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NDPHS – a partnership committed
to achieving tangible results
Elblag, Poland
15 September 2011
Marek Maciejowski
Head of the NDPHS Secretariat
Northern Dimension – Priority sectors
The main objectives of the policy are to provide a common framework
for promotion of dialog and concrete cooperation in Nothern Europe
in the fields of:
Economic Cooperation
Freedom, Security and Justice
External Security, Civil Protection
Research, Education and Culture
Environment, Nuclear Safety and Natural Resources
Social Welfare and Health Care
NDPHS
NDPHS Objectives
(Oslo Declaration of 27 October 2003 establishing the NDPHS)
Promote sustainable development in the ND area by
improving people’s health and social well-being
Contribute to intensified co-operation in social and health
development
Assist Partners and Participants in improving their
capacity to set priorities in health and social well-being
Enhance co-ordination of international activities within
the ND area
Structure
Partner Countries
Canada
Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
Finland
Norway
Germany
Poland
Iceland
Russia
Sweden
Structure
BEAC
CBSS
EC
ILO
Partner Organisations
IOM
NCM
UNAIDS
WHO
BSSSC
Structure
Bodies & Secretariat
Partnership Annual Conference
Committee of Senior Representatives
Expert Groups and Task Groups
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Expert Group on HIV/AIDS and Associated Infections
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Expert Group on Primary Health and Prison Health Systems
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Expert Group on Alcohol and Substance Abuse
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Expert Group on Non-Communicable Diseases related to Lifestyles and
Social and Work Environments
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Task Group on Antimicrobial Resistance
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Task Group on Alcohol and Drug Prevention among Youth
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Task Group on Occupational Safety and Health
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Task Group on Indigenous Mental Health, Addictions and Parenting
Secretariat
Priorities
Reduction of major communicable diseases and prevention
of lifestyle related non-communicable diseases
Including HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, the use of illicit drugs, cardiovascular
diseases and the consequences of socially distressing conditions
Enhancement and promotion of healthy and socially
rewarding lifestyles
Including determinants of health and social well-being, such as sexual
behaviour, alcohol consumption, smoking, the use of illicit drugs, peoples’
social and work environments and social skills
Implementation (areas of action)
Monitoring and assessment of the situation in the region
Development of policy recommendations
Facilitation of the coordinated development and
implementation of regional projects
Dissemination of information, reach-out to and involvement of
relevant stakeholders
EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (1)
The NDPHS proposals included in the EUSBSR Action Plan
Health included as a part of the Priority Area 12 aimed to
maintain and reinforce attractiveness of the Baltic Sea Region
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NDPHS accepted the Lead Partner role for health priority sub-area
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Three main health-related priority actions:
(i) Contain the spread of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis
(ii) Fight health inequalities through the improvement of primary healthcare
(iii) Prevent lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases and ensure good
social and work environments by developing comprehensive policies and
actions in the entire region to prevent and minimise harm from tobacco
smoking, alcohol and drugs use to individuals, families and society (especially
young people)
EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (2)
Three flagship projects included in the EUSBSR Action Plan:
(i) Alcohol and drug prevention among youth
(ii) Improvement of public health by promotion of equitably distributed
high quality primary health care systems
(iii) "ICT for Health" – Strengthening social capacities for the utilisation
of eHealth technologies in the framework of the ageing population
EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (3)
Solid platform established: NDPHS Expert and Task Groups
Various stakeholders identified and engaged
Useful facilitation tools offered by the NDPHS: Website (incl.
EUSBSR section), Database, Project Pipeline
Concrete project-based activities initiated or under
development (vide the list of projects under development)
For more information
Please visit our website at www.ndphs.org ...
… and read the NDPHS e-Newsletter
NDPHS - a partnership committed
to achieving tangible results
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