Thursday 15 May - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health

Daily Partners: EuroHealthNet, Health promotion section

Daily message

Good health is not just a matter of personal choices or medical care—it is shaped by the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. Factors such as income, education, housing, employment, and social support have a profound impact on health outcomes, yet access to healthcare and opportunities for well-being remain deeply unequal. To achieve true health equity, we must address these systemic disparities and create inclusive policies that ensure everyone, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to live a healthy life.

How can we build fairer and more inclusive health systems? What policies can reduce health inequalities and improve access to care? How can innovation help close the gap and ensure no one is left behind?

Sub-themes

• Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and equal access to care.
• Addressing social and economic barriers to health.
• Health equity across all stages of life.
• Policies to reduce health disparities.
• Digital health and AI for inclusive healthcare.
• Intergenerational approaches to health equity.
• Gender, LGBTQ+, migrant health, and inclusive healthcare
• Innovative solutions for fair and sustainable health systems.
• Multiannual financial frameworks and public health.

By tackling the root causes of health disparities, we can move toward a future where good health is not a privilege but a fundamental right for all.

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