Health equity under siege: the populist challenge to women's health in Europe.

The article focuses on the challenges posed by populist rhetoric, particularly influenced by U.S. political narratives, to preventive women’s health services in Europe, such as cervical cancer vaccination and screening programs. It highlights how populist obstruction delays legislation, reduces fund...

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Publicado en:European Journal of Public Health Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 1 - 3
Autores principales: Greenley, Rachel, Uusküla, Anneli, Kirkegaard, Pia, Bardou, Marc, McKee, Martin, Consortium, CBIG-SCREEN
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA Apr2026
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Sumario:The article focuses on the challenges posed by populist rhetoric, particularly influenced by U.S. political narratives, to preventive women’s health services in Europe, such as cervical cancer vaccination and screening programs. It highlights how populist obstruction delays legislation, reduces funding, and delegitimizes health initiatives, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups including migrants and ethnic minorities. To safeguard progress, the article advocates for building broad coalitions, employing inclusive and depoliticized communication, diversifying funding sources beyond national budgets, and maintaining proactive policy engagement. These strategies aim to frame preventive care as a universal public health priority, protecting equity and access amid rising ideological opposition.