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International Women’s Day – ‘Equality for women is progress for all’ 07-03-2014
WHO revising sugar guidelines 06-03-2014
Over 5% of the world’s population has disabling hearing loss 03-03-2014
Joint position paper on United Nations support for Roma inclusion 26-02-2014
New WHO analysis shows alarming rates of overweight children 25-02-2014
Photo story – How can the obesity epidemic in children be stopped? 24-02-2014
Global health security: all sectors and countries needed 12-02-2014
European Forum of National Nursing and Midwifery Associations (EFNNMA), WHO to collaborate on strategic directions 11-02-2014
Q&A – How can I drink alcohol safely? 10-02-2014
Greece launches new primary health care law 07-02-2014
Prevention is key to curb cancer burden, says new report 05-02-2014
Developing countries’ capacity to implement Health 2020 10-01-2014
Healthy ageing is a life-long project – experts discuss how to implement healthy-ageing policies 20-12-2013
Lampedusa, the southern door to Europe 20-12-2013
European Conference puts spotlight on Greek health system reform 18-12-2013
Countries urged to reduce health risks from asbestos, second-hand smoke and toxic chemicals by 2015 16-12-2013
European Conference puts spotlight on Greek health system as it faces the challenges of reform 12-12-2013
WHO statement on the death of Nelson Mandela 06-12-2013
Ashgabat Declaration signed: day 2 of Ashgabat conference on noncommunicable diseases 04-12-2013
Aspiring to a tobacco-free future in Europe 04-12-2013
Tobacco-free Europe achievable: day 1 of Ashgabat conference on noncommunicable diseases 03-12-2013
Tackling cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in 53 countries: health ministers meet in Ashgabat,Turkmenistan 02-12-2013
HIV/AIDS in the European Region 27-11-2013
HIV infections up by 8% across Europe. More testing and better treatment coverage recommended 27-11-2013
Correction to HIV case study in Greece featured in WHO/Europe report on social determinants of health 26-11-2013
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and WHO/Europe launch first analytical tool to measure disparities in access to water and sanitation 25-11-2013
A quarter of all women in the WHO European Region experience physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner 25-11-2013
Health on agenda at COP19 climate change conference 21-11-2013
European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2013: everyone is responsible 18-11-2013
Twitter chat: ask experts questions on antibiotic resistance 08-11-2013
New European Union legislation improves health security in Europe 06-11-2013
Health care workers: protect yourselves and patients from influenza 06-11-2013
Un- or under-immunized travellers from polio-infected areas to receive polio vaccine boost 05-11-2013
How to avert a public health emergency. New review provides solutions to bridge the health divide across Europe 30-10-2013
Make health systems people centred 28-10-2013
WHO/Europe supports Turkish polio operations from a new field presence in Gaziantep 24-10-2013
Expert advisory group calls for urgent action to close gaps in measles and rubella immunity 23-10-2013
Visualizing the economic and health benefits of environmental measures: a winning combination 23-10-2013
Framework for Action towards Coordinated/Integrated Health Services Delivery (CIHSD) launched 22-10-2013
Submission of demonstration projects on health research and development: deadline extended 21-10-2013
Improving and coordinating the public health response to migration 18-10-2013
Outdoor air pollution a leading environmental cause of cancer deaths 17-10-2013
WHO, partners release new guidance on disability and emergency risk management 14-10-2013
Mental health and older adults 11-10-2013
Translating evidence into effective public health policy 07-10-2013
Healthy children learn best 07-10-2013
Consultation on health research and development demonstration projects – now live 26-09-2013
WHO report on health behaviour in children receives prestigious award 23-09-2013
Regional Committee: Highlights of Day 4 20-09-2013
Intensive, productive Regional Committee closes: countries focused on implementation of new health policy framework 20-09-2013
Regional Committee: Highlights of Day 3 19-09-2013
Psychiatric services not meeting demand – reform needed 19-09-2013
Regional Committee: Highlights of Day 2 17-09-2013
WHO report draws attention to the abuse of 18 million children 17-09-2013
Health 2020 becoming reality 17-09-2013
Regional Committee: Highlights of Day 1 16-09-2013
Report card for health in Europe: significant progress made, more work needed 16-09-2013
Regional Committee opens in Turkey 16-09-2013
Twice as many years lost due to ill health or premature death in low- and middle-income countries in Europe 12-09-2013
Identifying targets and indicators for monitoring Health 2020: results of regional consultation published 03-09-2013
Retired WHO expert honoured with environmental epidemiology award 22-08-2013
Post-emergency situations offer opportunity to transform mental health care 20-08-2013
Mental health on agenda at World Health Assembly simulation 16-08-2013
The world health report 2013: research vital to universal health coverage 15-08-2013
Applications invited for 10th Flagship Course on Health Systems Strengthening 25-07-2013
MERS-CoV not yet a public health emergency, advises emergency committee 18-07-2013
Pharmaceutical innovation must align with patient needs, says new report 16-07-2013
New guidance on promoting physical activity in socially disadvantaged groups 16-07-2013
Significant progress in implementing activities for Roma health 12-07-2013
Applications open for 2nd Florence International Training (FIT) Course 12-07-2013
WHO to convene emergency committee on MERS-CoV 08-07-2013
Queen Margrethe of Denmark, UN Secretary-General visit WHO emergency operations centre 05-07-2013
European health ministers pledge to fight obesity 05-07-2013
Health ministers call for action to combat diet-related noncommunicable diseases 04-07-2013
WHO sends mission to Israel following detection of wild poliovirus in sewage 01-07-2013
Wider access to antiretroviral therapy, but greater scale-up urgently needed 01-07-2013
MERS-CoV update: new cases bring global total to 64 21-06-2013
27% of women in Europe experience intimate partner violence and or non-partner violence 20-06-2013
Lax marketing regulations contribute to obesity crisis in children 18-06-2013
