One of the core external actions of the European Union's (EU) is development. The primary objective of EU development policy is the eradication of global poverty, which includes the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). However, to be able

EPHA is offering to carry out the recruitment process for interns on behalf of its members for October 2009. If you are an EPHA member and are seeking an intern to start at your organisation in October 2009, EPHA is

EPHA working meetings On 9 June, EPHA welcomed François Decaillet Senior adviser from the WHO-Regional Office for Europe who gave a interactive and stimulating session on Europe's place in the world to the participants of EPHA Training Programme for Young

On 19 June 2009, EPHA responded to the public consultation from DG SANCO on the risk assessment of nanomaterials. Please find the EPHA response below. Adequate and effective regulation of nanomaterials and nanotechnology represents a current need for the health

The Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER) has launched a profile on the social networking and micro-blogging service, Twitter. By joining Twitter, ASPHER aims to communicate updates more effectively with its members and others who

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Welcome to the June 2009 Newsletter "European elections marked by record low turnout", "Europe swings to the right amid voter apathy", "The lowest in history". Just some of the many headlines in European newspapers after the European Parliament elections in

DIETS is pleased to announce that its third annual conference will be held in Lisbon, Portugal on 23-24 September 2009. The deadline for early registration is 20 July 2009. More information can be found at the DIETS website. Aim of

Former Polish prime minister Jerzy Buzek was elected President of the European Parliament today for a two-and-a-half year term. The Polish centre-right MEP has been elected with 555 of 644 MEPs votes cast, becoming the first person from the former

In recognition of the shared health and social challenges associated with mental ill health, the Commission has adopted a Commission Communication on a European Initiative on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and a Proposal for a Council Recommendation on measures