Objectives/aims:
To promote and strengthen public health research and practice in Europe
To improve communication between policymakers, researchers and practitioners
To provide a platform for the exchange of information, experience and research
To encourage and promote effective European joint research and other activities in the field of public health research and health services research in Europe
EJPH
EUPHA publishes a scientific journal six times a year entitled European Journal of Public Health. The EJPH does not only publish refereed original articles, but also provides a forum for discussion and debate of current international public health issues with a focus on the European region.
Annual scientific conferences
EUPHA convenes a scientific conference every year, bringing together public health experts throughout Europe and beyond. The conferences offer a platform for the exchange of information and an opportunity for international research groups to meet and present their work.
Sections
EUPHA encourages the creation of sections for specific public health themes, which are international and open to all regular EUPHA members. The goal is to bring together researchers and public health professionals working in the same field for the exchange of information and the setting up of joint policies, reports and research.
Current sections:
Health
promotion
Food
and nutrition
Migrant
health
Communicable diseases
Utilisation
of medicines
Public health epidemiology
Social
security and health
Child and adolescent health
Public
health practice and policy
Health services research
Infectious diseases control
Public health genomics
Projects
EUPHA is also an active partner in projects. One of these is Sphere (strengthening public
health research in Europe).
Statements and reports
Actions on European health issues - EUPHA and its members aim to be proactive in public health in Europe by giving out statements, reports and by actively participating in the planning of the future of public health in Europe. Click here for an overview of our statements/reports.