Public Health programme
The Second Programme of Community Action in the Field of Health 2008-2013 came
into force on 1 January 2008. This follows the first Programme of Community
action in the field of public health (2003-2008) which financed over 300
projects and other actions.
It is intended to complement, support
and add value to the policies of the Member States and contribute to increase
solidarity and prosperity in the European Union by protecting and promoting
human health and safety and by improving public health.
The programme has three overarching objectives. It seeks to:
- improve citizens' health security
- promote health
- generate and disseminate health information
Variants
- EU Public Health programme