Food
The out-of-home food – exponential growth in an unregulated market
The out-of-home (OOH) food environment – from takeaway cafés and restaurants to food delivery services – is a rapidly expanding sector across the entire WHO European Region.
Europe
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.
Europe
Investing in and protecting the health workforce WHO-Europe
“Health and care workers have been critical in caring for us during this pandemic and continue to play a critical role in the recovery. We cannot let them down. We…
Europe
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…
Europe
53 Member States of the WHO European Region agree to safeguard the health and well-being of their populations, now and in the future
Six hundred high-level delegates, including over 30 health ministers from the 53 countries in the WHO European Region, gathered virtually at the 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for…
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…
Europe
European Immunization Agenda 2030: introduction to a new strategy for joint action
An ambitious strategy to ensure equitable and life-long protection from vaccine-preventable diseases was adopted by the 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe.
Europe
COVID-19 highlights the need to strengthen health system governance at all levels
A new joint publication by WHO/Europe and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies explores governance issues during the COVID-19 pandemic and sets out clear lessons for improving the…
ECHR
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…
Europe
The first Young People and Young Professionals forum hosted by WHO Europe
The first Young People and Young Professionals forum hosted by WHO Europe