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EU4Health Civil Society Alliance Appeals to President von der Leyen to appoint a Vice-President for Health, Wellbeing and Social Rights
11 July, 2024
The EU4Health Civil Society Alliance has published a letter to European Commission President nominee Ursula von der Leyen calling for the appointment of a Vice-President for Health, Wellbeing and Social Rights. This appointment will ensure that:
- Health is maintained as a political priority on the EU agenda and the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic are applied.
- The European Health Union is further implemented, strengthened and deepened, with appropriate funding under the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028-2034).
- A strong and coordinated EU health policy to counter current pressing challenges and ensure the sustainability of health systems is fostered.
Read the complete letter here.
About EU4Health
EU4Health is a pan-European alliance of European, national and grassroots level health organisations, of which EuroHealthNet is a member. Coordinated by a group of European level health umbrella NGOs, the group shares a vision of a Europe where all people are as healthy as they can be throughout their lives. The campaign aims to ensure that EU action on health remains strong post COVID-19.
