Euractiv Est. 1min 23-09-2022 (updated: 12-10-2022 ) The state of a true European Health Union. [SHUTTERSTOCK/Yavdat] Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Print Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram From digitalisation to ethics, from mental health to cancer – the health sector is faced with several crucial policy challenges. In recent years, drawbacks in the health systems were exposed even further by the COVID-19 pandemic. In some cases it was translated into policy developments, in others society is still awaiting those. The recently unveiled digital health data space proposal, and the European care strategy, alongside the legislation to come, such as the revision of the EU pharmaceutical legislation are just some of the topics keeping policymakers busy. EURACTIV’s health team reports on the latest challenges for the sector from the European Health Forum Gastein, one of the leading health policy conferences. Download PDF Growing awareness of healthcare workers’ mental health in EU News | Health 23-09-2022 Est. 5minAs European health and care systems are threatened by possible shortages of workers, the conversation turns towards improving the working conditions. Paying attention to mental health has an important role here. WHO: Action against out-of-pocket payments must target most vulnerable News | Health 04-10-2022 Est. 4minOut-of-pocket medical payments are an increasing challenge in the midst of a cost of living crisis. To avoid more catastrophic health spending, politicians must target the most vulnerable, says the World Health Organisation (WHO). Former EU health chief: Cooperation between member states still missing Interview | Health 07-10-2022 Est. 4minThe European Commission’s actions on health are just a first step, as they need to be followed by increasing the collaboration of the member states in the health field, Vytenis Andriukaitis told EURACTIV in an interview. A moonshot in healthcare thinking Opinion | Promoted content | Health 23-09-2022 Est. 7minEurope and the world face multiple crises that challenge civilisation's very survival. These call for a radical re-ordering of our socio-economic priorities, putting health at the core. Dr Clemens Martin Auer, EHFG President, sets the scene for the 25th edition of the Forum.
