Mr Adam Banaszak, rapporteur on "The role of local and regional authorities in the implementation of the Health Strategy 2008-2013" participated in the 3rd meeting of the technical health platform held in the Committee of the Regions, Brussels.  His opinion clearly puts forward the case for local and regional authorities to be more involved in the implementation of the European health strategy as they play key role in, for example, providing health care services or developing prevention campaigns. Mr. Adam Banaszak stressed as well that the rules governing granting procedure should be simplified as currently beneficiaries await funds too long. Moreover, very important issue of the ownership of the data has been raised by the EA Member.