'Through a collective vision for health systems and quality actions during its implementation,  governments can build better-functioning health care systems in Europe.'

WHO/Europe EUPHA HWR Section's Conference: Investing in #HealthWorkforce Governance

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💡 Communicating risk in public health emergencies 🔽

📚 A new publication from WHO/Europe explains how investing in risk communication is so critical to #emergency #preparedness and #response .

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#RCCEIM

The availability of childhood cancer medicines remains a pressing issue in many #smallcountries , especially in securing child-friendly formulations.

It’s time to address this issue and ensure every child gets the care they need.

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Small countries have experienced an increased number of wildfires over recent decades, leading to various health impacts, including injuries and exacerbation of lung diseases due to air pollution.

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This year Cyprus is hosting the 10th high-level meeting of the Small Countries Initiative.

Last year, Cyprus saw record-high summer temperatures and is already gearing up for heatwaves in 2024 with disruptions to health and social services.

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To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, members of the WHO/Europe Small Countries Initiative are working towards health systems that are climate-resilient, low-carbon and environmentally sustainable.

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Join us online as Michael Damianos, Cyprus Minister of Health & Hans Kluge, on behalf of 11 smallest countries of the WHO/Europe Region, sign the Cyprus Ministerial Statement, committing to take action to advance #HealthForAll

Watch at 11:15 am CEST: bit.ly/smallcountries…

2nd day of the 10th High-Level meeting of the Small Countries Initiative kicks off with a deep dive into:

🌍 #ClimateChange and health
🧳Health and tourism

📺Tune in live and follow the discussion here👉 bit.ly/smallcountries…

A jam-packed day at Small Countries conference ends after productive exchange on

👉Beating cancer in #SmallCountries
👉Progress & priorities in tackling the health workforce crisis
👉Improving access to medicines

..and welcoming #NorthMacedonia 🇲🇰as the 12th #SCI Member State!

The challenges associated with improving #access2meds are complex & exist across the WHO/Europe Region, including in 11 small countries.

Learn how WHO/Europe’s new Access to Novel Medicines Platform #WHONMP is tackling these issues: bit.ly/4aMhnvZ

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#Smallcountries play a pivotal role to help meet the challenges and seize the opportunities before us on issues such as:

☑️access to medicines
☑️ health workforce crisis
☑️ climate change and health

which today are mainstream issues for ALL countries worldwide.🌍

@who_europe & Amsterdam UMC kicked off the last cohort of the PHC Performance Measurement & Management training & mentorship program!

This year we support teams from 🇪🇪🇬🇷🇭🇺🇸🇮 as they join to facilitate meaningful change on how better to measure and document impact #PHC4UHC

Mark your calendars for the 'Mental Health and Well-Being in Detention Centers' conference in Amsterdam on 18–19 April.

We’ll dive into discussions to shape a healthier future for all, inside and outside prison walls.

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#PrisonHealth 2024 #PrisonHealth

What’s the case for investing in Risk Communication, Community Engagement & Infodemic Management?

Our new series of brochures tells
✅why investment in RCCE-IM makes economic sense,
✅builds resilience to future emergencies,
✅saves countless lives.

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Small countries are also facing #HealthWorkforce challenges.

Key priorities?

🔑align education systems to population needs
🔑strengthen professional development
🔑strengthen health information systems
🔑expand use of digital tools

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