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NDPHS aims to support cooperation and coordination to provide an inclusive cross-sectoral platform for health advocacy in two major fields

Disease prevention

Health promotion and prevention of communicable and lifestyle related
non-communicable diseases
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Nida, Lithuania ©Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

Social well-being

Sustainable and inclusive societies with equal opportunities for good health and wellbeing for all throughout the life course
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News

NordAN Open Day in Stockholm explores the growing challenges of alcohol availability
On February 6, NDPHS Secretariat hosted a Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network's event "NordAN Open Day". The event explored concerning policy shifts that could increase alcohol-related harm and identified ways to strengthen Nordic and Baltic cooperation in addressing these issues. Ülla-Karin Nurm, director of the NDPHS Secretariat, contributed to the discussions, reinforcing the importance of regional cooperation in public health and alcohol policy.
18 February, 2025
A WHO/ Europe recent report explores the role of Nordic alcohol monopolies
For decades, alcohol consumption has ranked as one of the leading risk factors for disease and premature mortality. Despite prevention and control efforts, Europe has the highest alcohol per capita consumption (APC) but one region stands out - the Nordic countries, including Finland, Norway, and Sweden - where APC is lower than anywhere else in the EU. Why? Governed by strict regulations to eliminate private profit motives, the Nordic alcohol retail monopolies prioritize health and well-being of their citizens. A recent WHO/Europe report highlights the monopolies as a model for reducing alcohol consumption and related harm.
13 February, 2025
Interreg Central Baltic projects join forces to improve labour market opportunities for senior workers
Work is more than just a means to earn a living; it is a way to connect and to share knowledge and experiences. The continued participation of senior workers in working life is critical for both - economic sustainability and individual well-being. Projects "Solutions for Age-Friendly Employer" (SAFE) and "Silver Strategies" address challenges that prevent the full potential of senior workers from being realised. Fresh after the winter break the project partners met in Tallinn to explore thematic synergies.
24 January, 2025
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“Changing Patterns in Alcohol Consumption in the Nordic Countries” – Tune in Health

What are the challenges within alcohol use prevention work in the region and what opportunities a transnational collaboration can bring? In this episode we discuss changes in alcohol consumption patterns in our region and the most effective policy options to reduce health and economic harms from it. Episode’s expert guest is Håkan Leifman from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.

3 February, 2023
“Ageism and Different Narratives of Ageing” – Tune in Health

What is ageism? What are the leading factors on the change in how we see and feel about ageing and ageing populations? Can a person have SELF-ageism? In this episode we are getting to know what is meant by ageism and how the narratives could be changed for a more positive look on ageing. Episode’s expert guest is Tiina Tambaum, a well published spokesperson in Estonia on the topics of healthy ageing and educational gerontology. Tiina is a research fellow at the Estonian Institute for Population Studies, Tallinn University and she teaches Educational Gerontology at the Institute of Educational Sciences.

31 October, 2022
“How Can the Economy of Well-being Lead to Resilient Communities and Societies?” – Tune in Health

How are we doing as individuals, communities and as nations, and how sustainable is that for the future? In this conversation, we discuss the Economy of Well-being that puts people and their wellbeing at the centre of policy and decision-making. We start with Finland – one of the frontrunners of implementing the Economy of Well-being. The guest expert is Anni Marttinen, Chief Economist at SOSTE – Finnish Social Welfare and Health Association.

6 October, 2022
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Partnership

NDPHS provides a platform for expert-level cooperation of partner countries, the European Commission and international organisations with the aim of leading the way to sustainable and inclusive societies with equal opportunities for good health and wellbeing.

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Partnership Annual Conference in Stockholm, Sweden 2024 ©Swedish Government Offices

Chairship

On 1 January 2024, Lithuania took over the NDPHS Chairmanship with Norway as a Co-Chair.

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Secretariat

Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 23
118 50 Stockholm
Sweden

Phone +46 8 400 20 600
E-mail: secretariat@ndphs.org

The NDPHS Secretariat provides comprehensive support to the Partnership, implements its own activities and projects that support the mission of the Partnership, and is the main contact point of the Partnership.

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