5000 alcohol-related cancer deaths could be prevented every year by doubling alcohol taxes in the European Region, says WHO/Europe
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5000 alcohol-related cancer deaths could be prevented every year by doubling alcohol taxes in the European Region, says WHO/Europe

An estimated 10 700 new cancer cases and 4850 alcohol-related cancer deaths could be avoided annually in the WHO European Region by doubling current excise duties on alcoholic beverages.

20 September 2021 · 5 min read

Highlights from the 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe
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Highlights from the 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe

WHO/Europe’s 71st session of the Regional Committee (RC71) concluded yesterday, bringing to a close a busy 3-day agenda that saw delegates endorse the launch of the European Immunization Agenda 2030 as…

16 September 2021 · 1 min read

Europe

Member States commit to stronger mental health services

Member States of the WHO European Region have endorsed a historic resolution committing governments to better and stronger public mental health services in the Region – the European Framework for…

14 September 2021 · 3 min read

Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic – achieving resilience for the next health emergency
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Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic – achieving resilience for the next health emergency

A new strategic document was officially presented at the “Lessons learned from COVID-19: getting ready for the next pandemic” event, on 13 September – part of the 71st session of…

13 September 2021 · 3 min read