About the Youth School The International Youth Health Organization presents an Advanced Youth Tobacco Policy & Advocacy School: Mastering EU-Level Lobbying; focused on educating the next generation of tobacco control enthusiasts. The aim of the event is to delve into the practical aspects of tobacco control, EU processes, lobbying, and advocacy. By bringing together young professionals from different fields, the event will ensure a strong network of highly motivated and educated individuals who will navigate the future of tobacco control at the national and EU levels. The ENSP European Conference on Tobacco Control, a high-level scientific event, will enhance the educational program, […]

Save the date for the next ENSP European Conference on Tobacco Control (ECTC) will take place between 22-24 October 2024 in Athens, Greece. The 9th edition of the Conference is co-organized with European Respiratory Society – Tobacco Control Committee and ENSP’s Greek members and esteemed partners, notably the Hellenic Cancer Society and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.  The Call for Abstracts is now open! We welcome abstract submissions on a wide range of topics related to tobacco control, including but not limited to cutting-edge research in tobacco prevention and cessation, policy developments and their impact on public health, addressing health disparities and social determinants of […]

A cooperation and consultation agreement has been signed between the European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention and the Arab Union for Human Sciences. The President of the Arab Federation, Dr. Abeer Al-Essawi, stated that the purpose of this cooperation is to leverage the scientific and professional expertise of the European network in the continuous development of the McCain Prize for Smoking Control. This includes participating in the evaluation of the award’s entries across various pillars, with particular emphasis on smoking cessation services, rehabilitation and training programs, and the awareness and health campaigns pillar. ENSP Secretary General, Cornel Radu-Loghin, noted […]

The Member States of the World Health Organization created World No Tobacco Day in 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes. World No Tobacco Day is celebrated every year on May 31. This year’s edition “Protecting the youth from tobacco industry interference” serves as a platform for young people around the world to advocate for government action against predatory tobacco marketing tactics. This industry targets young people, maintaining a cycle of addiction aimed at securing long-term profits. Alarming statistics reveal that children are increasingly turning to e-cigarettes, exceeding adult usage rates in all regions. Worldwide, an estimated 37 million […]

30 May, Brussels – Ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2024, European scientific, healthcare professional and other civil society organisations call for an EU Endgame on Tobacco.  Noting the official pledge by the European Commission in 2021 to help deliver a tobacco free generation, the European Respiratory Society, the European Cancer Organisation, the European Society for Medical Oncology, the European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention, Smoke Free Partnership, the European Lung Foundation, the European Society of Cardiology, Lungs Europe and Lung Cancer Europe jointly call for an acceleration of policy action to make the achievement of that vision a reality.  […]

Global Youth Voices, a movement of youth-led organizations representing over a million of youth worldwide, has come together on a groundbreaking declaration to hold the tobacco industry accountable and rally support to safeguard young people from the industry’s harmful influence. Brussels, 30 May – At a virtual summit on May 25, 2024, the Global Youth Voices (GYV), which ENSPnext is a member, led efforts to address the tobacco industry’s impact on present and future generations. The declaration has broken grounds in youth-initiated calls to action by adopting a comprehensive, multifaceted human rights approach. It demands accountability from the tobacco industry […]

In February 2023, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Slovenia submitted the proposal of the Act on Amendments to the Restriction of the Use of Tobacco Products Act (in accordance with the Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2022/2100) into public consultation until 30th of March 2023.  The proposal included comprehensive changes to tobacco legislation, aiming to enhance public health protections. Key Proposals The proposed amendments introduced several significant changes: Public Consultation and Support Slovenian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) actively participated in the public consultation process. They supported the amendments, issued public statements, and engaged with the media to garner public […]

Open letter to the European Parliament candidates from all 27 EU Member States As we stand on the threshold of yet another pivotal moment in our shared history, the European Elections beckon us to participate actively in shaping the course of our collective future. This key moment offers us the opportunity to voice our aspirations, concerns, and dreams for a better tomorrow.  Our participation in the voting process is not only a privilege but also a solemn responsibility—one that empowers us to shape policies, elect representatives, and uphold our commitment to the principles of freedom, justice, and equality upon which […]

The 4P-CAN project (Personalized CANcer Primary Prevention research through Citizen Participation and digitally-enabled social innovation) Project is excited to share the outcomes of the ‘Cancer primary prevention main risk factors in Europe. Regulations, implementation level and future steps’ event hosted by Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Cristian-Silviu Busoi at the European Parliament in Brussels.  This event was also attended by joined by MEP Andrey Kovatchev. The esteemed speakers shed light on pertinent updates, including key insights from Jan-Willem van de Loo, Scientific and Policy Officer of the Cancer Mission at the European Commission. The event served as a platform […]

On April 10th, the Romanian Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium, supported by the WHO Europe and the ENSP, reiterated their efforts in the quest to create bilateral relations in Belgian-Romanian medical diplomacy. The third edition of the diplomatic meeting took place in Brussels and covered the theme of “digitalization of the health system”.  During this diplomatic event “Medical diplomacy: Belgian-Romanian perspective. eHEALTH”, a series of 17 specialists have been brought together, thanks to the efforts of Romanian Ambassador Andreea Păstârnac, to address, firstly, the potential obstacles to the success of the project and secondly, they addressed the digital solutions […]