Cancer Nursing perspective leads in the European Health Parliament 7th edition
EONS Policy Officer Eleonora Varntoumian has been elected President of The European Health Parliament 7th edition (EHP7: Recover, Reinvest, Reinvent: Creating a resilient European Health Union). In this role, Eleonora aims take a health-in-all-policies approach with a ‘Think Sustainable, Think Digital and Think Patient’ mind-set.
Following her election, Eleonora said: “My priorities will be to improve working conditions for healthcare workers, including cancer nurses, strengthen patients’ voices and reduce health inequalities in EU Member States. This is the first time in six years that such a leadership position is held by a patient or nursing advocate which demonstrates the important role cancer nurses have in delivering quality care services across Europe and impacting EU health policy making.”
The EHP7 Strategic Plan starts with three important steps to ensure its success:
1. Mapping of current EHP7 members: To identify the best skill sets represented within this dynamic network of young health professionals
2. Mapping of previous EHP editions: To propose new innovative ideas and to build on the momentum of previous recommendations
3. Mapping of key EU priorities: To close the gaps by improving policies at both national and EU levels in collaboration with EHP partners and stakeholders