The EU4Health Civil Society Alliance (CSA) has published a letter to European Commission President nominee, Ursula von der Leyen, calling for the appointment of a Vice-President for Health, Wellbeing and Social Rights. The letter notes the importance of health in the European context and calls for a specific VP appointment to ensure:
• Health is maintained as a political priority on the EU agenda and the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic are applied
• The European Health Union is further implemented, strengthened and deepened, with appropriate funding under the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028-2034)
• Strong and coordinated EU health policies to counter pressing challenges and ensure the sustainability of health systems.
The full letter is available at: https://eu4health.eu/appeal-to-president-von-der-leyen-to-appoint-a-vice-president-for-health-wellbeing-and-social-rights/