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We are a volunteer initiative by enthusiasts in public health and advocacy working to unite public health science, advocacy and culture by connecting expertise with creativity.

society

action.
advocacy.
health.

Are you a public health professional, academic institution, civil society organisation, policymaker or funder? There’s an action for you to take within our ecosystem. Real-world impact begins with collaboration.

Whether it’s a community garden reducing urban heat stress, a youth-led podcast on mental health, or a policy brief shaping EU health strategies, the Public Health Action Hub (PHAH) is where public health meets science, advocacy, and culture, building interdisciplinary bridges for systemic change.

PHAH is a volunteer‑driven initiative, an enthusiastic group connecting science, advocacy, and culture. We are a non-profit incubator for projects and partnerships, offering a unique platform for public health professionals to volunteer, pilot and scale transformative solutions.

PHAH is led by a diverse team of public health innovators, scientists, and advocates who bring together science, policy, and communications to drive systemic change.

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PHAH is led by a diverse and accomplished team of public health professionals, policy experts, researchers and advocates.

Our expertise spans epidemiology, health systems, planetary health, digital innovation, and participatory governance, to name but a few of our specialisations.


Together, our team embodies science, policy, advocacy, and storytelling through creative articulations of both film and visual art and culture, a powerful mix for PHAH’s mission.

Vlatka Matkovic

Founder & Public Health Innovation Specialist

marija jevtic

Scientific Leadership

Stevan Vujasinovic

Communications & Advocacy Catalyst

Lana kosovac

Creative Artist & Cultural Connector

Lydia Patafta

Creative Artist & Cultural Connector

Sanja Ristic

Designer & Visual Storyteller

Interesting facts

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premature deaths annually worldwide is caused by air pollution (WHO).

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of citizens in Europe now have access to electronic health records, with a target of 100% by 2030.

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is the approximate gap lived in poor health as global life expectancy is now 73.7 years, but healthy life expectancy is only 64.8 years (WHO World Health Statistics 2025).

heatlh in action.
advocacy in motion.
future in focus.

© Public Health Action Hub 2025