Invest4Health

MOBILISING NEW FINANCIAL APPROACHES FOR EQUITABLE HEALTH AND WELLBEING

28 May 2026 (09.00h-17.15h)

Venue: Brussels, European Committee of the Regions

How can we finance prevention, equity, and wellbeing in a sustainable way?

European health systems face increasing pressure from ageing populations, workforce shortages, rising costs, and the long-term impacts of COVID-19. Chronic diseases already account for over 75% of healthcare spending. Investing in prevention is no longer optional – it is essential.

The Invest4Health project, funded by Horizon Europe, addresses this challenge through Smart Capacitating Investment (SCI) – an approach that treats prevention as a long-term social and economic investment. SCI combines financial and non-financial resources to strengthen communities, address social determinants, and reduce inequalities.