European Public Health Alliance

The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) (pronunciation: /ˈjʊərəpiːən/ /ˈpʌblɪk/ /ˈhɛlθ/ /əˈlaɪəns/) is a non-profit organization that advocates for better public health in Europe, working to reduce health inequalities and promote health-enhancing policies.

Etymology

The term "European Public Health Alliance" is self-explanatory. It refers to a public health alliance that operates within the European region. The term "public health" is derived from the Latin "publicus," meaning "of the people," and "salus," meaning "health." An "alliance" is a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations, derived from the Old French "alier," meaning "to bind."

History

The European Public Health Alliance was established in 1993. It is a member-led organization made up of public health NGOs, patient groups, health professionals, and disease groups working to improve health and strengthen the voice of public health in Europe.

Related Terms

Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO): Any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level.
Health Inequality: Differences in health status or in the distribution of health resources between different population groups, arising from the social conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age.
Health Policy: Decisions, plans, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific health care goals within a society.

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