Experts continue to question the use of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of prosperity. Researchers say that using GDP to guide policy can be misleading, because of its potential failure to indicate problems such as environmental sustainability or social inclusion. A side event is being ...

More health promoting activities are needed for older people if Europe is to cope with future demographic challenges.This was the main message of a conference on health ageing in Europe, organised by the Swedish National Institute of Public Health in cooperation with the Swedish ...

The Equity Channel has produced a policy briefing outlining the main implications of the Treaty of Lisbon as they relate to health. As the long-awaited Treaty of Lisbon enters into force, we can expect to see a more modern EU start ...

Today is officially World AIDS day, this year marked with an international theme of universal access & human rights.Since 1988, the aim of World Aids Day has been to raise public awareness of HIV/AIDS, improving the knowledge and education about the disease and fighting stigma. Today ...

National ministers are attempting to push for greater equity as part of future EU employment plans. The EU 2020 strategy for growth and jobs is the main focus of a meeting of employment and social affairs ministers this week.The need to adopt a universal, equity-focused ...