Public Health
Programme area objective More resilient and inclusive public health systems.
Rationale for the support
has accelerated the already alarming levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Finally, climate change and economic challenges continue to affect the social determinants of health and overall healthcare funding. This has a negative impact on the resilience of health systems, health equity, and outcomes.
Well-functioning public health systems are a precondition for economic and social cohesion. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the fragility of national health systems and exacerbated existing structural challenges. It underscored the urgent need to address health security gaps and strengthen preparedness for health emergencies. Despite unparalleled EU financial support in the health area, including through the European Health Union and the EU4Health Programme 2021- 2027, many health systems still struggle to provide sustainable healthcare, and inequalities in life expectancy and the burden of diseases remain. Widening regional disparities in access to healthcare exist both within and between countries, and gender inequalities in health persist. Health inequality is shown to reduce economic and social productivity and lead to higher healthcare and welfare costs. COVID-19 triggered a significant especially among children and youth, calling for more integrated and innovative approaches to policy and service delivery. Furthermore, a spike in antibiotic use during the pandemic increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression,
Areas of support
• Public health systems development, including health emergency preparedness, community-based healthcare, and access to primary healthcare. • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR). • Mental health and the promotion of mental well- being and healthy lifestyles, with a focus on children and youth. • Women’s health, including through promoting universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services, and responses to domestic and gender-based violence. • Capacity building and patient involvement with a focus on strengthening patient rights.
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