Giving Health a Voice

This episode focuses on the "economy of wellbeing," a globally transformative concept. Our guest is a leading figure in this movement - Christine Brown, Head of the WHO European Office for Investment for Health and Development.The episode aims to provide an understanding of the economy of wellbeing, highlight the limitations of relying solely on current economic tools, and stress the importance of diverse voices in decision-making regarding the economy. The discussion explores the intersection of health, inclusion, and prosperity.Hosted by Milka Sokolovic and Frazer Goodwin, this episode encourages viewers to recognise the significance of their voices in shaping a world where these elements are intertwined.Giving Health a Voice is the podcast of the European Public Health Alliance, bringing public health to the fore and discussing the most pressing issues with experts in the field. It will speak to both those with a stake in health and those whose health is at stake.Follow EPHA’s podcast, whether you’re a policymaker, a health professional, or someone passionate about your own and others' health. Together, we advocate for better health in Europe.Follow @EPHA_EU on Twitter, the European Public Health Alliance on LinkedIn, or subscribe to our newsletters for regular updates.

The Rome Public Health Advocacy Manifesto represents a significant step forward in prioritizing public health on a global scale. Its focus on people, planet, evidence-based policy, partnerships, investment, and trust in science highlights the key areas that need urgent attention for a world in turmoil. In this episode, we discuss with those that helped develop the manifesto and very publicly signed it to find out what that they found new and important in it and what they personally committed to by putting their signature on the manifesto. Featured:Carlo Signorelli - President of ASPHERInes Siepmann - Coordinator of Young Professionals Programme, ASPHERAlice Chapman-Hatchett - President of EPHARobert Otok - Director of ASPHERSee here for more information on the text of the manifesto and how you too can commit to it and actions that will address its five objectives.Giving Health a Voice is the podcast of the European Public Health Alliance, bringing public health to the fore and discussing the most pressing issues with experts in the field. It will speak to both those with a stake in health and those whose health is at stake.Follow EPHA’s podcast, whether you’re a policymaker, a health professional, or someone passionate about your own and others' health. Together, we advocate for better health in Europe.Follow @EPHA_EU on Twitter, the European Public Health Alliance on LinkedIn, or subscribe to our newsletters for regular updates.

In this episode, Milka is joined by Martin McKee – professor, researcher, and top European public health expert. Best known for his research on the health effects of the collapse of the Soviet bloc, European law and health policy, Martin has published over 1,000 papers in peer-reviewed journals, with his contributions highly valued and globally recognised.  As a society, we need to recognize that every political decision and law impacts our health, whether directly or indirectly. Martin therefore stresses the need for fundamental changes to political and economic systems, and the role that public health professionals and advocates can play in bringing about this change.Giving Health a Voice is the podcast of the European Public Health Alliance, bringing public health to the fore and discussing the most pressing issues with experts in the field. It will speak to both those with a stake in health and those whose health is at stake.Follow EPHA’s podcast, whether you’re a policymaker, a health professional, or someone passionate about your own and others' health. Together, we advocate for better health in Europe.Follow @EPHA_EU on Twitter, The European Public Health Alliance on LinkedIn, or subscribe to our newsletters for regular updates.

Greg Martin is the Director of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre in Ireland and has a diverse background in global health. He trained as a doctor in South Africa and worked with organizations such as the WHO, UNITAID, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative. He now runs a Global Health YouTube channel with over 100K subscribers where he discusses threats and opportunities, including pandemic responses, antimicrobial resistance, and the impact of climate change. Greg emphasizes the importance of remembering marginalized populations and how focusing on their needs can benefit the entire system. Despite the challenges, he remains optimistic about the future of public health and highlights the role of advocacy in improving responses to these threats.Giving Health a Voice is the podcast of the European Public Health Alliance, bringing public health to the fore and discussing the most pressing issues with experts in the field. It will speak to both those with a stake in health and those whose health is at stake.Follow EPHA’s podcast, whether you’re a policymaker, a health professional, or someone passionate about your own and others' health. Together, we advocate for better health in Europe.Follow @EPHA_EU on Twitter, The European Public Health Alliance on LinkedIn, or subscribe to our newsletters for regular updates.

Have you ever been to the pharmacy and couldn’t find the medicine you were looking for? Have you or your doctor struggled to find a medicine for you? Do you wonder why there are good new medicines for some diseases and no alternatives for others? In this episode, we delve into the revision of the EU's pharmaceutical framework and discuss its history and importance. Hosted by Frazer Goodwin, we sat down with Rosa Castro, EPHA's Senior Policy Manager for Healthcare Delivery, and someone that has been deeply involved in the discussions helping the Commission to prepare their proposal, including discussions with the European Medicine Agency. Giving Health a Voice is the podcast of the European Public Health Alliance, bringing public health to the fore and discussing the most pressing issues with experts in the field. It will speak to both those with a stake in health and those whose health is at stake. Follow EPHA’s podcast, whether you’re a policymaker, a health professional, or someone passionate about your own and others' health. Together, we advocate for better health in Europe. Follow @EPHA_EU on Twitter, The European Public Health Alliance on LinkedIn, or subscribe to our newsletters for regular updates.

To kick off the new podcast, we discuss the recently adopted EU Global Health Strategy. This revised the previous 2010 version with a new plan with a stronger focus on health in Europe and how it relates to the wider world. We are joined in this episode by Ilona Kickbush, someone who has been active since before the first strategy was adopted, and who talks about the new strategy’s ambition and its impact in Europe and beyond. Giving Health a Voice is the podcast of the European Public Health Alliance, bringing public health to the fore and discussing the most pressing issues with experts in the field. It will speak to both those with a stake in health and those whose health is at stake. Follow EPHA’s podcast, whether you’re a policymaker, a health professional, or someone passionate about your own and others' health. Together, we advocate for better health in Europe.  Follow @EPHA_EU on Twitter, The European Public Health Alliance on LinkedIn, or subscribe to our newsletters for regular updates.Disclaimer: the opinions – including possible policy recommendations – expressed during the Giving Health a Voice podcast series are solely those of the individual and do not necessarily represent those of EPHA or the World Health Organization.