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This year on World Polio Day (24 October) the WHO European Region is celebrating the 15th anniversary of being certified free from poliomyelitis (polio). Achieving this back in 2002 was a vital step forward for both the Region and the world on the path towards global eradication of this crippling disease. While this target is now closer than ever before, the threat from polioviruses still hangs over the Region, and maintaining and improving vaccination coverage is as important as ever.

News

• 15th anniversary of polio-free certification in the European Region – but the hard work to prevent future cases is not over 24-10-2017
• Director-General rescinds Goodwill Ambassador appointment 22-10-2017
• European Region makes huge gains in NCD response, but needs faster progress 19-10-2017
• Obituary: Dr Mahmoud M. Fikri, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region 18-10-2017
• Using taxes to beat NCDs: success story in Hungary 17-10-2017

Events

• Mental health at the workplace – World Mental Health Day 2017 10 October 2017
• Migration and Health Webinar Three: Public health aspects of mental health among refugees and migrants Monday, 16 October 2017, 12:15-14:00 CEST
• Course on health systems strengthening for improved TB prevention and care 16–20 October 2017, Barcelona, Spain
• WHO Global Conference on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs): enhancing policy coherence to prevent and control NCDs 18–20 October 2017, Montevideo, Uruguay
• Regional consultation on redesigning child health guidelines and guidance materials 31 October–1 November 2017, Copenhagen, Denmark