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WHO Publication on "Ethical Governance of Pandemic Influenza Preparedness" |
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Written by Euregha
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16 May 2008
As a follow-up of the Eleventh Futures Forum held in June 2007, the World Health Organisation European Region launched a publication focused on some countries’ experience in applying ethical governance approaches to a major contemporary policy concern for WHO and its Member States: preparedness for an influenza pandemic. The topic provided a concrete policy-making example to give evidence of the efficacy of generic ethical governance approaches in European health systems. For further information, the document is available online on the WHO European Region website.
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WHO issues "Scaling up health service delivery: from pilot innovations to policies and programmes" |
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Written by Euregha
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16 May 2008
The World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a new publication entitled "Scaling up health service delivery: from pilot innovations to policies and programmes" centred on ways to increase the impact of health service innovations that have been tested in pilot or experimental projects. It addresses the failure to expand successful pilot projects in order to benefit larger populations. Using examples from Africa, Asia and Latin America, the book presents a conceptual framework for scaling up pilot projects. For further information, please visit the WHO website. |
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The Commission calls for public consultation on medical devices |
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Written by Euregha
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15 May 2008
On 8 May 2008, DG Enterprise has asked stakeholders to assess the current directives on medical devices in a public consultation. Any comments and information on this public consultation should be submitted by 2 July 2008.
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Exchanging best practices for suicide prevention |
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Written by Euregha
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15 May 2008
Suicide is not only a personal tragedy, it represents a serious public health problem, particularly in the WHO European Region. There is a growing evidence that mental disorders and self-destructive behaviour have increased in the last 40 years in both poor and rich countries. For this reason, Vleva region together with EUREGHA organised a roundtable to bring together various stakeholder to facilitate an open debate on successful ways to prevent suicide.
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HEAL/EUREGHA Conference: "Climate change and the challenges for public health: engaging the regions" |
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Written by Euregha
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14 May 2008
EUREGHA together with the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) is organising a conference on “Climate change and the challenges for public health: engaging the regions” that will take place on 24 June 2008 at the Committee of the Regions. To register, please sign up the registration form by Friday 30 May 2008.
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