Health is a political choice!
May 2024
UNIC Health is participating in the European Public Health Week (EUPHW) this year with four activities.
EUPHW, an annual initiative organised and coordinated by the European Public Health Association (EUPHA), began in 2019 and is supported by the WHO Regional Office for Europe. It aims to raise awareness and promote public health across Europe. The initiative features various events, campaigns, and activities organised by public health institutions, organisations, and individuals throughout Europe. The focus is on addressing key public health challenges, sharing knowledge and best practices, and advocating for policies that improve the health and well-being of European citizens.
This year’s theme is ‘Health is a political choice!’ – highlighting the interplay between politics and health to create sustainable change for better health in the future.
Find below the sub-theme for each day, the activity, and relevant links.
MONDAY, 13 MAY 2024:
HEALTH IS A POLITICAL CHOICE: STARTING THE DISCUSSION
Panel discussion: ‘Politics, Policy and the Public’s Health’
Organizers: UNIC Health in partnership with the Cyprus Epidemiology and Public Health Association
TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024:
MENTAL HEALTH: PEOPLE AT THE CENTRE
Online Campaign & Social Media Messaging: ‘Beat Exam Stress’
Organizers: UNIC Health
WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024:
PLANETARY HEALTH: A GLOCAL APPROACH
Webinar: ‘BreathIN – Air Pollution, Biodiversity, and Green Buildings’
Organizers: UNIC Health (Cyprus) / Polytechnic Institute of Tomar (Instituto Politécnico de Tomar, IPT) (Portugal) / Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (IPLeiria, Portugal) / Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH, Greece)
FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2024:
NEXT GENERATION: PUBLIC HEALTH OF TODAY AND TOMORROW
Online Campaign & Social Media Messaging: ‘What is Public Health for you?’
You can see the postings HERE on the day
Organizers: Cyprus Epidemiology and Public Health Association in partnership with Cyprus University of Technology (School of Health Sciences), European University Cyprus (School of Medicine/School of Sciences) and University of Nicosia (Medical School)