European health leaders gather in Dublin for prevention summit
Senior health officials from across Europe convened in Dublin to discuss advancing prevention and early intervention strategies. The event, held at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, focused on improving health equity and sustainable care through a life-course approach.
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Senior health officials from across Europe gathered in Dublin on 15 and 16 October for a pivotal meeting hosted by the Department of Health under Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The event brought together Chief Medical Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, and Chief Dental Officers at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham to explore innovative ways to enhance health outcomes through prevention and early intervention.
Themed "The Future Starts Small: Transforming Health Systems Through the Life-Course Approach, with a Focus on Early Intervention and Long-Term Sustainability," the meeting emphasised the importance of acting at every life stage—from childhood through to healthy ageing—to promote wellbeing, reduce inequalities, and build more resilient health services. Key topics included child health as the cornerstone of lifelong health, optimising the health workforce, and fostering innovation.
Delegates participated in profession-specific breakout sessions before joining collective discussions on shared priorities and European collaboration opportunities. Practical examples from Ireland and other countries showcased how to advance equity in maternity care, adolescent health, community services, and ageing. The second day featured panels addressing the role of behavioural science and economic investment in early childhood, alongside strategies to combat child poverty and its lasting health impacts. Professor Mary Horgan, Chief Medical Officer, highlighted the meeting’s significance in promoting prevention and early intervention to secure healthier futures for generations to come.
Themed "The Future Starts Small: Transforming Health Systems Through the Life-Course Approach, with a Focus on Early Intervention and Long-Term Sustainability," the meeting emphasised the importance of acting at every life stage—from childhood through to healthy ageing—to promote wellbeing, reduce inequalities, and build more resilient health services. Key topics included child health as the cornerstone of lifelong health, optimising the health workforce, and fostering innovation.
Delegates participated in profession-specific breakout sessions before joining collective discussions on shared priorities and European collaboration opportunities. Practical examples from Ireland and other countries showcased how to advance equity in maternity care, adolescent health, community services, and ageing. The second day featured panels addressing the role of behavioural science and economic investment in early childhood, alongside strategies to combat child poverty and its lasting health impacts. Professor Mary Horgan, Chief Medical Officer, highlighted the meeting’s significance in promoting prevention and early intervention to secure healthier futures for generations to come.
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