Press Releases & Statements
EMSA statement on the European Citizens’ Initiative “My Voice,My Choice”
Unsafe and unequal access to abortion care remains a significant public health and human rights issue across the European Union, with wide disparities between Member States. Restrictive laws do not reduce the incidence of abortion, but instead drive individuals toward unsafe procedures, increasing health risks and deepening social and economic inequalities, particularly among vulnerable groups. As future health
EMSA Statement on the Revision of the Artificial Intelligence Act
Currently, there is a push to deregulate artificial intelligence (AI) products within the European Union (EU), including AI in medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics medical devices (IVDMDs). The proposed changes in the AI Act mean that these medical AI products would not be mandated to be subjected to human oversight. Additional risks inherent in the use of AI,
EMSA Feedback Towards EU Tobacco Taxation Directive
Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of disease and premature death in Europe, with an alarming rise in the use of novel nicotine products among children and adolescents. Despite existing regulation, disparities in taxation across EU Member States and regulatory gaps for products such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches continue to undermine public health
Advancing European Medical Students’ Professional Development
EMSA, together with partners such as CPME, offers unique non-clinical internship opportunities that provide medical students and recent graduates with hands-on experience in health policy, advocacy, and educational development at the European level. These internships foster professional growth, international collaboration, and direct engagement with health policy processes. Through a joint endorsement, EMSA and European Medical Organisations highlight the
EMSA Statement on Health Workforce Crisis
For many medical students, the work of a medical professional is associated with chronic burnout, excessive workloads, insufficient remuneration, recurrent exposure to violence, and an overall impossibility of maintaining a personal or family life. EMSA calls the for the current European Working Time Directives to be implemented in all Member States, safe workplaces free from harassment and violence,
Press Release on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
European Medical Organisations call on European Member States and the European Union to cooperate with the Ukrainian government to facilitate the swift relocation of people fleeing Ukraine due to the Russian invasion. Humanitarian aid needs to be a priority at all times. It needs to be ensured that International Humanitarian law is upheld at all times. READ THE
71st Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe EMSA Statements
EMSA as an accredited Non-State Actor, will attend the 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe! As in past years, we also had the opportunity for interventions and are part of multiple joint statements as well as individual ones. Aligned with EMSA’s priorities, we have commented on Public Health preparedness and response, the potential of the Primary
Press Release on the European Response to Displaced People From Afghanistan
The transition of power on the 15th of August 2021 in Kabul from the Afghan government to the Taliban has led to thousands of people fleeing the country in search of refuge. EMSA calls on a number of institutions and EEA countries to do everything in their power to aid people seeking refuge, establish safe travel routes and
Statement on LGBTQI+ Rights in Europe
The ongoing discrimination, threats and violence against the LGBTQI+ community in Europe is very concerning and needs to be addressed. EMSA Europe stands with the European Union Freedom zone statement and with every LGBTQI+ person. Read the statement
EMSA Statement on the Involvement of Medical Students in Patient Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all. Healthcare workers have lost their lives in the ongoing fight and continue to risk their lives daily to treat patients. We as medical students and EMSA deeply respect the courageous global efforts. As EMSA, we are very concerned to have received multiple reports from across Europe regarding the
Press Release: The Refugee Crisis Amidst a Pandemic
More than 12.000 refugees that were sheltered in Refugee Camp in Moria on the Greek island of Lesvos have been urgently translocated after a massive fire on the 8th of September, that destroyed the entire shelter. The situation was already deteriorating prior to the fires. The inhumane situation of the refugees has seen a massive increase in international media