The Informal Health Council will focus on current health issues of concern throughout Europe. The economic crisis is now a reality in a large number of countries; this consequently affects health care seriously, a fact that in turn requires a detailed analysis as well as an evaluation of the actions that can lead to an array of interventions so as to address the crisis and develop a recovery model.
In addition, immigration is a common European issue requiring a common European solution. Its consequences on public health should not be underestimated and they are not only Greece’s matter. The goal of the Greek Presidency is to put the immigration issue in the limelight of discussions whilst promoting cooperation between EU Member States with a view to tackle a common public health problem.
Moreover, the Greek Presidency is aiming to demonstrate the beneficial effects that e-health can bring about for patients, health care systems and society. Particularly in times of economic crises, the development of e-health services can be a serious growth and competitiveness factor, restraining the cost of health care and ensuring the sustainability of health systems, while simultaneously maintaining the quality and safety of services at the desired level.
Regarding accreditation: Badges will be available from the Accreditation Office at the Zappeion Press Centre in Athens on Sunday, 27 April (10:00-20:00).
Contact Person
Mr. Panagiotis Kalogerakis
Head of Unit, Directorate of International Relations
Ministry of Health
Telephone: +30 – 213 – 21 61 629
Email:
HOST BROADCASTER INFORMATION SHEET
Informal meeting of EU Ministers for Employment, Social Policy,
Health and Consumer Affairs (EPSCO) (Health, Employment)
Athens, April 29-30, 2014
(All time GMT)
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Timing: 04:30 – 15:00
Satellite: HELLAS SAT 2 @ 39.00 E
Slot Code: T12
Bandwidth: 9.000 MHz
Uplink Freq: 14015.000 MHz POL: H
Downlink Freq: 10965.000 MHz POL: V
SD 625 16:9 50Hz DVBS 7100Ms/s FEC3/4
Wednesday, 30 April 2014
Timing: 05:00 – 11:00
Satellite: HELLAS SAT 2 @ 39.00 E
Slot Code: T1
Bandwidth: 4.500 MHz
Uplink Freq: 14142.250 MHz POL: H
Downlink Freq: 11092.250 MHz POL: V
SD 625 16:9 50Hz DVBS 3300Ms/s FEC3/4
AUDIO 1: International Sound Mono
AUDIO 2: Greek Translation
AUDIO 3: English Translation
AUDIO 4: French Translation
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