The videos – funded by previous and current EU public health programmes – present projects relating to rare diseases, HIV and pandemic (H1N1).
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EU Health Programme: a key tool for health
Activities at EU level
Public Health Programme 2008 - 2013
European Commission - DG Health and Consumers
Health programme
European Commission – DG Health and Consumers
Health-EU -
Programmes
European Commission - DG Health and Consumers
Health-EU -
Policies
European Commission - DG Health and Consumers
Health Programme Projects
EAHC - Executive Agency for Health and Consumers
The Health Programme 2008-2013 is managed by the Commission with the assistance of the Executive Agency for Health and Consumers (EAHC).
Executive Agency for Health and Consumers (EAHC) – projects database
This database includes information about projects, conferences and operating grants funded through calls for proposals from 2003 to 2008 under the previous EU Public Health Programme and the current EU Health Programme 2008-2013.
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