European health forum to discuss public health research under FP6

Brussels, 01 August 2002

The Fifth European health forum, supported by the European Commission's Research DG and Health and Consumer Protection DG, along with other Austrian and international organisations, will take place in Bad Hofgastein, Austria, from 25 to 28 September.

The event is a high level discussion platform for leading actors in European health policy and offers opportunities for the exchange of experiences as well as networking. Participants include decision-makers and experts from international as well as EU institutions, representatives from business, industry, science, academia and patient groups.

Core subjects at the conference will include public health research under the Sixth Framework programme (FP6) for research, nutrition and food policy, quality of health care and the future of European health systems.

For further information, please consult the following web address: http://www.ehfg.org

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