The European Public Health Association Newsletter - October 2023 |
1. EditorialWishing you a pleasant read and looking forward to the 16th European Public Health conference taking place next week. Iveta Nagyova, EUPHA President & Charlotte Marchandise, EUPHA Executive Director |
2. EUPHA updateNew EUPHA Executive DirectorWe are pleased to announce that Charlotte Marchandise is the new EUPHA Executive Director. #EUPHAatEPH2023 in DublinWe are excited to see many of you next week in Dublin, at the 2023 European Public Health Conference. #EPH2023 will feature an extensive line-up of sessions and events, including a remarkable total of 110 sessions co-organised by EUPHA, its sections, and valued partners. While polishing your slides and packing your luggage, we also invite you to connect with us through LinkedIn, X/Twitter, and Facebook. To stay informed and discuss, please use hashtags #EUPHAatEPH2023 and #EPH2023. Finally, make sure to spot the EUPHA stand in Dublin and come say hello. Slán go fóill! EUPHA Secretary elected to both the European and US National Academy of MedicineCharles Agyemang is elected to membership in Academia Europaea and elected by the US National Academy of Medicine. Election to the US Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognises individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Double congratulation to our EUPHA Secretary, Charles Agyemang! EUPHA Health workforce research midterm conference announcementTheme of the conference is Investing in healthcare workforce governance: strengthen equity, inclusion and mental health and well-being. |
3. European Public Health Conference16th EUROPEAN PUBLIC HEALTH CONFERENCE, DUBLIN, IRELAND, 8 - 11 NOVEMBER 2023
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4. EUPHA members updateNew boards at the Belgium and Spanish associationsNewly elected boards at both the Belgium Association of Public Health Association (BAPH) and Spanish Association of Public Health and Healthcare (Sociedad Española de Salud Pública y Administración Sanitaria (SESPAS)). EUPHA wishes the new boards success! |
5. European Journal of Public HealthVolume 33, Issue 5, October 2023 EDITORIALS SOCIOECONOMIC DETERMINANTS HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH MIGRATION AND HEALTH WORK AND HEALTH ENVIROMMENTAL RISKS SMOKING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY VACCINATION COVID-19 MISCELLANEOUS EUROPEAN PUBLIC HEALTH NEWS |
6. Call for proposals, job opportunitiesWFPHA calls for submissions for Volume 2 of the Casebook on Advocacy in Public Health. Share your stories of public health advocacy from around the globeLearn more & submit your case here. The deadline is December 31, 2023 Call for experts for the Advisory Committee on Public Health EmergenciesDG SANTE is launching an Open Call to invite independent experts of 16 different economic sectors to submit their applications for the multidisciplinary expert group “Advisory Committee on public health emergencies” in accordance with Article 24 of Regulation 2022/2371 on Cross-border Threats to Health. Deadline 15 November 2023. (Senior) Consultant EU Health Policy and Evaluation, NetherlandsYou will be part of a team of 22 consultants in the sector Inclusive Societies, Health, Justice and Migration. Our team consists of ambitious people. In addition to hard work, there is also ample attention given to social activities and personal development. Applications are open until Friday 17 November. You can find the job description here. |
7. Interesting newsTwo interesting upcoming webinars on primary health care by the European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesIntegrating public health and primary health services: building strong foundations for population health, 14 November Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) highlights recent and new results related to the global burden of breast cancer, risk factors for developing breast cancer, and initiatives to prevent breast cancer. |
8. Upcoming courses and conferences
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9. Interesting publicationsWho are the superheroes? A cross-sectional study on the determinants of good health among Italian older adultsAging Clinical and Experimental Research | 25 October 2023 Moving from health workforce crisis to health workforce success: the time to act is nowThe Lancet Regional Health Europe | October 2023 Individual-level risk factors for suicide mortality in the general population: an umbrella reviewLancet Public Health | November 2023 |
10. European Institutions’ newsParliament to hold its fourth European Gender Equality WeekDuring the last week of October 2023, the European Parliament holds its fourth European Gender Equality Week. Following the success of the first three editions organised in October 2020, 2021 and 2022, the European Parliament continues this important initiative to highlight its continues efforts to place women at the centre of legislation. Since the last edition of the European Gender Equality Week, important legislation was adopted: Women on boards, Equal pay, as well as the EU accession to the Istanbul Convention. Large majority of Europeans consider mental health promotion as important as physical health promotionOn the eve of World Mental Health Day, a new Eurobarometer on mental health has revealed that nine in ten respondents (89%) consider that mental health promotion is as important as physical health promotion. People first: Healthy Workplaces Campaign guides digitalisation of workThe official launch of the new Healthy Workplaces Campaign, 'Safe and healthy work in the digital age' by the European Union information agency for occupational safety and health took place 25 OCtober 2023. Addressing the impact of technologies like robots or Artificial Intelligence and new forms of work such as digital platform work and remote work, the campaign aims to promote collaboration, enhance awareness, and encourage a safe and productive use of digital technologies across diverse sectors and workplaces. |
11. European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control newsEurosurveillance - Volume 28, Issue 39, 28 September 2023Rapid communication Surveillance Eurosurveillance - Volume 28, Issue 40, 05 October 2023Rapid communication Euroroundup Research Eurosurveillance - Volume 28, Issue 41, 12 October 2023Rapid communication Surveillance Research Perspective Miscellaneous Eurosurveillance - Volume 28, Issue 42, 19 October 2023Rapid communication Research Eurosurveillance - Volume 28, Issue 43, 26 October 2023Rapid communication Perspective |
12. WHO newsWHO/Europe, the European Commission and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control urge eligible groups to get vaccinated or boosted to save lives this autumn and winterAs autumn turns to winter, the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the European Commission, and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control are issuing a clear, urgent message: people who remain unprotected against both COVID-19 and seasonal influenza – especially those most vulnerable and at risk – should take up any offer for vaccination to prevent or mitigate the impact of these co-circulating respiratory infections. 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe draws to a close with a clear focus on resilience amid ongoing challenges and crisesThe 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC73), held on 24–26 October 2023 in Astana, Kazakhstan, brought together the Region’s 53 Member States along with a range of health stakeholders, including civil society and, notably, youth representatives from across the Region. Learn more about this 73rd session here. WHO outlines considerations for regulation of artificial intelligence for healthThe World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new publication listing key regulatory considerations on artificial intelligence (AI) for health. The publication emphasizes the importance of establishing AI systems’ safety and effectiveness, rapidly making appropriate systems available to those who need them, and fostering dialogue among stakeholders, including developers, regulators, manufacturers, health workers, and patients. |
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