Gender dimension of trafficking in people This study contributes to the identification and understanding of what is meant by: ‘taking into account the gender perspective, to strengthen the prevention of this crime and protection of the victims thereof’, as required in Article 1 of European Union (EU Directive 2011/36/EU on Preventing and Combating Trafficking in…
Reflections on hospital reforms in the EU
Reflections on hospital reforms in the EU, a Memorandum A look at challenges facing EU hospitals and responses applied: ensure adequate funding, promote primary care and greater shift to outpatient care Giving reflections useful for analysing and planning changes. …more
Best practices and possible pitfalls for public health sector
Opinion on Best practice and potential pitfalls in public health sector commissioning from private providers This aims to contribute to improved policy making on how to commission healthcare from private providers within the EU. Commissioning from private healthcare providers is a policy option that needs careful consideration. If used, a precise definition on what is…
![European flag in button](https://eurohealth.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/eu_flag_button-e1464974756265.jpeg)
Typology of health policy reforms
Health policy reform typology The Opinion on Typology of health policy reforms and framework for evaluating reform effects seeks to guide policy evaluation and design in Member States so national health reforms lead to the desired goals for health systems. The report stresses further reforms are needed to ensure greater effectiveness and efficiency of Europe’s…
![European flag in button](https://eurohealth.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/eu_flag_button-e1464974756265.jpeg)
Access to Health Services in the European Union
Access to Health Services in the EU An opinion Opinion on Access to Health Services in the European Union identifies policy responses to improve access to health services both at national and EU level. The Opinion emphasises that ensuring equitable access to health services is a multi-dimensional challenge, with no quick fixes. It requires commitment…
Alcohol consumption and costs in Ireland
Alcohol consumption, harm and cost in Ireland HRB new report released: Latest compiled data from the Irish hospital in-patient reporting system confirms impacts of alcohol consumption on the health system. This report examines national findings on the patterns and effects of alcohol consumption and it’s impact on individuals and society. …..more
![European flag in button](https://eurohealth.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/eu_flag_button-e1464974756265.jpeg)
Qualified to provide advice on effective ways on investing in health?
Qualified to provide advice on effective ways on investing in health ? Apply for membership of independent expert panel! Call for expression of interest now open! The European Commission seeks experts, from a wide range of disciplines, to join an independent expert panel, on effective ways of investing in health, established in 2012. This panel…
Support health research careers, Ireland
Supporting health research careers HRB announces a research career framework action plan The HRB Strategy for 2016-2020 Research. HRB is committed by Evidence. Action to support exceptional researchers and leaders in health research. The steps taken to achieve this by HRB are outlined in Health Research Career Framework Action Plan …..more
First Lancet transgender health series
Lancet publishes first transgender health series. Transgender people live everywhere but their acceptance in communities and their freedom to live with their chosen gender identity or expression varies according to culture and society. The series led by Sam Winter of Curtin University and Kevin Wylie of the University of Sheffield, is a result of a…
Horizon 2020 – 2016-17 – Information & Communication Technologies.
Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2016-17 in field of Information & Communication Technologies. Incheba conference centre, Bratislava, Slovakia Monday 26 Sep 2016 -Tuesday 27 Sep 2016 It will offer a unique and exceptional opportunity to build quality partnerships with academics, researchers, industrial stakeholders, SMEs and government actors from all over Europe. Registration for the event is…