Progress in bringing health into all policies 14-06-2013
Floods in Europe – what people can do to protect themselves 14-06-2013
Living on the margins drives HIV epidemic in Europe and central Asia. Conclusion of new report 07-06-2013
WHO launches new tool to estimate health costs of climate change 06-06-2013
Polio commission calls on Europe to improve surveillance and reporting 06-06-2013
Hepatitis B and C infect one in fifty adults in European Region 05-06-2013
MERS-CoV update: 2 more cases reported in Italy, total in Europe rises to 11 02-06-2013
MERS-CoV update: Italy reports first case, total in Europe rises to 9 01-06-2013
Launch event for “HIV in the European Region: vulnerability and response” 31-05-2013
World Health Assembly closes 29-05-2013
World Health Assembly, days 5–7: International Health Regulations and research and development for health on agenda 28-05-2013
Human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China – update 5 27-05-2013
World Health Assembly, day 4: disability, development and universal health coverage on agenda 27-05-2013
World Health Assembly, day 3: progress on health-related Millennium Development Goals and Global Fund’s new funding model 24-05-2013
World Health Assembly, day 2: General Programme of Work for next 6 years approved 23-05-2013
Post-2015 development agenda in focus on first day of World Health Assembly 21-05-2013
Third Barcelona Course on Health Financing held 17-05-2013
Human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China – update 4 17-05-2013
Novel coronavirus update – new virus to be called MERS-CoV 16-05-2013
Communication central to health response in crises 16-05-2013
Human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China – update 3 10-05-2013
Greater focus needed on research on disease prevention 10-05-2013
Regional decline in measles with large rubella outbreaks in two countries: epidemiological overview for 2012 02-05-2013
Human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China – update 2 02-05-2013
Reigniting economic growth and reducing unemployment are good health policy 29-04-2013
WHO evidence underpins new EU strategy on adapting to climate change 29-04-2013
Guide to tailoring immunization programmes launched 26-04-2013
New app will help parents keep track of their children’s vaccinations 25-04-2013
Greater effort needed to eliminate malaria from Europe by 2015 25-04-2013
European ministers call for urgent action on environmental threats 24-04-2013
Human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China – update and recommendations 24-04-2013
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark: Elimination of preventable diseases at heart of human development 22-04-2013
Measles costs 22-04-2013
All countries take part in European Immunization Week 18-04-2013
WHO high-level mission to Greece on health systems reform 18-04-2013
European experts meet to discuss impact of economic crisis on health 16-04-2013
WHO and UNICEF launch new plan to cut deaths from diarrhoea and pneumonia 12-04-2013
Human infections with influenza A(H7N9) in China – update 05-04-2013
Third session of Twentieth Standing Committee 05-04-2013
World Health Day 2013 – Reducing salt intake is key to reducing high blood pressure and stroke 04-04-2013
Adequate treatment essential to stop tuberculosis across Europe – WHO/ECDC new report 19-03-2013
Join us on Twitter for live #TBchat 18-03-2013
Road traffic deaths down by 25% but 92 000 still die each year in the WHO European Region 14-03-2013
WHO/Europe in Copenhagen moving to new premises 13-03-2013
New WHO report reveals unequal improvements in health in Europe and calls for measurement of well-being as marker of progress 13-03-2013
Intersectoral coordination and disease control at points of entry: critical to avert and control health crises 01-03-2013
Using health services must not break family finances 22-02-2013
Novel coronavirus update: third case in same family cluster 16-02-2013
Alcohol and tobacco use among young people falls in the Russian Federation 15-02-2013
Novel coronavirus update: new case but continued low risk 14-02-2013
Further case of novel coronavirus detected 11-02-2013
European mortality database updated 11-02-2013
Experts meet to discuss verification process for measles and rubella elimination 01-02-2013
Newly found health effects of air pollution call for stronger European Union air policies 31-01-2013
Turkey to host the sixty-third session of WHO Regional Committee for Europe 29-01-2013
Updated: interactive atlases of health inequalities 24-01-2013
WHO/Europe scales up emergency support for Syrians 16-01-2013
Baltic policy dialogue explores hospital-sector reform 15-01-2013
Influenza activity increasing in Europe 11-01-2013
Key WHO/Europe events in 2013 09-01-2013
Policy seminar in Kyrgyzstan connects universal coverage and service delivery modernization 20-12-2012
WHO/Europe and the Eurasian Economic Community sign agreement 14-12-2012
United Nations mission visits camps for Syrian people in Turkey 13-12-2012
HIV treatment as prevention: #HIVchat on Twitter 12-12-2012
Germany: model of good governance for workers’ health 10-12-2012
Countries in European and Eastern Mediterranean regions build capacity in global health diplomacy 04-12-2012
Standing Committee meets in Bulgaria 30-11-2012
WHO and ECDC recommend immediate resumption of BCG vaccination programme against tuberculosis in Romania 30-11-2012
Investing in response essential to curb HIV transmission in Europe 30-11-2012
Self-prescription of antibiotics boosts superbugs epidemic in the European Region 16-11-2012
Ask the experts about antibiotic resistance: join the #EAAD chat on Twitter 14-11-2012
Monitoring framework agreed to assess progress on NCDs 12-11-2012
New public health action plan focuses on disease prevention and health promotion 12-11-2012
Health 2020 on agenda at Economist Global Healthcare Conference 08-11-2012
RIVM and WHO/Europe to collaborate on health information provision 07-11-2012
Antibiotic resistance surveillance network extended throughout European Region 02-11-2012
Use of Novartis’ influenza vaccines resumed in some countries 01-11-2012
Precautionary suspension of Novartis’ influenza vaccine in some European countries 30-10-2012
Health systems must reorient services to meet new challenges 29-10-2012
Your questions answered: join the #FLUchat on Twitter 25-10-2012
World Polio Day: progress towards global eradication 24-10-2012
EVIPNet: putting evidence into policy 19-10-2012
