ASPHER The Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region

ASPHER Annual Conferences

Each year, ASPHER holds an Annual Conference in a major European city. The main purposes of the conferences are: to be a scientific forum for discussion on issues relating to public health training and education; to reinforce networking among members and to offer an opportunity for discussing ASPHER programmes and projects; to present the Andrija Stampar award to a deserving personality in the field of public health; and to convene the ASPHER General Assembly. Since 2008, ASPHER organises its annual conference together with the European Association of Public Health (EUPHA). This joint endevour has been named the European Public Health Conference and combines the respecitve annual meetings of both associations.

Prior to 2008, ASPHER Annual Conferences were taking place in the following locations: Valencia 2007, Maastricht 2006, Yerevan 2005, Caltanissetta 2004, Granada 2003, Zagreb 2002, Debrecen 2001, Aarhus 2000, Madrid 1999, Torino 1998, Prague 1997, Utrecht 1996, London 1995, Krakow 1994, Bielefeld 1993, (...).

ASPHER Annual Conference 2010

3rd European Public Health Conference
10-13 November, Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
Conference Announcement

3rd European Public Health Conference, comprising the ASPHER 32nd Annual Conference, will take place in Amsterdam (The Netherlands), 10-13 November 2010. The central theme of the conference is: Integrated Public Health. Integration – making something into a whole or making something part of a whole - is a key issue in European public health. Integration is believed to be an important prerequisite to address the major challenges of today’s public health systems across Europe such as the growing epidemic of chronic diseases, the potential threat of new infectious diseases, the clustering of social, physical, environmental and behavioural determinants of health, the economic crisis, and the workforce crisis.

Integration is then associated with bringing together of people, disciplines, organisations, sectors, communities, and societies. As such, integration is an inherent aspect of public health given its definition: “Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts and informed choices of society, organisations, public and private, communities and individuals.” Find out more abouth the Conference 2010, here.

The Welcome film from Lodz (with Niek Klazinga)
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ASPHER Annual Conference 2009

2nd European Public Health Conference
25-28 November, Lodz (Poland)
Conference Announcement

For the second year in a row, ASPHER hosted its 31st Annual Conference in conjunction with its strategic partner, the European Public Health Association (EUPHA). However, the (Second) European Public Health Conference for the very first time this year has been organised under the common title: Human Ecology and Public Health, and, consequently, the programmes of ASPHER and EUPHA meetings, for the very first time, have been fully integrated one with another, including joint opening and joint closing ceremonies.

Second European Public Health Conference at EUPHA

ASPHER 2009 Conference Newsletter | ASPHER related sessions at the 2nd European Public Health Conference

Photo gallery from the 2nd European Public Health Conference, Lodz (Poland) available soon

ASPHER Annual Conference 2008
hosted by the National School of Public Health, Lisbon New University.

1st European Public Health Conference
05-08 November, Lisbon (Portugal)
Conference Announcement

In 2008, the ASPHER and EUPHA conferences were combined for the very first time under the title of the First European Public Health Conference. Whilst both organisations held separate programmes within the event, there were also a number of joint activities at the conference. The main theme of the ASPHER conference was Innovation and modernization of education in research in Public Health. Overall, the conference was considered a huge success. One of its most important achievements was to allow many participants to gain a combined view of both ASPHER's and EUPHA's priority areas. Most significantly, EUPHA members were able to learn about training and education in Public Health as represented by ASPHER. At the same time, ASPHER members had access to the latest results in research and practice. This interaction will no doubt facilitate and increase international networking by and among participants of both conferences in the future.
ASPHER 2008 Conference Newsletter | Special Issue #2
ASPHER 2008 Conference Newsletter | Special Issue #1

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First Korean HiT
May 2010, Language: English
The Observatory’s first health system profile on Korea focuses on major health care reforms implemented in the last 10 years. These include the integration of existing health insurance funds into a single insurer system in 2000 and the incremental expansion of the benefit package. A concerted focus on technology assessment also led to the establishment of the National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency in 2008. The future development of the health care system is intended to shift towards a greater focus on preventive health care.
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New book on tackling chronic diseases
May 2010, Language: English
Chronic conditions and diseases are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Europe, accounting for 86% of total premature deaths. The epidemiologic and economic analyses in this book suggest that policy-makers should make chronic disease a priority. This book highlights the main issues and focuses on the strategies and interventions that policy-makers have at their disposal to tackle this increasing challenge.
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New Georgian HiT
April 2010, Language: English
This report chiefly focuses on developments in Georgia after the Rose Revolution in 2003, which brought fundamental change to the role of government in providing, financing and managing health care. Challenges include weak regulation and high levels of out-of-pocket payments, which reduce access to services for much of the population.
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Launch of the 2010 health system review on the Netherlands
in The Hague, 8 April
April 2010, Language: English
The Observatory is proud to launch the newest and long awaited health system review on the Netherlands at the Working Conference on Health Services Research in Europe. The HiT was produced in close collaboration with the Dutch Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL) and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and supported by the Dutch Ministry of Health.
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New Italian HiT
April 2010, Language: English
This new profile of the Italian health system provides updates on reforms as well as future challenges which include overcoming the large variability in the quality of health care among regions; providing a national policy for the governance of patient mobility; and the reorganization of primary health care, among others.
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New Eurohealth
April 2010, Language: English
This issue features a brief history and critical assessment of periodic health examinations by Walter Holland. There is also an article from the new World Health Organization Regional Director for Europe, Zsuzsanna Jakab, who sets out her vision of the way forward for the WHO Regional Office. Other contributions include the occasional debate series, this time focusing on issues around regulation to help minimise bias in respect of the evaluation of new drugs. The issue also features two articles looking at policy implementation: one on mainstreaming public health policy at a European level, the other on the development of policy for older people in Wales.
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New Euro Observer on capital investment
March 2010, Language: English
This issues focuses on capital investment and strategic planning in health care facilities. Case studies come from Spain, Finland and Northern Ireland.
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Capacity planning policy brief
Now available in Russian
March 2010, Language: English, Russian
This policy brief reviews approaches to capacity planning by concentrating on a selection of diverse countries. It presents a range of approaches to health care financing and organization, as they impact capacity planning.
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Nordic health care systems
Now free to dowload
February 2010, Language: English
This comparative study, which also assesses the influence of the European Union on Nordic health systems, highlights how Nordic countries have retained the principles of universalism and equity while promoting the benefits of patient choice.
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Performance measurement
for health system improvement
February 2010, Language: English
This volume presents the opportunities and challenges associated with performance measurement in a framework that is clear and easy to understand. It examines the various levels at which health system performance is undertaken, the technical instruments and tools available, and the implications using these may have for those charged with the governance of the health system.
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EU health trends and analysis
February 2010, Language: English
This report investigates differences in health status within and between European countries. The relationship between living conditions, socioeconomic factors and health is discussed and analysed with the objective of stimulating a debate and policy action for creating a healthier and more equitable society.
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