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Update 65, "The Eu Makes Plans for Health" - now available online


Change is in the air. In Luxembourg, the work plan for Europe’s new Public Health Programme (2003-2008) is being finalised ready for implementation. In Brussels, Health Commissioner David Byrne believes there is a need for a change in the European Union Treaty - and he is saying so. EPHA welcomes his position. The current legal basis in the Treaty for health protection is very weak. In the absence of political initiatives, it is the European Court of Justice that is making decisions on important health issues. The low ranking afforded to health at the European level is also reflected in resource allocation.

In this issue:

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- Landmark Thinking on European Public Health

- EU Health Activities at a glance

- Where We Are and Where We Are Going

Fernand Sauer, Director of Public Health, DG Sanco

- A stronger Role for the Eu in Public Health Policy?

Interview: Martin McKee, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

- Treaty Changes for a "Europe of Health"

David Byrne, Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection

- EPHA’s Vision for the Year 2008

Andrew Hayes, President, European Public Health Alliance

- EPHA Members’ Priorities for Action

EU Presidency:

- Interview with Lars Looke Rasmussen, Danish Health Minister

Policy:

- WHO Provides Important Pointers

- Making CAP Healthier

Regular features:

- EU developments in health

- EU agenda and MEP’s questions

- News in brief

- Health corner: EPHA member activities

- EPHA in action

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Last modified on July 10 2003.

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