Capacity to diagnose M/XDR-TB strengthened across Europe 18-10-2012
European Region far from target for influenza vaccine uptake 18-10-2012
Flagship Course on Health System Strengthening: focus on noncommunicable diseases 17-10-2012
Dengue fever in Madeira, Portugal 17-10-2012
WHO sustainable-development initiative wins United Nations award 15-10-2012
WHO’s hospital safety index and emergency checklist rolled out in Europe 12-10-2012
Health in an age of austerity: WHO at European Health Forum Gastein 10-10-2012
WHO opens new collaborating centre on social inclusion and health 04-10-2012
Romania boosts efforts against drug-resistant tuberculosis 02-10-2012
Novel coronavirus infection - revised interim case definition 01-10-2012
Novel coronavirus infection - update 26-09-2012
Novel coronavirus infection in the United Kingdom 23-09-2012
Have your say on WHO’s upcoming global HIV guidelines 20-09-2012
WHO publication on noise highly commended by British Medical Association 19-09-2012
Key findings of consultation on monitoring noncommunicable diseases released 18-09-2012
Regional Committee: Highlights of Day 4 13-09-2012
Health ministers adopt European policy for health and well-being 12-09-2012
Regional Committee: Highlights of Day 3 12-09-2012
Regional Committee: Highlights of Day 2 11-09-2012
Regional Committee: Highlights of Day 1 10-09-2012
Regional Committee opens on Monday in Malta 09-09-2012
53 countries to set new European health roadmap for 2020 and beyond 07-09-2012
Countries of south-eastern Europe build capacity in global health diplomacy 28-08-2012
New hands-on approach to policy-making: Ukraine develops national plan at WHO/Europe 20-08-2012
Reducing health inequalities in small countries: WHO/Europe signs agreement with San Marino 01-08-2012
AIDS 2012: growing HIV epidemic in eastern Europe and central Asia a concern 25-07-2012
Olympic Games: WHO supports United Kingdom Health Protection Agency in securing public health 25-07-2012
WHO to support Ireland reform health systems in response to financial crisis 20-07-2012
WHO assessment mission: better facilities for receiving migrants needed 06-07-2012
Director-General begins second term, releases report on first term 02-07-2012
Tackling tuberculosis means looking beyond the disease: experts meet to address its broader causes 29-06-2012
Severe heat-wave in Europe: advice on health effects and ultraviolet exposure 28-06-2012
London Olympics: new report on public-health preparedness 27-06-2012
Norway leads Europe in protecting children from “unhealthy” food marketing 25-06-2012
Rio+20 puts health at the heart of development goals 22-06-2012
Making cities healthy for everyone: European mayors share experiences 21-06-2012
European Region marks tenth anniversary of polio-free certification 21-06-2012
Central Asia in the spotlight: growing HIV epidemic among people who inject drugs 19-06-2012
Rising blood-donation rates in Europe 14-06-2012
Questions answered: health advice for travellers to EURO 2012 11-06-2012
Self-sufficiency in organ donation a step closer in south-eastern Europe 08-06-2012
Experts meet to discuss safe abortion care 01-06-2012
Kills when used as prescribed – tobacco industry successfully targets girls with new marketing tactics 30-05-2012
World Health Assembly, closing: 21 resolutions adopted during the week 29-05-2012
World Health Assembly, day 4: support for WHO reform 25-05-2012
World Health Assembly, day 3: WHO Director-General reappointed 24-05-2012
World Health Assembly, day 2: resolution on noncommunicable diseases approved 24-05-2012
Standing Committee: “Good progress in preparations for RC62” 23-05-2012
New report gives preliminary dose estimation from Fukushima nuclear accident 23-05-2012
Five Europeans receive 2012 World No Tobacco Day awards 23-05-2012
First day of World Health Assembly focuses on universal health-care coverage 22-05-2012
“Roma health newsletter”: first issue 15-05-2012
Follow webcast of health-financing course 10-05-2012
WHO report reveals teenagers do not get a fair deal on health 02-05-2012
Eliminating malaria from Europe by 2015: realistic and attainable 25-04-2012
Forum finalizes Health 2020 policy framework 23-04-2012
European Immunization Week features week of guest bloggers 23-04-2012
European Immunization Week 2012: all countries set to take part 11-04-2012
Are patients in control of their health care? European conference promotes patient-centred health systems 11-04-2012
Regional World Health Day launch: empower older people to participate in policy-making 03-04-2012
Princess Mathilde of Belgium arrives in Albania to advocate for frontline health care workers 29-03-2012
World Health Day 2012 – Active ageing adds healthy life to years 29-03-2012
European public health action plan: Consultation generates important feedback 28-03-2012
Adults in Europe consume three standard alcoholic drinks per day on average 27-03-2012
WHO/Europe to assist Greece in pharmaceutical health care pricing 23-03-2012
New report: tuberculosis (TB) on the retreat in Europe, though concerns remain about drug-resistant strains and treatment failure 19-03-2012
WHO and European Commission reinforce cooperation in key areas 08-03-2012
Netherlands collaborating centre working on new approach to primary care 07-03-2012
Provider-payment assessment tool in development 06-03-2012
WHO/Europe strengthens national capacity in emergency preparedness 05-03-2012
Scaling up action for Roma health in Serbia and beyond 02-03-2012
2012 UEFA European Football Championship: health advice 24-02-2012
Vulnerability and health: WHO opens new collaborating centre in Hungary 18-02-2012
WHO launches expanded European Centre for Environment and Health in Bonn, Germany: new report on environmental health inequalities published 14-02-2012
Update of WHO/Europe statistical databases 10-02-2012
Revised guidance on HIV treatment and care published 09-02-2012
Eliminating measles and rubella: new commission meets 08-02-2012
Instrument to map management of noncommunicable diseases in primary care under development 08-02-2012
Health services must prepare for extremely cold weather 03-02-2012
Detailed mortality database updated 31-01-2012
Life does not end at 60 - senior citizens have much to offer 31-01-2012
Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General, nominated for second term 19-01-2012
Tuberculosis that is “resistant to all drugs”: frequently asked questions 16-01-2012
Danish delegation visits WHO/Europe 10-01-2012
