Open Letter from NGOs to the EU Commission - The importance of operating grants for civil society organisations in the field of health

Dear President,

Health civil society organisations are key partners to European and national institutions in shaping and delivering public health policies. They are vital bridges between policymaking and the communities they serve - professionally, efficiently, and democratically. This role was especially clear during COVID-19 pandemic, when civil society quickly mobilised to support policy, communicate strategies, and relay people’s needs.

We, members of the EU4Health Civil Society Alliance, gathering more than 30 health civil society organisations, representing health professionals, citizens, patients and public health organisations, and our key partners, urge you to ensure immediate adoption of the 2025 EU4Health Work Plan, and approve full-year funding for civil society under existing Framework Partnership Agreements.

Read the full letter here.