This week the 22nd European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) takes place again in Gastein, Austria. Since its foundation in 1998 the EHFG conference has developed into a key annual event, bringing together, politicians, senior decision-makers, representatives of interest groups, and experts in the field of public health and healthcare. Live cartoonist Floris Oudshoorn is ook van de partij om voor de zesde opeenvolgende keer visueel verslag te doen.
While we have made considerable advances in health, there are a number of areas that seem to be at a stalemate despite ample evidence on how to move forward. Examples include the topic of health reforms in general; tackling AMR; addressing health inequalities; advancing primary healthcare and making universal health coverage a reality for all. Even where robust frameworks and roadmaps are in place, for example to deliver on the Agenda 2030 Goals, often change does not happen fast enough. The era of disruption is upon us, and provocative action can catalyse change in areas where we are lacking momentum and leadership to expedite organic transformation.
(I can’t get no) Client satisfaction! (Oh no no no!) @ComicHouseNL? #EHFG2019 pic.twitter.com/1EC8Pg9wuU
— Floris Oudshoorn (@MySwampThing) October 2, 2019
The tastiest word in the world. @ComicHouseNL? #EHFG2019 pic.twitter.com/ZD0iR6ZxNP
— Floris Oudshoorn (@MySwampThing) October 2, 2019
Emphasis is, as expected, on a certain type of disruption. ?@ComicHouseNL? #EHFG2019 pic.twitter.com/akyDHskQU4
— Floris Oudshoorn (@MySwampThing) October 2, 2019