Key WHO/Europe events in 2012 06-01-2012
WHO Rome office closes at the end of 2011 20-12-2011
European countries must take action now to prevent continued measles outbreaks in 2012 02-12-2011
HIV cases continue to rise in Europe: WHO European Region launches new action plan to bring the epidemic under control 30-11-2011
New clinical health promotion research centre opens in Scandinavia 29-11-2011
Reducing cancer: international community moves from resolution to action 18-11-2011
WHO/Europe invites partners to develop European action plan on public health 18-11-2011
Antibiotic resistance: what is not measured, is not done. Surveillance to be strengthened throughout Europe 17-11-2011
WHO: “Be vaccinated against influenza and protect yourself against serious illness” 16-11-2011
Collaboration on primary health care strengthened 15-11-2011
Information bulletin: second earthquake hits eastern Turkey 10-11-2011
HIV prevention partnership goes online 03-11-2011
Joint action on environmental health threats discussed 02-11-2011
Global commitment to addressing social determinants of health 26-10-2011
Measles virus continues to spread in the European Region: WHO calls on countries to step up response 25-10-2011
Information bulletin: earthquake in eastern Turkey (Van province) 24-10-2011
WHO European Region aims to wipe out malaria in 4 years: Roll Back Malaria partners target strongholds of the disease 21-10-2011
No tobacco at EURO 2012 20-10-2011
World Conference on Social Determinants of Health opens 19-10-2011
Deaths of 30 000 women can be prevented – WHO/Europe calls for more action on cervical cancer 19-10-2011
Violence and injuries: next steps in prevention 17-10-2011
Armenia: free of malaria 14-10-2011
South-eastern European health ministers tackle killer diseases together; health in all policies: how is it done? 13-10-2011
Shift to engaging citizens and patients in health services needed 12-10-2011
Call for case studies on intersectoral action for health 11-10-2011
WHO/Europe launches road map to halt spread of drug-resistant tuberculosis 10-10-2011
Measles virus continues to spread in European Region: WHO urgently calls on countries to step up response 07-10-2011
Investing in mental health: focus of World Mental Health Day 07-10-2011
What happens when a woman goes to prison? New checklists aim to reduce the price she pays 04-10-2011
Health in Islamic states: ministers meet to plan the next 10 years 29-09-2011
New WHO database shows poor air quality in cities 27-09-2011
New WHO/Europe centre on noncommunicable diseases opens in Athens 23-09-2011
Noncommunicable diseases top of world’s agenda 19-09-2011
Europe fights back: WHO’s new action plan tackles antibiotic resistance 15-09-2011
New research gives impetus to WHO plan to halt HIV spread 14-09-2011
European Member States show new resolve in tackling multidrug-resistant TB 14-09-2011
European Region has heaviest drinking in the world 13-09-2011
Europe at forefront of global movement against major diseases 13-09-2011
Collaboration cemented between WHO/Europe and Global Fund 12-09-2011
Governance for health: how do we respond to today’s complex health challenges? 12-09-2011
53 European countries tackle killer diseases and public health: what the future holds for health, and how to beat diseases now 09-09-2011
WHO/Europe premises in Copenhagen reopen 26-08-2011
Polio kicked out of Europe: European Region to retain polio-free status, but constant vigilance is needed 25-08-2011
World Humanitarian Day celebrates people helping people 19-08-2011
WHO/Europe headquarters closed after renewed flooding 15-08-2011
New tool to help hospitals prepare for emergencies 15-08-2011
Documents now available for the sixty-first session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe, Baku, Azerbaijan, 12–15 September 2011 08-08-2011
In Europe, 65% of babies are still breastfed at 3 months of age 01-08-2011
25th anniversary of the Ottawa Charter: request for memories 26-07-2011
Outbreaks of E. coli O104:H4 infection: update 30 22-07-2011
Pandemrix safety profile updated due to narcolepsy reports 22-07-2011
WHO issues new advice on heat-waves 22-07-2011
Measles outbreaks continue: be vaccinated before travelling and attending large public events 15-07-2011
Revised drinking-water guidelines issued 14-07-2011
WHO/Europe premises in Copenhagen reopen 13-07-2011
WHO/Europe in Copenhagen working to restore normal service after flood 11-07-2011
Outbreaks of E. coli O104:H4 infection: update 29 07-07-2011
"Lipstick" cigarette packages woo young women, while countries hesitate to use graphic warnings 07-07-2011
WHO/Europe headquarters in Copenhagen closed due to flooding 04-07-2011
Outbreaks of E. coli O104:H4 infection: update 28 01-07-2011
Outbreaks of E. coli O104:H4 infection: WHO/Europe gives public health advice 01-07-2011
Outbreaks of E. coli O104:H4 infection: update 27 30-06-2011
Outbreaks of E. coli O104:H4 infection: update 26 29-06-2011
Outbreaks: update 25: new VTEC cases in France and Sweden 28-06-2011
EHEC outbreaks: update 24: France reports 8 cases in new outbreak 27-06-2011
Minister of the Republic of Moldova visits WHO/Europe 24-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 23 24-06-2011
WHO/Europe supports health care reform in Greece 24-06-2011
New evidence from WHO: inadequate housing causes more than 100 000 annual deaths in Europe 23-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 22 23-06-2011
European mayors to champion Health 2020 23-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 21 22-06-2011
New public health recommendations for men who have sex with men and transgender people 21-06-2011
Regional Director addresses Nordic Council of Ministers 21-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 20 21-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 19 20-06-2011
European Commission visit consolidates future work with WHO/Europe 17-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 18 17-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 17 16-06-2011
New WHO/Europe report: an estimated 10 000 old people physically abused every day 16-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 16 15-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 15 14-06-2011
Safest blood is from voluntary, unpaid donations 14-06-2011
Food safety remains a constant challenge, says WHO 11-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 14 11-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 13 10-06-2011
