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“Homelessness can affect anyone, and more quickly than you might think”: how Austria is leading the way to end homelessness
Neunerhaus, an Austrian social organisation, throws a lifeline, not just a helping hand, to those facing homelessness. In… Read More
Oral health matters: reframing oral health as a public health priority
For too long, oral health has hidden in the shadows of health discussions, yet Europe is facing a… Read More
Breaking down silos: Estonia’s journey towards a unified prevention system
In the complex and dynamic world of public health, cross-sectoral collaboration has emerged as an essential tool for… Read More
Increasing uptake: the impact of Slovakia’s free HPV vaccination rollout
In 2020, cervical cancer accounted for 2.5% of all new cancer cases diagnosed in women (excluding non-melanomxa skin… Read More
Creating enabling environments: how innovative approaches can help protect the vulnerable
Editorial What is the power of community? In edition 21 we uncover stories from across Europe to find… Read More
Why collaborating with communities is essential to eradicate health inequalities
95.3 million people (representing 22% of the population) are at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the… Read More
Breaking the stigma: welcome to the Men’s Shed movement
Loneliness is on the rise in Ireland. In a primary study undertaken by the European Commission, over 20%… Read More
Period poverty: the impact of Scotland’s revolutionary Act one year on
Having access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, waste management, and education are basic needs. But for many across… Read More
Curbing the crisis: the impact of Energy Cafés
Europe’s households endured one of the toughest winters this past season. The spike in energy costs have had… Read More
Cultura en Vena: injecting culture into health
How can culture and art contribute to our health and wellbeing? For some, paintings, music, dance and other… Read More
Everybody counts: stopping the cycle of social exclusion
Current crises have led to a stark increase in inequalities across the EU. A new Science-for-Policy report recently… Read More
Can municipalities be umbrella settings for health?
Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve their health, and… Read More
Can times of crisis provide an opportunity for change for health and wellbeing?
Churchill famously said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste”. The focus on public health since the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered… Read More