What we do
Data and evidence, health topics
WHO/Europe supports the 53 Member States in the WHO European Region in developing and sustaining their national health policies, health systems and public health programmes; working to identify, prevent and overcome potential threats to health; anticipating future challenges; and advocating public health.
Its work is a two-way exchange: gathering best expertise from key partners in national and international institutions, and analysing data and the research results to propose evidence-based public health interventions. This enables WHO/Europe to inform and advise countries on the most effective ways to improve the health of their populations.
WHO/Europe runs or has direct access to essential databases providing authoritative health data from the 53 countries in the Region. The Health Evidence Network (HEN) and the European Environment and Health Information System (ENHIS) are additional valuable resources for health policy-making.
WHO/Europe provides tailored support to countries through technical programmes addressing a wide range of public health issues. These programmes work together, covering areas including disease prevention and control, response to public health emergencies, environmental health, health determinants and health systems.
