On 17 January, the EU Health Coalition published its call to action on Investing in health, in the framework of the meeting of the health ministers of OECD countries that took place in Paris on January 23.
With this call to action the EU Health Coalition would like to remind governments and policy makers that spending on health is not primarily a cost in the annual budget, but an investment in the future. In particular:
- Prevention and early detection of disease such as cancer or cardiovascular disease means more people staying healthy for It also means that those who do fall ill receive care when the disease is easier to treat, avoiding complications and disease progression that not only result in ill health and premature death, but also in higher costs for the health and social care systems.
- Access to and use of health data, diagnostics and digital tools can lead to more efficient and personalised care, support healthcare professionals in their work and enable patients to more effectively manage their own
- Advanced therapies provide the opportunity to transform and potentially cure rare and genetic diseases, saving lives or replacing life-long intervention that is burdensome for both patients and healthcare
- People living with chronic disease who are enabled to manage their health through effective interventions and tailored coordinated care programs can continue to be part of the workforce and contribute to the society
Background
The EU Health Coalition is a multi-stakeholder initiative representing 49 organisations from across the healthcare sector. UEHP has been a member of the coalition since 2018.
More on the call to action