Web site survey: tell us what you think 09-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 12 09-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 11 08-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 10 07-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 9 06-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 8 05-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 7 04-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 6 04-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: Frequently asked questions 03-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: update 5 03-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: 12 countries reporting cases to WHO 03-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: Rare strain of E. coli unknown in previous outbreaks 02-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: increased cases in Germany 01-06-2011
EHEC outbreak: 9 European countries report cases of haemolytic uraemic syndrome and enterohaemorrhagic E. coli infections 31-05-2011
Tobacco-control legislation: already saving lives 30-05-2011
Germany investigates outbreak of haemolytic uraemic syndrome 27-05-2011
World Health Assembly closes with European priorities on action agenda 25-05-2011
Road safety saves lives and money 25-05-2011
World Health Assembly: Delegates discuss noncommunicable diseases, WHO finances, pandemic influenza preparedness 24-05-2011
Day 2 of World Health Assembly: International Health Regulations and WHO reform in focus 18-05-2011
Opening of World Health Assembly: Director-General urges ministers to “remember the people” 17-05-2011
Migrant health: Italy signs agreement 17-05-2011
Agenda set for next Regional Committee 17-05-2011
Stop discrimination against homosexual men and women 17-05-2011
WHO Epidemiological Brief 14: Measles outbreaks and importation of wild poliovirus in the European Region 16-05-2011
Groundbreaking study: early antiretroviral use prevents transmission of HIV 15-05-2011
Next Standing Committee meeting open to all Member States 11-05-2011
Road Safety Decade launches today 11-05-2011
“Sport for all” policies encourage physical activity 10-05-2011
Experts agree on new European action plan on alcohol 06-05-2011
Ministers push environment and health commitments forward 05-05-2011
Patient participation encourages hand hygiene 05-05-2011
Noncommunicable diseases on global health agenda 02-05-2011
Continued fall in malaria cases across Europe 29-04-2011
European Immunization Week launched 28-04-2011
Hungary’s public places and workplaces smoke free from January 2012 28-04-2011
Latvia launches new public health strategy 26-04-2011
Measles outbreaks spread across Europe: European Immunization Week offers chance to promote immunization 20-04-2011
Chernobyl, 25 years on: WHO/Europe renews support for the people affected and builds on the lessons learned 19-04-2011
Efficient public spending essential for health policy objectives 19-04-2011
Flagship course targets health financing after the economic crisis 18-04-2011
WHO/Europe and Global Fund reinvigorate partnership 18-04-2011
Mortality database updated 15-04-2011
Ukraine adopts pictorial health warnings on tobacco products 14-04-2011
Monitoring the new code on international recruitment of health workers: last chance to comment 14-04-2011
European ministers discuss the health needs of people displaced by the crisis in northern Africa 13-04-2011
Measles outbreaks across Europe show no sign of slowing 12-04-2011
Send us your smoke free videos: competition launched 12-04-2011
Experts in Moscow discuss antibiotic resistance on World Health Day 08-04-2011
Complacency kills. Antibiotic resistance still on the rise in Europe 07-04-2011
Health professional mobility on the European agenda 06-04-2011
Invitation to seminar: Antibiotic resistance - can we do better? 05-04-2011
WHO/Europe’s Standing Committee gives green light to agenda for next annual meeting 01-04-2011
Conclusions of the health mission in Lampedusa 31-03-2011
Turkmenistan to implement WHO tobacco legislation 30-03-2011
New evidence from WHO on health effects of traffic-related noise in Europe 30-03-2011
First Lady of Georgia becomes Goodwill Ambassador for WHO/Europe 28-03-2011
WHO and the European Commission agree future common action in key areas 25-03-2011
Earth Hour: use energy wisely 25-03-2011
Countries contribute to action plan for noncommunicable diseases 24-03-2011
Urban water management in focus on World Water Day 22-03-2011
Meeting with the European Respiratory Society 21-03-2011
Health update: nuclear reactor crisis in Japan 18-03-2011
Rising health care costs due to technology 18-03-2011
Regional heads of United Nations agencies meet in Copenhagen 18-03-2011
Drug-resistant tuberculosis continues to spread: new report 18-03-2011
Doubling expenditure on the National Health Service in England had a variable impact on health system performance 17-03-2011
Kyrgyzstan addresses health personnel shortages 17-03-2011
WHO support to Japan after earthquake and tsunami 15-03-2011
WHO Epidemiological Brief 13 – Measles outbreaks and importation of wild poliovirus in the European Region 15-03-2011
International meeting on eliminating childhood tuberculosis 11-03-2011
Public health is back on European countries’ agenda 11-03-2011
European countries take up the Health 2020 challenge 10-03-2011
New ways of paying for primary health care discussed in Belarus 10-03-2011
WHO/Europe launches new online laboratory reporting system 09-03-2011
European Member States plan for health in 2020 09-03-2011
International Women’s Day celebrates a centenary of achievements 08-03-2011
Immunization in Europe “at crossroads” 03-03-2011
Regional Director on official visit to Azerbaijan 02-03-2011
Measles outbreaks continue across Europe: WHO says, get vaccinated 01-03-2011
WHO welcomes proposal for legislation for a smoke-free Hungary 01-03-2011
WHO/Europe and Italy discuss European health support for people affected by the crisis in north Africa 28-02-2011
Latvian Minister of Health visits WHO/Europe 25-02-2011
Impact of chemicals on health: review 25-02-2011
WHO/Europe course on health financing: applications welcome 16-02-2011
WHO/Europe forging closer links with European Health Forum Gastein 15-02-2011
WHO Epidemiological Brief 12: Importation of Wild Poliovirus and Response Measures in the European Region 15-02-2011
Regional Director on official visit to Poland 14-02-2011
Statement of Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) on Pandemrix® vaccine and narcolepsy 10-02-2011
