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AIDS in Europe

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The XVIII International AIDS Conference (18–23 July 2010) focuses on eastern Europe.

Fighting polio in Tajikistan

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In May and June 2010, over 3 million children under 15 were immunized against polio in Tajikistan, following an outbreak in April.

Drug overdose and prison release

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Newly released prisoners are at much greater risk of dying from a drug overdose than the general population. Closer cooperation between the prison health and public health systems is needed.

Equity and urban health

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How do cities ensure equity in health for all residents? This is the theme of the 2010 annual conference of the WHO European Healthy Cities Network.

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Zsuzsanna Jakab presenting an award to Prime Minister Erdoğan of Turkey

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News

Meeting to strengthen partnership with the Global Fund
23-07-2010
Kyrgyzstan situation report, 20 July 2010
22-07-2010
National polio immunization campaign launched in Kyrgyzstan
21-07-2010
WHO calls for united action against HIV in Europe
21-07-2010

Sixtieth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe

13-16 September 2010

Outbreaks

Latest updates and information on the poliovirus outbreak in the WHO European Region

Quick fact

Europe is ageing: by 2050 more than 25% of the population will be 65 or older

Source: European Health for All database