On November 7, EBC was pleased to host its second webinar, as part of the Thematic Network “Towards an EU Coordination Plan for the Brain” under the EU Health and Food Safety’s Policy Platform.
After an introduction from Prof. Suzanne L Dickson, President of the European Brain Council, Dr. Katrin Seeher (WHO’s Brain Health Unit) detailed the World Health Organization’s response to the burden of brain conditions, neurological and mental alike.
The following panel discussion was an opportunity to explore concrete ways to translate WHO guidelines into EU policy, by bridging policy and patient needs, with the contribution of Dr. Orla Galvin BSc PhD, Executive Director of the European Federation of Neurological Associations.
Prof. Paul Boon, Past President of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) then showcased the work done in advancing brain health and brain capital in the European Union and within Member States.
Finally, Frédéric Destrebecq, EBC’s Executive Director, presented the outcomes of the Public Consultation, which allowed the community to provide feedback on the main structure of the Joint Statement, while both evaluating and suggesting key policy recommendations.
The webinar closed on a call for ambitious and overarching policy action on brain conditions, neurological and mental alike, under a common EU strategy. We would like to thank all speakers and attendees who contributed to the discussion, and invite you to join us at the EUHPP Annual Conference on November 26, to discover the Final Joint Statement of EBC’s Thematic Network.
Replay – Second Webinar of the Thematic Network
What is a Thematic Network?
Thematic Networks are temporary, set up for a period of 6 to 9 months. They are led by a stakeholder organisation selected through a call for proposals and a democratic poll in the Agora Network on the EU Health Policy Platform. The leader prepares a collaborative position paper (the Joint Statement) on a health-related priority. The Platform team organises several open live webinars to discuss ideas before the Joint Statement is drafted and later presented by the organisation in the lead at the EU Health Policy Platform Annual Meeting. All users registered in the Agora network are invited to actively participate in the Thematic Networks by attending webinars, by suggesting their own Joint Statement or by seeking endorsement of their Joint Statement.
How can you Register?
The EU Health Policy Platform (EUHPP) was created by the European Commission as a space for health stakeholders to exchange the latest news, reach a targeted audience to increase the visibility of their initiatives, and build up strong networks. To access EBC-led Thematic Network and the EU Health Policy Platform (EUHPP), you need to register on the platform and receive approval from the EUHPP Team. Below you will find a detailed guide on how to register, as well as infographic explaining the platform and presenting key data on its users.