Slovenia committed to reducing health inequalities 04-02-2011
WHO/Europe statement on World Cancer Day 04-02-2011
World Cancer Day – WHO stresses importance of physical activity for cancer prevention 04-02-2011
Pandemrix® vaccine and increased risk of narcolepsy 02-02-2011
Response to polio outbreak commended 01-02-2011
High level forum on social determinants of health and health inequalities 28-01-2011
Setting the agenda for WHO and European Union collaboration 20-01-2011
Better health for poor and socially excluded groups 19-01-2011
Women in Europe smoke most globally, and numbers are increasing 19-01-2011
Hungary European Union Presidency: WHO/Europe contributes to health priorities 18-01-2011
Increasing influenza activity in the WHO European Region 14-01-2011
4 countries release data on exposure to second-hand smoke 05-01-2011
Meeting with the European Forum of National Nursing and Midwifery Associations 22-12-2010
Autumn/Winter edition of “The Bridge” out now 21-12-2010
WHO Epidemiological Brief 11: Importation of Wild Poliovirus and Response Measures in the European Region 20-12-2010
Start of influenza season 17-12-2010
Green transport benefits health, creates jobs and combats climate change 17-12-2010
Easier access to health, education and employment for informal waste collectors in Serbia 16-12-2010
First WHO indoor air quality guidelines on indoor chemicals now released 15-12-2010
Malaria elimination a step closer 14-12-2010
Health and climate change on the agenda at COP16 10-12-2010
25–70% of adults in Europe are overweight 09-12-2010
Georgian minister visits WHO/Europe 07-12-2010
Landmark declaration signed on the health of children with intellectual disabilities 26-11-2010
WHO Epidemiological Brief 10: Importation of Wild Poliovirus and Response Measures in the European Region 25-11-2010
WHO and European countries to discuss growing epidemic of noncommunicable diseases 24-11-2010
European countries set targets for giving everyone access to safe and affordable water and sanitation 23-11-2010
WHO releases two major reports 22-11-2010
Developing strategy on antibacterial resistance 18-11-2010
Standing Committee of the Regional Committee meets in Andorra 18-11-2010
Lithuanian Minister of Health visits 18-11-2010
Regional Director: WHO/Europe and European Union are “natural partners” 17-11-2010
South-eastern countries sign historic agreement on public health 17-11-2010
Regional Director addresses European Public Health Association (EUPHA) Conference 12-11-2010
Seventh training course to improve health systems’ performance 11-11-2010
Kyrgyzstan’s health services receive boost 09-11-2010
New rehabilitation guidelines for the disabled launched 09-11-2010
Data on school children’s health behaviour: important input for health policy 04-11-2010
WHO to map vitamin-D deficiency in Europe 02-11-2010
WHO/Europe strengthens collaboration with the Northern Dimension 01-11-2010
WHO Epidemiological Brief 9: polio outbreak in the European Region and country responses 29-10-2010
Turkmenistan: free of malaria 27-10-2010
Success of flagship course on health system strengthening continues 22-10-2010
Sexual health – more than sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies 21-10-2010
Regional Director addresses ministers on preventing chronic diseases 20-10-2010
WHO/Europe concludes mission on health impact of sludge spill in Hungary 20-10-2010
Amartya Sen to assist WHO/Europe with health inequities project 19-10-2010
Regional Director speaks at opening of Medipol University, Turkey 18-10-2010
Development of HEALTH2020 under way 18-10-2010
WHO/Europe resumes weekly influenza surveillance report as winter season begins 15-10-2010
Global Plan to Stop TB 2011–2015 launched 14-10-2010
WHO/Europe to assess health impact of sludge spill in Hungary 12-10-2010
WHO/Europe and World Bank collaborate on study of health systems 12-10-2010
Regional Director speaks at World Health Summit 11-10-2010
WHO Epidemiological Brief 8: polio outbreak in the European Region and country responses 08-10-2010
Regional Director delivers annual lecture to Faculty of Public Health 06-10-2010
Regional Director addresses European Parliament inquiry on pandemic (H1N1) 2009 05-10-2010
Significant progress in access to HIV/AIDS services in the European Region 28-09-2010
24% of European children aged 6–9 are overweight 24-09-2010
Maternal deaths worldwide drop by a third 22-09-2010
WHO/Europe forging closer links with St Petersburg 21-09-2010
Vaccine recommendations for winter influenza season 20-09-2010
New appointment as Director of Programme Management 15-09-2010
WHO Epidemiological Brief 7: polio outbreak in the European Region and country responses 14-09-2010
WHO and European Commission adopt joint declaration 13-09-2010
WHO Regional Committee for Europe to convene in Moscow 10-09-2010
WHO/Europe contributes to health budget discussions in Latvia 09-09-2010
Polio immunization campaign under way in Kazakhstan 09-09-2010
WHO Epidemiological Brief 6: polio outbreak in the European Region and country responses 06-09-2010
Kyrgyzstan situation report, 2 September 2010 06-09-2010
Russian Federation: no remaining health risks from extreme heat-wave and wildfires 03-09-2010
EUPHA and WHO/Europe meet to strengthen public health 02-09-2010
European ambassadors briefed on Regional Committee agenda 01-09-2010
Meeting with the Department of Health of England 01-09-2010
Pandemic influenza vaccine Pandemrix under review 28-08-2010
Kyrgyzstan situation report, 25 August 2010 26-08-2010
WHO/Europe supporting Hungary’s EU Presidency planning 23-08-2010
WHO epidemiological brief 5: Tajikistan polio outbreak and regional response 23-08-2010
WHO/Europe headquarters in Copenhagen reopen 19-08-2010
WHO/Europe headquarters closed due to flooding - update 2 17-08-2010
WHO/Europe headquarters closed due to flooding - update 17-08-2010
Extreme heat-wave and wildfires cause public health concerns in the Russian Federation 15-08-2010
Kyrgyzstan situation report, 11 August 2010 13-08-2010
New global health-sector strategy for HIV/AIDS: contributions welcome 13-08-2010
WHO Director-General declares H1N1 pandemic over 10-08-2010
WHO epidemiological brief: Tajikistan polio outbreak and regional response 04-08-2010
WHO hands over Interagency Emergency Health Kit to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova 02-08-2010
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
Regional Director’s address at the International Conference on the 15th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s National Health Programme 20-07-2010
