Public Health Policy in the EU

Under the Treaty, EU action must aim to improve public health, prevent human illness and diseases, and identify sources of danger to human health.

This has led to integrated health-related work at EU level, aiming to bring health-related policy areas together. Health and consumer protection policies are particularly closely linked. The safety of products and services - including food safety and rapid food alerts - are key priorities here.

FACT SHEETS

General Policy Information

• EU Health Strategy Overview
• EU Health Programme 2008-2013
• High Level Group on Health Care

Health Research

• Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7)
• SMEs in Health Research

Useful Links

Call for Tenders

EU Health Contacts