On 18 April the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work launched the "Working together for risk prevention" campaign. It encourages organisations and management to actively engage with workforce and their representatives to improve health and safety for all.

It will be possible to follow the conference (3 May in Brussels) directly online. The event will showcase achievements of projects financed by the European Commission in the field of public health.

A video message from the EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy was released on 18 April. A thematic conference will follow on 15-16 May in Brussels.

On 18 April the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work launched the "Working together for risk prevention" campaign. It encourages organisations and management to actively engage with workforce and their representatives to improve health and safety for all.

The official EU public health portal has been revamped. Its new design aims at attracting new visitors and at further raising awareness about public health issues.

The official EU public health portal has been revamped. Its new design aims at attracting new visitors and at further raising awareness about public health issues.

It will be possible to follow the conference (3 May in Brussels) directly online. The event will showcase achievements of projects financed by the European Commission in the field of public health.

A video message from the EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy was released on 18 April. A thematic conference will follow on 15-16 May in Brussels.

EU scientific committees have assessed the potential risks of accidental ingestion of products that resemble foods and appeal to children. A citizens' summary is now available online, together with more detailed information.

EU scientific committees have assessed the potential risks of accidental ingestion of products that resemble foods and appeal to children. A citizens' summary is now available online, together with more detailed information.

The crime and violence caused by binge drinking drains hospital resources. The new strategy sets out how the government will attack the problem from every angle.

The Ministry of Health will carry out an extensive nation-wide audit and control action in all 67 emergency units financed from the state budget.

The EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy participated in a dinner debate organised by the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies on 27 March in Brussels. His speech focused on solutions that telehealth can bring for better quality healthcare.

The EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy participated in a dinner debate organised by the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies on 27 March in Brussels. His speech focused on solutions that telehealth can bring for better quality healthcare.

The European Immunization Week is organised annually by the WHO Regional Office for Europe. The goal of this seventh edition is to increase vaccination coverage by raising awareness on the importance of immunisation.

The Public Policy Exchange is organising a conference on sexual health among young people, gathering EU policy makers and academics. Discussions will be centred on better communication to young people and how to improve prevention of STIs.

The conference, under the patronage of Commissioner John Dalli, offers discussion on the future organisation of hospital services.

This report, commissioned by the European Commission, showcases local-level interventions to combat childhood obesity. It includes information on obesity policies and their effectiveness. The report is also intended as a practical toolkit for public health professionals.

This report, commissioned by the European Commission, showcases local-level interventions to combat childhood obesity. It includes information on obesity policies and their effectiveness. The report is also intended as a practical toolkit for public health professionals.

The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe has published a new report on alcohol consumption, health outcomes and actions to reduce alcohol-related harm across the EU.

The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe has published a new report on alcohol consumption, health outcomes and actions to reduce alcohol-related harm across the EU.

This report, a joint publication from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and WHO Regional Office for Europe, analyses data collected in countries throughout the European region. It reports a decrease in tuberculosis incidence. However, drug-resistant tuberculosis is becoming a major concern and there is an urgent need to address this issue.

This report, a joint publication from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and WHO Regional Office for Europe, analyses data collected in countries throughout the European region. It reports a decrease in tuberculosis incidence. However, drug-resistant tuberculosis is becoming a major concern and there is an urgent need to address this issue.

The theme of this year's World Health Day on 7 April is healthy ageing. The objective is to encourage age-friendly policies and active ageing.

The theme of this year's World Health Day on 7 April is healthy ageing. The objective is to encourage age-friendly policies and active ageing.

The EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy speaks about ageing and health in a video message prepared for World Health Day.

The EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy speaks about ageing and health in a video message prepared for World Health Day.

At a recent conference in Brussels, over 600 participants were encouraged to build the critical mass for change in health and social care to help Europeans live active and healthy lives as they age. An invitation for commitments and a web-based marketplace for innovative ideas were launched.

At a recent conference in Brussels, over 600 participants were encouraged to build the critical mass for change in health and social care to help Europeans live active and healthy lives as they age. An invitation for commitments and a web-based marketplace for innovative ideas were launched.

Starvation, malnutrition and associated diseases are the cause of death for up to 5% of patients in European hospitals. Inadequate feeding of patients is a cause for concern at Czech hospitals and healthcare facilities. The elderly are one of the groups at risk.

During a stay in a care home, Henry Hyrpel developed bed sores that were so bad that he had to be admitted to hospital – where he died. According to experts, his case shows that the elderly risk ending up in limbo between care home, GP and hospital, where nobody takes responsibility.

On 18 November 2011, a conference brought stakeholders together to discuss major brain diseases in the societal context. Conference conclusions were presented during the Council of EU Health Ministers in December 2011.

Azheimer Europe is an EU-wide non-governmental organisation focusing on dementia-related issues. Its main area of work is health promotion.

ALCOVE's main objectives are to establish a European network for exchange of knowledge on dementia and to improve data collection and early diagnosis, as well as better care for dementia patients.