WHO Epidemiological Brief: Tajikistan polio outbreak and regional response 20-07-2010
Tobacco use among adults: new report launched 20-07-2010
Prime Minister of Turkey receives award for tobacco control efforts 19-07-2010
Latvian Minister of Health visits WHO/Europe to discuss health priorities 19-07-2010
Recent floods in the Republic of Moldova: situation report 16-07-2010
WHO discusses health priorities with the European Forum of Medical Associations 15-07-2010
Kyrgyzstan unrest: situation report 14-07-2010
Promoting health in a fast-changing world 11-07-2010
Kyrgyzstan unrest: situation report 09-07-2010
Learning from the influenza pandemic 05-07-2010
Combating cancer in Europe 05-07-2010
Kyrgyzstan unrest and refugees in Uzbekistan: situation report 02-07-2010
WHO Epidemiological Brief: Tajikistan polio outbreak and regional response 01-07-2010
Health experts review regional efforts to keep Europe polio free 30-06-2010
Look beyond health in policy-making 29-06-2010
Kyrgyzstan unrest and refugees in Uzbekistan: situation report 25-06-2010
WHO Epidemiological Brief: Tajikistan polio outbreak and regional response 24-06-2010
Health care a priority for thousands affected by Kyrgyzstan violence 22-06-2010
Learning from Nordic health systems 21-06-2010
Kyrgyzstan unrest and refugees in Uzbekistan: situation report 21-06-2010
WHO/Europe “a bridge that unites the Region” 18-06-2010
Meeting with OECD: building on the health information “bedrock” 18-06-2010
Preparations on track for WHO/Europe’s annual meeting 15-06-2010
WHO supports health sector response in Kyrgyzstan 14-06-2010
Spring/Summer issue of "The Bridge" out now 11-06-2010
Danish Minister for the Interior and Health meets the Regional Director 10-06-2010
Regional Director commends Uzbekistan on polio immunization campaign 07-06-2010
Spain leads calls for urgent action to improve patient safety 03-06-2010
Latest epidemiological update on polio outbreak in central Asia 03-06-2010
Women are huge potential market for the tobacco industry 28-05-2010
Latest polio update from Tajikistan and central Asia 21-05-2010
Uzbekistan begins immunization campaign to prevent polio importation 19-05-2010
Sixty-third World Health Assembly opens 17-05-2010
Central Asian countries strengthen polio preparedness and response 12-05-2010
National polio immunization campaign launched in Tajikistan 04-05-2010
Climate change in Malta: new report 30-04-2010
Polio outbreak in Tajikistan: new update 29-04-2010
Malaria in Europe at 3% of 1995 level 23-04-2010
WHO responds to imported polio outbreak in Tajikistan 23-04-2010
46 countries in Europe recommit to eliminating measles 21-04-2010
No change in current WHO advice on potential health risks of volcanic ash 20-04-2010
Volcano eruption in Iceland will have minimal impact on health 16-04-2010
WHO assists emergency health care provision in Kyrgyzstan 12-04-2010
Tackling urban health inequalities should be a priority 07-04-2010
New project to strengthen health care in Tajikistan 23-03-2010
Tuberculosis rates and treatment in Europe remain a concern 18-03-2010
European governments adopt comprehensive plan to reduce environmental risks to health by 2020 12-03-2010
A new chapter: further action agreed to fight new and existing environment and health threats 12-03-2010
Young people: a vital investment in the environment and health process 12-03-2010
A groundbreaking process: 20 years of environment and health collaboration 11-03-2010
Fifth Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health opens today 10-03-2010
WHO monitoring situation in earthquake-hit area in Turkey 08-03-2010
Women in Europe: lingering inequalities affect health 08-03-2010
Finding solutions to finance Estonia’s health system 05-03-2010
Respiratory disease kills 1 in every 2000 babies in Europe 02-03-2010
WHO mourns passing of Professor Ihsan Dogramaci 02-03-2010
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009: no phase change 24-02-2010
More physically active children in Europe, but obesity rates still rising 19-02-2010
Former WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Jo E. Asvall dies 16-02-2010
European roads too dangerous for young people 15-02-2010
Rise in access to safe water in Europe 09-02-2010
40% of cancer cases can be prevented 04-02-2010
Updated health figures 02-02-2010
New leader for WHO/Europe 28-01-2010
Sixty years of WHO in Europe 25-01-2010
Earthquake in Haiti: guidance on disaster response from WHO 18-01-2010
New issue of The Bridge 08-01-2010
Donated pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccine arrives in Azerbaijan 08-01-2010
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 activity continues despite declining clinical trends 05-01-2010
15 countries report high pandemic (H1N1) 2009 activity 15-12-2009
Pandemic influenza checklist for hospitals published 11-12-2009
Humanitarian agencies call for urgent climate action 09-12-2009
New report highlights danger of second-hand tobacco smoke 09-12-2009
Annual rate of newly diagnosed HIV infections has doubled since 2000 01-12-2009
Georgia publishes health system performance assessment 27-11-2009
18 countries report high pandemic (H1N1) 2009 activity 24-11-2009
Public health significance of virus mutation detected in Norway 21-11-2009
No significant changes in the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus in Ukraine 19-11-2009
40% of road crash victims are pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists 19-11-2009
14 countries report high pandemic (H1N1) 2009 activity 14-11-2009
Health facilities in Ukraine well prepared for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza 12-11-2009
10 countries report high pandemic (H1N1) 2009 activity 12-11-2009
Heart disease: leading cause of death in women 09-11-2009
WHO staff review pandemic prevention steps in Ukraine 08-11-2009
Health workers in Ukraine under pressure, but coping 07-11-2009
WHO begins investigating pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in western Ukraine 05-11-2009
Experts investigate pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus activity in Ukraine 03-11-2009
Ukraine reports high levels of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus activity 03-11-2009
Experts recommend single dose of pandemic vaccine 02-11-2009
Global action plan for control of pneumonia released 02-11-2009
Experts recommend steps to protect prisoners’ health 29-10-2009
