The Public Health Information Special Interest Group of EAHIL is a forum for information professionals in public health libraries and information centres and all those in public health organisations in Europe.

The aims of the group are to:

• Promote equitable access to public health information for all communities
• Enhance communication and facilitate networking between public health libraries and information centres
• Facilitate the sharing of experiences and best practice in managing public health information
• Develop networking and collaborative practices for the World Health Organization Documentation Centres in the WHO European Region, and facilitate communication between these Centres and the World Health Organization.
• Work in collaboration with all organizations in Europe involved in public health information
• Meet the needs of its membership by providing, and, or supporting continuing professional development

Membership is open to all individuals and institutions involved or interested in public health and who are members of EAHIL. Membership is free. Simply tick the Public Health Interest Group on the EAHIL membership application form.

Statement formulated by

Current as of October 2006

Endorsed at business meeting September 2007

Review date: June 2008