Sherry Merkur
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Senior research fellow working towards evidence-informed health policy making. Editor, Eurohealth journal.
London
Joined January 2012
It was a privilege to participate in the @OBShealth #HSPM Network Meeting in Vienna, engaging with colleagues from across Europe and beyond. The exchange of perspectives on health system reforms, governance, and policy innovation was both intellectually stimulating and enriching.
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↘️ Social prescribing can help build trust, reduce pressure on health systems & advance equity. @AlisonMaassen & Ülla-Karin Nurm explore how in the new #Eurohealth issue for #EHFG2025: https://t.co/vJbLw0nP7V 🔉Watch the @GasteinForum session recording: https://t.co/MgvDEClabh
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Advancing gender equity in R&I is crucial for Europe’s social contract, and during #BreastCancerAwareness month we are reminded investing in women’s health must constitute a global priority. Ffion Storer Jones talks about it in #Eurohealth for #EHFG2025: https://t.co/rdUL7on2uU
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Dignity at the end of life should be universal. This #Eurohealth article on #PalliativeCare looks at data from 28 countries to examine how ageing, chronic illness, and inequality shape care in people’s final months – and what can be done to improve it 👉 https://t.co/rdUL7onAks
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📢 At @GasteinForum? Reach into your conference bag for your latest #Eurohealth: @FfionStorerJones on investing in women’s health @DimitraPanteli & @nedwards_1 on hospitals @CIRCE_JA scales digital & integrated PHC @AlisonMaassen on social prescribing 🔗 https://t.co/uggKJiRb5I
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Just out: #Eurohealth Gastein issue on renewing Europe’s social contract for health. From gender equity to hospitals & drug transparency. Timely insights ahead of @GasteinForum. @SandraGallina @DorliKahr @DheepaRajan @OBShealth @NigelEdwards_1 @AIHTA_info
https://t.co/8kUtmO1tlN
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Thrilled to share the new #Eurohealth showing the vital work of OBS-D&C4Cancer in shaping #cancerpolicy This edition shares key stakeholder views, explains policy dialogues, presents precision oncology, etc. A must-read for those committed to improving cancer prevention & care.
The latest #Eurohealth highlights the work of OBS-D&C4Cancer & #ECHoS projects to advance #cancerpolicy in Europe, aligning with the #EUCancerMission & Europe's Beating Cancer Plan. It covers policy dialogues, cancer screening, clinical trials & more. 📘 https://t.co/qaGrOMMHp8
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OBS Venice Summer School is an amazing week of learning, sharing & networking! If you’re interested in health system performance, don’t miss out—sign up now! #HealthSystems #Networking #Learning
🔔 @OBSsummerschool's Programme is now out! Check it here 👇 https://t.co/DdV9Vq5qSC Join us in Venice, Italy from 20-26 July or tune in online More details to follow so make sure you're subscribed to receive updates straight in your inbox 👀 https://t.co/S57dNRE6HE
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Proud to watch colleagues @OBShealth and @WHO_Europe present the 2024 HSiA series looking data and analysing #healthsystems in non-EU countries, including Israel, Switzerland and the U.K. Check out all 15 country profiles at https://t.co/uvL6KxykXM
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🌊 Dive into the latest Eurohealth inspired by the #EPH2024 •🌍 Global health •🤖 AI in public health •⚖️ Tackling inequalities in times of crisis •💡 Innovation for sustainability @EUPHActs @OBShealth
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Special Issue Eurohealth Vol. 30 Iss. 3 by European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. Dive into the latest issue of Eurohealth, inspired by the 2024 European Public Health (EPH) Conference...
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Transforming #healthsystems requires tailoring and timing research to fit policymakers’ needs. Great insights this afternoon from @josepfigueras and @OBShealth on providing evidence for decision-making. #healthpolicy #knowledgebrokering
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Happening tomorrow 👇 Register to secure your spot online
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Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 15:30-17:30 (CET) Livestream from Brussels, Belgium The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies is pleased to invite you to a special symposium marking the...
@OBShealth's symposium is fast approaching🌟 This interactive livestream takes place Dec 10, 15:30 CET, focusing on the evidence & knowledge-brokering needed for policy and marking the appointment of @ewoutvg as @OBShealth's new Director starting 2025. 👉 https://t.co/cLxQrM4nFV
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Last day in Lisbon at #EPH2024! 🎉 The @OBShealth team has distributed 600+ publications—studies, policy briefs, #HiTs, and #Eurohealth. Stop by our stand and say hello before we wrap up! 👋📚
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Happening now, Plenary 1 on Navigating AI in public health at #EPH2024 Join us online 🔗
🎬 @dimitrapanteli & @natasha_azzmus are live at #EPH2024's 1st plenary on how we navigate #AI in health 🔗Watch it on the @EPHconference YouTube channel: https://t.co/m8EJFCIgrb
@WHO_Europe @martinmckee @stefanbuttigieg @EUPHActs @LorenaBoix @EU_Health @EU_Commission #OBSatEPH
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Good afternoon Zagreb 🇭🇷! Excellent sessions and networking at the annual meeting of our Health Systems and Policy Monitor (#HSPM) network - discussing #healthsystems reforms and learning from each other. 👉 https://t.co/9d5tykBQpm
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Enjoying networking with colleagues, collaborating, and sharing cross-country work in Croatia 🇭🇷 The @OBShealth annual meeting of our HSPM network is a highlight of the year. #healthsystems #reforms See the Health Systems and Policy Monitor updates at 🔗 https://t.co/WkKd0UK9r9
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🔔 Health System Performance Assessment (#HSPA) will be front & centre at #OBSsummerschool in 2025📌 📅20-26 July 2025, Venice 🇮🇹 with @RegioneVeneto @EU_Commission @WHO_Europe Find out more info⬇️ https://t.co/fq9vAlPheM 🔎Discover our #HSPA portfolio https://t.co/8FONs1SYuC
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📣New article! Our latest paper from the #HSPM network explores the availability and financing of CAR-T cell therapies across 10 countries. It highlights key challenges, including equitable access, reimbursement models, and the organization of specialized care. #HealthPolicy
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Have you caught up with the ongoing @GasteinForum @WHO_Europe session on NCD targets & policy-making? 👉 https://t.co/aB69J66B4A 📝 Read the related article by Daša Kokole et al in our new #Eurohealth: https://t.co/lJeKVMzi5H
#EHFG2024 #NCDs
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