EKHA
The ERA-EDTA has recognized the need to focus the attention of the political community and, through the media, of people at large-on the burden of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) considering patients’ morbility/mortality as well as the socio-economical impact of dialysis and transplantation in Europe. The realization of the need of a common effort, and even more to tailor the actions on a European level, triggered the creation of the European Kidney Health Alliance (EKHA) in 2007. The EKHA is an alliance of four societies: besides the ERA-EDTA, the European Kidney Patients’ Federation (CEAPIR), the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses’ Association/European Renal Care Association (EDTNA/ERCA), The International Federation of Kidney (IFKF) and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN). The EKHA management committee, which includes two representatives of ERA-EDTA nominated by the Council, works closely with the people involved in the European health organization to increase the awareness on CKD throughout Europe.
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EKHA is very active in pushing kidney related issues on the E.A. Agenda. Here is a letter that on Monday, May 14, 2012 is being sent to Mrs. Grossetete, rapporteur for the Health for Growth program (Public Health).
Letter to Mrs. Grossetête
EKHA INITIATIVES
Invitation Public Consultation
ECDA input to Reflection Process FEB2012
ECDA Annex 1 - 4 Feb2012
EKHA Policy Paper 2012
EKHA-WKD 2012 - Press Release
EKHA-WKD 2012 - Press Conference
MEP Group for Kidney Health Brochure
EKHA-WKD 2012 Dinner Speakers Biographies
Prof Vanrenterghem EKHA-WKD 2012 Dinner Seminar Presentation
Prof Abramowicz EKHA-WKD 2012 Dinner Seminar Presentation
IMI OPEN INFO DAY – February 27, 2012
Priorities for CV Health in the Americas
The European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) was originally developed between 2003 and 2006 jointly by the Commission and Member States to measure health status, life style (health determinants) and health care services throughout the EU. It consists of four modules on health status, health care, health determinants, and background variables. The first survey took place between 2006 and 2009 and had no questions about renal disease. The second survey is planned for 2014 and is now under development. The initial draft again had no questions about kidney health.
EKHA ACTIVITIES
PR_ECDA_UN_Summit_FINAL
Letter_to_EV_Sept_20118_FINAL
ECDA (European Chronic Diseases Alliance) Call.
ERA-EDTA is one of the five active members of EKHA.
EKHA is a very important partner of ECDA.
The call for action from the European Chronic Disease Alliance (ECDA) was sent to EU heads of States/Governments on Tuesday . It was also sent it to the Polish ambassador to the EU (holding the EU Presidency), Commission President Barroso, Commission Vice-President Ashton (foreign affairs chief of the EU) and Commisioner for health, Mr Dalli.
Innovative approaches for chronic disease in public health and healthcare systems’
On December 7, 2010, the European Council approved the Council conclusions on ‘Innovative approaches for chronic disease in public health and healthcare systems’ – for the full text click here.
The Belgian Presidency has put forward an ambitious plan to improve the management and prevention of chronic diseases by developing patient-centred policies.
Member States and the Commission are invited to initiate a ‘Reflection process’ aiming to identify options to optimize the response to the challenges of chronic diseases and cooperation between Member States. The outcomes will be summarized in a reflection paper by 2012.
As you will see, the Council conclusions provide an excellent framework within which to push CKD and chronic diseases more generally through the Chronic Disease Alliance, of which EKHA is a member. It proposes concrete action both from the EU and Member States, and national action plans for CKD might be an excellent way of making progress.
EKHA
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