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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · May 14

Very topical... our Lancet article on health and democracy/trust is out. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The role of health and health systems in shaping political engagement and rebuilding trust in democratic institutions

Around the world, institutional trust is declining while democratic discontent is rising. What role do health and health systems play in this crisis? …

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Apr 23

We just had the briefing meeting in preparation of this webinar, I am really excited about it, don't miss it!

European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · Apr 17

🔔 New #OBSWebinars

🍃 How can we embed climate-smart practices into medical education & training? What lessons can we learn from innovative green skills initiatives across Europe?

Join us for this new #BeWell Project series!

Thurs 24 April, 12:00 CET eurohealthobservatory.who.int/news-room/ev...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · Apr 17

🔔 New #OBSWebinars

🍃 How can we embed climate-smart practices into medical education & training? What lessons can we learn from innovative green skills initiatives across Europe?

Join us for this new #BeWell Project series!

Thurs 24 April, 12:00 CET eurohealthobservatory.who.int/news-room/ev...

Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Apr 8

Health and health systems can make a vital contribution to democracy!
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#trust | European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

🗞️ New article on #trust, health & democracy by Sarah Neville in Financial Times “How to restore trust in doctors in an age of misinformation” looks at the link between ill health, support for po...

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Feb 11

Go and check it out! The Health Reform Tracker is a game changer!

European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · Feb 11

🔴We are live at #OBSWebinars as Katherine Polin gives an interactive presentation on the Health Reform Tracker, showing how to use this tool to see the evolution of health reform trends over time AND across countries📈

Register for the recording & more eurohealthobservatory.who.int/news-room/ev...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · Feb 11

🔴We are live at #OBSWebinars as Katherine Polin gives an interactive presentation on the Health Reform Tracker, showing how to use this tool to see the evolution of health reform trends over time AND across countries📈

Register for the recording & more eurohealthobservatory.who.int/news-room/ev...

Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Feb 7

The Health Reform Tracker is a major tool for evidence informed health system and policy reform!

European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · Feb 7

🤔What are the current health reform trends in Europe?

Join us at #OBSwebinars to find out as we launch the Observatory Health Reform Tracker, an online tool comprising over 630 reforms & 30 countries to date.

⏰11 Feb 12h CET 👉 Register to attend or receive the recording tinyurl.com/OBSReformTra...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · Feb 7

🤔What are the current health reform trends in Europe?

Join us at #OBSwebinars to find out as we launch the Observatory Health Reform Tracker, an online tool comprising over 630 reforms & 30 countries to date.

⏰11 Feb 12h CET 👉 Register to attend or receive the recording tinyurl.com/OBSReformTra...

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · Feb 3

🏥 What is the evidence on countering misinformation and disinformation in health systems?

Join us tomorrow as we kick off a new #OBSwebinars year to discuss the role trust plays in our #healthsystems ⤵️

⏰ 4 Feb, 12:00 CET ➡️ tinyurl.com/OBSTrust

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Jan 24

T Altgeld writes a wonderful piece on Prof FW Schwartz. I have been working for FWS for almost 7y. Don’t regret a single day though he was quite special. He had the ability to attract amazing talent - colleagues and friends I have been working with for almost 30y. Thank you!

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Jan 24

Catching up with friends. We all attended a meeting preparing the Health Union Fellowship.

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Jan 3

Beautiful winter day at the Hippodrome of Boitsfort, Brussels.

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Dec 20

Special issue picking up the themes of the EPH-conference EUPHA 2024 in Lisbon!

European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · Dec 19

🆕 #Eurohealth Special Issue, reflecting on the #EPH2024 Conference in Lisbon, 🇵🇹. With over 3,000 participants, the event highlighted the power of #innovation, equity & collaboration in addressing today’s #publichealth challenges. @eupha.bsky.social

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European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies @obshealth.bsky.social · Dec 19

🆕 #Eurohealth Special Issue, reflecting on the #EPH2024 Conference in Lisbon, 🇵🇹. With over 3,000 participants, the event highlighted the power of #innovation, equity & collaboration in addressing today’s #publichealth challenges. @eupha.bsky.social

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Dec 4

EHTEL 25th Anniversary Conference: speaking on the health and care workforce crisis and digital health literacy. Presenting some preliminary results from the BeWell project.

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Dec 3

Only one week to go! Register online: eurohealthobservatory.who.int/news-room/ev...

Leveraging evidence to transform health systems: Passing the baton at the Observatory

Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 15:30-17:30 (CET) Livestream from Brussels, Belgium The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies is pleased to invite you to a special symposium marking the ap...

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Dec 2

Today speaking on skill-mix and digital skills at the kick-off meeting on Spain’s health workforce strategy at the Ministry of health in Madrid. Thanks to Tomas Zapata WHO/EURO for inviting me!

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Dec 2

Becky McCall published in medscape an article on our workshop and report on the public debate on the future health priorities of the EU. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

Health Security Scores Low on Europeans’ Health Agendas

But the European public gives high priority to other sectors strongly integrating health into their policymaking.

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Oct 25

Health is central to people’s lives yet an under-appreciated influence on politics. What can health systems do to ensure the opinions of people with poor health are heard?
Join us at #OBSwebinars to find out!
⏱️ Tues 29 Oct, 15:00 CET eurohealthobservatory.who.int/news-room/ev... w/
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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Aug 19

Beyond experts, what's the public opinion on #EuropeanHealthUnion? According to a study from 2023 they strongly desire the EU to address public health matters and effectively respond to future health threats through a uni ed European policy.
cris.maastrichtuniversity.nl/ws/portalfil...

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Aug 19

EuroHealthNet—in collaboration with the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies—has conducted a Foresight study on key key public health challenges in Europe for the year 2035 - and there is a clear role for the EU and international agencies addressing them
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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Aug 19

Participants recognise the role of the Commission in health and see the new European Parliament and Commission as a critical opportunity to encourage the right health priorities. They want the Commission to play an ongoing and increasing role in public health and in fostering health leadership.

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Aug 19

Results of a public debate on the future health priorities of the EU demonstrate that participants want to keep health at the top of the political agenda.
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A public debate on the future health priorities of the European Union: Outcomes, insights and ideas for action

Report

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Aug 19

Loads of background analysis can be found here: eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications...

A Europe that cares, prepares, protects: Strengthening the EU Health Union (Eurohealth)

To mark the 2024 Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Belgian health presidency team and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies worked together to reflect on a...

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Aug 19

9 improve EU implementation tools

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Aug 19

8 address the impact of climate change on health

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Aug 19

7 ; improve the security of supply for and access to medicinal products, and the security of supply for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Aug 19

6 take actions in the fields of preparedness and communicable diseases

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Aug 19

5 strengthen the EU ecosystem for clinical trials

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Dr Matthias Wismar @matthiaswismar.bsky.social · Aug 19

4 effectively combat antimicrobial resistance

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