Overview of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in Europe 26-10-2009
Preparing for the coming influenza season 21-10-2009
International Day for Disaster Reduction 2009: safer hospitals 14-10-2009
Saving the lives of mothers and children in Kazakhstan 13-10-2009
How loud is too loud when you're asleep? 08-10-2009
How can gender equity be addressed through health systems? 07-10-2009
Call to strengthen health governance in Europe 02-10-2009
New issue of The BRIDGE 01-10-2009
Reproductive health rights: new ways to engage young people 30-09-2009
WHO recommends vaccine composition for 2010 influenza season in southern hemisphere 29-09-2009
Noncommunicable diseases (NCD): new publication on policy development in Europe 28-09-2009
Over 52 000 cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in Europe 23-09-2009
Resolutions adopted by WHO Regional Committee 21-09-2009
New WHO Regional Director for Europe nominated 15-09-2009
Vaccine issues dominate pandemic (H1N1) 2009 discussions 15-09-2009
Call to strengthen health systems despite economic downturn 14-09-2009
WHO Regional Committee for Europe meets this week 14-09-2009
British Medical Association highly commends WHO/Europe books 09-09-2009
Over 49 000 cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in Europe 07-09-2009
Pandemic preparedness planning is paying off 04-09-2009
Kyrgyzstan reports first cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 01-09-2009
New European guidance for influenza surveillance in humans 26-08-2009
Over 42 000 cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in Europe; Belarus reports first case 21-08-2009
WHO/Europe shares experience in promoting physical activity 19-08-2009
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Tajikistan 13-08-2009
Four key databases now offer latest statistics 12-08-2009
Over 33 000 cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection in Europe 11-08-2009
WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform now available in French, Russian 06-08-2009
Azerbaijan and the Republic of Moldova report first cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 03-08-2009
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009: new reporting requirements 21-07-2009
44 countries have reported pandemic (H1N1) 2009: cases in Europe rise 21-07-2009
How to protect health during heat-waves 15-07-2009
WHO publishes first indoor air quality guidelines on dampness and mould 15-07-2009
Nearly 10 000 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in the European Region 03-07-2009
Confirmed cases of influenza A(H1N1) virus in Europe continue to rise 19-06-2009
Latvia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia report first cases of influenza A(H1N1) 19-06-2009
New issue of The BRIDGE 17-06-2009
Over 2500 confirmed cases of influenza A(H1N1) in Europe 16-06-2009
More voluntary donations of blood needed 15-06-2009
30 countries have reported influenza A(H1N1): cases in Europe rise 12-06-2009
Influenza A (H1N1): pandemic alert phase 6 declared, of moderate severity 11-06-2009
Over half of WHO European Region has reported influenza A(H1N1) cases 05-06-2009
Achievements in the fight against tobacco recognized 29-05-2009
25 countries have reported influenza A(H1N1): cases in Europe rise 29-05-2009
Training gynaecologists can help tackle intimate partner violence 27-05-2009
Face the heat: how to prepare for heat-waves and protect people’s health 26-05-2009
Update on influenza A(H1N1) in the WHO European Region 23-05-2009
Kyrgyzstan considers expansion of substitution therapy for drug users 20-05-2009
Greece: nineteenth European country to report influenza A(H1N1) 20-05-2009
Map of influenza A(H1N1) cases across Europe now available 19-05-2009
Cycling for health: WHO's work wins prize 18-05-2009
Turkey reports first cases of influenza A(H1N1) 17-05-2009
Belgium: seventeenth European country to report influenza A(H1N1) 14-05-2009
Finland: sixteenth European country to report influenza A(H1N1) 13-05-2009
As cases of influenza A(H1N1) rise, countries must plan for the long term 12-05-2009
Description of confirmed cases of influenza A(H1N1) in Europe 11-05-2009
Poland: fourteenth European country to report a case of influenza A(H1N1) 08-05-2009
Sweden reports its first confirmed case of influenza A(H1N1) 07-05-2009
Portugal reports first case of influenza A(H1N1) 05-05-2009
Spain reports rise in confirmed cases of influenza A(H1N1); France, Ireland and Italy report their first confirmed cases 03-05-2009
Denmark confirms one case of influenza A(H1N1) 01-05-2009
Current level of influenza pandemic alert raised from phase 4 to 5 30-04-2009
Seven countries in the WHO European Region with confirmed cases of influenza A(H1N1) 30-04-2009
Four cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection confirmed in Austria and Germany 29-04-2009
Confirmed cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus in three countries in the WHO European Region 28-04-2009
Challenges to protecting children’s health from hazardous environments 27-04-2009
Influenza-like illness in Mexico and the United States 27-04-2009
Malaria cases falling rapidly in the WHO European Region 23-04-2009
European Immunization Week 2009 goes online 22-04-2009
Eye care for displaced people in the Italian earthquake zone 16-04-2009
Save lives. Make hospitals safe in emergencies 07-04-2009
Addressing the global economic crisis while fighting inequalities 02-04-2009
New guidelines for pharmacists to be developed 30-03-2009
Every hour 55 people are diagnosed with tuberculosis in Europe 24-03-2009
Protecting health from climate change: WHO/Europe and the German Government launch joint initiative 18-03-2009
Observatory Venice Summer School 2009 16-03-2009
New issue of “The BRIDGE” 02-03-2009
Scaled-up measles vaccination needed 26-02-2009
WHO tuberculosis project receives World Bank award 18-02-2009
First influenza bulletin for the European Region 13-02-2009
Strengthening health systems: from values to action 09-02-2009
WHO European Ministerial Conference on Health Systems: report now available 06-02-2009
Updated: health in figures 03-02-2009
Housing and the indoor environment affect health 28-01-2009
Sustainable and healthy transport can help boost economies 22-01-2009
Humanitarian support for victims of conflict 16-01-2009
Belarus needs to move forward on health reform 15-01-2009
New tool helps to assess the quality of primary care management 12-01-2009
The Bridge presents WHO/Europe’s recent activities 05-01-2009