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Commissioner Byrne’s non-paper and consultation process

Speaking at the "EU Public Health Policy Dialogue" organised by the European Policy Centre on 15 July, Health and Consumer Protection Commissioner David Byrne launched an informal consultation process on the future of EU health policy. Commissioner Byrne also released a non-paper, "Enabling Good Health for all", which establishes his views on a future EU Health Strategy.

Public bodies, interest groups and individual citizens were invited to contribute to the reflection process by 15 October.


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EPHA responds to the Commission Consultation on health strategy


The European Public Health Alliance responded to the consultation on the future EU Health Strategy launched by Commissioner Byrne.
You can find the full text of the response attached.
EPHA welcomes this consultation proces that is transparent, open and extensive. A wide range of EPHA members have contributed comments on the overall health policy and areas where they have specific expertise. The Public Health Programme provides DG SANCO with a legal foundation and financial means for action (...)

EPHA members respond to the Commission Consultation on health strategy


A number of EPHA members responded to the consultation on the future EU Health Strategy launched by Commissioner Byrne.
You can find the full texts of the responses by EPHA members below.
Members who responded include:
The Association of Natural Medicine in Europe (ANME)
Standing Committee of European Doctors
Eurocare
Europa Donna
The European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG)
The European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations (EFA)
The European Heart (...)


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Results of the EU consultation on the EU Health Strategy


The European Commission published on 1 June 2007 a report on the results of the consultation to the EU Health Strategy, which received more than 150 contributions.
In its summary of the consultation, the European Commission acknowledges many of the contributions made by the health community. Several elements of EPHA’s contribution are taken into account in the summary of the consultation.
The general points made by the contributors to this consultation are listed below:
Support to the (...)

What agenda for the EU in 2007?


The European Commission’s agenda for 2007 will be built around four overall priorities: prosperity, solidarity, security and a stronger voice in the world. There is a clear focus on prosperity - alike the 2006 agenda - with emphasis on energy, economic migration, defence industries and markets.
For the first time, the European Commission has prioritised its agenda around 21 strategic initiatives on which officials will focus in 2007. On top of the 21 strategies, the European (...)

Commission reveals results of Consultation on Health Strategy


"Public health continues to be a priority for EU citizens and stakeholders", announces DG SANCO as the results of a public consultation are compiled.
In July 2004, then Health Commissioner Byrne launched a reflection process and public debate on the vision for a health strategy for the EU. A Communication on Health Strategy is expected from the Commission by the end of 2005.
The reflection process generated a major debate across the EU and beyond involving countries as varied as the USA, (...)

EU Health Policy Forum responses to Byrne’s consultation


A number of health organisations at EU and national level have responded to the public Consultation on the future EU Health Strategy launched by Commissioner Byrne on 15 July 2004.
For information purposes, EPHA has compiled the responses received by non-EPHA members.
EPHA is not responsible for the content of these documents nor does it necessarily endorse the points made by external organisations.
For further information or for comments on the responses, please contact the organisations (...)