EUPHW past years

Explore past editions below to see the themes, activities, and impact of the campaign.

Since 2019, European Public Health Week (EUPHW) has highlighted diverse themes — from mental health and digital innovation to equity and climate action. Each edition brings together thousands of people across Europe to celebrate and strengthen public health.

Explore past years below to see the themes, activities, and impact of the campaign.

2025 – Innovation for Resilience: Shaping a Sustainable Future

12–16 May 2025

Daily themes and partners

Monday 12 May – Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre
Partners: WHO/Europe Mental Health Unit, Mental Health Europe and EUPHA Health and Care Workforce Section
Watch the daily kick-off webinar recording.

Tuesday 13 May – Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate, and Sustainability
Partners: WHO/Europe, EUPHA Global Health Section
Watch the daily kick-off webinar recording.

Wednesday 14 May – Healthy Ageing vs Multimorbidities in a Digital World
Partners: WHO/Europe Ageing and Health Programme, EUPHA Healthy Ageing Section
Watch the daily kick-off webinar recording.

Thursday 15 May – Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
Partners: EuroHealthNet, EUPHA Health Promotion Section
Watch the daily kick-off webinar recording.

Friday 16 May – Next Generation: Public Health of Today and Tomorrow
Partners: EUPHAnxt, Y4H & Friends

Highlights

  • 298 events across 21 countries (with Ukraine hosting the largest number)

  • Activities in 14 languages

  • 216 in-person, 103 online, and 12 hybrid events

  • High-level launch at the European Parliament

  • Inclusive BrailleRap Hackathon

2024 – Health is a Political Choice!

13–17 May 2024

Daily themes and partners

Monday 13 May – Health is a political choice: Starting the discussion
Partners: WHO Regional Office for Europe, European Commission DG SANTE, and European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
Watch the opening event recording. 

Tuesday 14 May – Mental Health: People at the Centre
Partners: WHO/Europe Mental Health Unit, Mental Health Europe

Wednesday 15 May – Planetary Health: A Global Approach
Partner: WHO Regions for Health Network

Thursday 16 May – Health through the Life Course: Breaking Down Silos
Partner: UNESCO Chair Global Health and Education

Friday 17 May – Next Generation: Public Health of Today and Tomorrow
Partners: EUPHAnxt and friends

Highlights

  • 154 events across 31 countries (with Bulgaria hosting the largest number)

  • Activities in 20 languages

  • 78 in-person, 64 online, and 12 hybrid events

  • Flagship opening event in Brussels and online: Is public health relevant in the new world?

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