European Health Forum Gastein 2025
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Date30. September 2025 - 03. October 2025
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OrganiserEuropean Health Forum Gastein, co-organised and co-funded by Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection of the Republic of Austria + the European Commission, in collaboration with WHO European Region
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Venue
- European Health Forum Gastein, Tauernplatz 1
- 5630 Bad Hofgastein
- Austria
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Contact
- Registration Office EHFG
- +43 6432 3393 270
- office@ehfg.org
- https://www.ehfg.org/conference/registration-fees
Description
The social contract, a shared understanding that binds individuals, families, communities, workplaces, and institutions, underpins the cohesion that makes our societies work. Every day, we participate in this contract through mutual obligations such as caregiving, paying taxes, and supporting public services. At its core lies solidarity, which is essential for our collective well-being. However, with politicised immigration, disinformation campaigns, and a disconnect between people and politics, a polarised world has emerged where solidarity is under threat. Many feel that the social contract is fractured or benefits others more than them. Healing it must start with health, a sector uniquely positioned to restore trust and solidarity. In these uncertain times, safeguarding European values rooted in a strong social contract is more urgent than ever.
Join us at the hybrid EHFG 2025 from 30 September - 3 October, and let’s explore together how we can heal Europe’s fractured social contract for health and well-being!
On Tuesday, 30 September 2025 | 17:30-18:45 | Conference Centre our Arts on Prescription project partner Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being (NDPHS) organises a session in collaboration with EuroHealthNet on the following topic:
Social, green, and arts prescriptions for health - Harnessing the power of community interventions for well-being
What if your next prescription wasn’t a pill, but a painting class, a community garden, or a walking group? This session explores how social prescribing, including arts, green, and community-based interventions, can strengthen social ties, improve well-being, and reduce pressure on healthcare systems.
Bringing together leading experts and high-level policymakers, the discussion will spotlight evidence-based strategies to scale these non-medical approaches across Europe. It will also examine how such interventions can rebuild trust, foster inclusion, and promote sustainability in health.
Speakers will share success stories, policy pathways, and funding solutions, while not shying away from the challenges of implementation. With an emphasis on cross-sectoral collaboration, co-governance, and innovation, the session invites participants to reimagine what a resilient, person-centred health system can look like.
SPEAKERS
- Sonia Dias, Director, NOVA National School of Public Health
- Marija Jakubauskienė, Minster of Health, Ministry of Health Lithuania
- Stine Keiding, Programme Leader, Culture Region Funen
- Ülla-Karin Nurm, Director, Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being
- Richard Filz, Musician, Lecturer, Composer, Author
MODERATOR
- Alison Maassen, Programme Manager, EuroHealthNet
MORE INFORMATION
For more information on the conference and programme, please visit: https://www.ehfg.org/conference/programme
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