Archive for the ‘Press releases’ Category
CPME condemns the Turkish doctor leaders’ prison sentencesComments Off on CPME condemns the Turkish doctor leaders’ prison sentences
The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) calls on the Turkish authorities to immediately drop all charges against Turkish doctors and academics accused of ‘propaganda for a terrorist organisation’. Please, find here the full press release.
Dentists, Doctors and Veterinarians call for the implementation of a One Health culture in undergraduate educationComments Off on Dentists, Doctors and Veterinarians call for the implementation of a One Health culture in undergraduate education
The professional and student organisations representing the Medical Doctors, the Dentists and the Veterinarians of Europe call on academics and policymakers at national and European level to foster exchanges between medical, dental and veterinary schools under the One Health approach. Full joint press release available here.
Health groups call for greater EU leadership in tackling climate changeComments Off on Health groups call for greater EU leadership in tackling climate change
Brussels, 29 November 2018 – New research published in The Lancet medical journal today shows that emissions, climate change and rising temperatures are already exposing people everywhere to an unacceptably high health risk. The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME), in collaboration with the Lancet Countdown, has published a Briefing for EU Policymakers focusing on the […]
Outcomes of the CPME meetings on 10 November 2018 in Geneva, SwitzerlandComments Off on Outcomes of the CPME meetings on 10 November 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland
“I would like to thank all CPME members for their active contributions to the successful CPME meetings. We will not accept that political complacency or commercial power set the health policy agenda. Our decisions show that European doctors are committed to defending public health, human rights and high-quality healthcare.” CPME President Dr Jacques de Haller […]
CPME elected the new Executive Committee for 2019 – 2021Comments Off on CPME elected the new Executive Committee for 2019 – 2021
On 10 November 2018, the General Assembly of the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) appointed the members of the CPME Board and elected the President, four Vice-Presidents and the Treasurer. The term of the office starts on 1 January 2019 for a period of three years until 31 December 2021. President-Elect: Prof. Dr […]
CPME condemns the Turkish draft bill on banning doctors from workingComments Off on CPME condemns the Turkish draft bill on banning doctors from working
The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) condemns the new move by the Turkish authorities to restrict the freedom of Turkish physicians to practice medicine. Please, find here the full press release.
Irish Alcohol Bill welcomed as a ground-breaking measure by the European health communityComments Off on Irish Alcohol Bill welcomed as a ground-breaking measure by the European health community
On 17 October 2018, the Irish Public Health (Alcohol) Bill was signed into law by Michael D. Higgins, the President of Ireland. The new Bill presents a set of measures to prevent alcohol related harm, including cancer warnings on the labels. Please find a joint press release by the European health community, co-signed by CPME, here.
European doctors request end of campaign against physicians in TurkeyComments Off on European doctors request end of campaign against physicians in Turkey
The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) calls on the Turkish Government to immediately withdraw its decision to dismiss leaders of the Turkish Medical Association (TMA) from public service and to reinstall them. Please, find here the full press release.
BMA urges clarity for health profession in wake of Brexit Comments Off on BMA urges clarity for health profession in wake of Brexit
The British Medical Association (BMA) is today calling for urgent clarity around the future of doctors currently working in the UK who may otherwise move to work outside the European Union because of Brexit. Speaking at an event at the European Parliament today (23 May), Dr Kitty Mohan, BMA council member and President of the […]
Proposal for the next EU Budget – What next for EU Health Policy?Comments Off on Proposal for the next EU Budget – What next for EU Health Policy?
“The Commission’s approach to define health as part of social policies is certainly more adequate than opting for a purely economic approach. It must now be ensured that the necessary policy expertise is safeguarded, so this instrument can fulfill this aspiration” commented Dr Jacques de Haller, CPME President. Please, click here to read the full joint […]
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