Dear Colleagues,

I am thrilled to invite you to the second edition of the EAHP BOOST, a two-day educational event taking place in the beautiful city of Prague from 14-15 November 2025.

The event will focus on tackling the global challenge of medicines and medical device shortages, exploring strategies to strengthen supply chains and ensuring continuous patient care.

Shortages not only pose risks to patient care but also have significant economic consequences, including increased healthcare costs, strain on national healthcare budgets, and disruptions to the broader economy, as healthcare providers must adjust their services delivery strategies to manage limited financial and human resources. For more than a decade, EAHP has been working on increasing the awareness of shortages and the importance of their timely mitigation in order to protect the wellbeing of patients. The first EAHP Survey on shortages was launched back in 2013, initiating similar efforts by other healthcare professional associations and stakeholders. In order to bring everyone together with the single purpose of combating shortages, EAHP presents its 2^nd BOOST edition around this major public health issue, affecting our healthcare systems across Europe. BOOST will bring together experts, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss effective solutions to address the emerging challenge of shortages.

A key feature of this event will be our interactive workshops. These hands-on sessions are designed to engage participants directly in addressing real-world challenges related to shortages. Participants will work with colleagues and facilitators to simulate the implementation of strategies, explore innovative solutions, and discuss the practical steps you can take to improve shortages management in your own healthcare settings. Most importantly, we will aim to think outside the box! Whether it’s focusing on logistics, information sharing, intensified multisector collaboration or compounding strategies, these workshops will give you the tools and insights needed to tackle shortages more effectively.

Beyond the sessions, Prague itself is a city rich in history, culture, and charm. Known for its stunning architecture, vibrant nightlife, and welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of shaping the future of healthcare. Register today and join us for the next BOOST edition!

Sincerely yours.

Nenad Miljković

EAHP President