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WHO launches expanded European Centre for Environment and Health in Bonn, Germany: new report on environmental health inequalities
14-02-2012
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WHO Rome office closes at the end of 2011
20-12-2011
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European countries must take action now to prevent continued measles outbreaks in 2012
02-12-2011
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HIV cases continue to rise in Europe: WHO European Region launches new action plan to bring the epidemic under control
30-11-2011
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Antibiotic resistance: what is not measured, is not done. Surveillance to be strengthened throughout Europe
17-11-2011
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WHO: “Be vaccinated against influenza and protect yourself against serious illness”
16-11-2011
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Measles virus continues to spread in the European Region: WHO calls on countries to step up response
25-10-2011
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WHO European Region aims to wipe out malaria in 4 years: Roll Back Malaria partners target strongholds of the disease
21-10-2011
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No tobacco at EURO 2012
20-10-2011
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Deaths of 30 000 women can be prevented – WHO/Europe calls for more action on cervical cancer
19-10-2011
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South-eastern European health ministers tackle killer diseases together; health in all policies: how is it done?
13-10-2011
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Media advisory: Third Health Ministers Forum, 13-14 October 2011
12-10-2011
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Media advisory: Multidrug resistant TB “out of control” if we don’t act now
06-10-2011
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What happens when a woman goes to prison? New checklists aim to reduce the price she pays
04-10-2011
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Health in Islamic states: ministers meet to plan the next 10 years
29-09-2011
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New WHO/Europe centre on noncommunicable diseases opens in Athens
23-09-2011
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Europe fights back: WHO’s new action plan tackles antibiotic resistance
15-09-2011
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New research gives impetus to WHO plan to halt HIV spread
14-09-2011
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European Member States show new resolve in tackling multidrug-resistant TB
14-09-2011
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European Region has heaviest drinking in the world
13-09-2011
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Europe at forefront of global movement against major diseases
13-09-2011
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Governance for health: how do we respond to today’s complex health challenges?
12-09-2011
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53 European countries tackle killer diseases and public health: what the future holds for health, and how to beat diseases now
09-09-2011
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Polio kicked out of Europe: European Region to retain polio-free status, but constant vigilance is needed
25-08-2011
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Press invitation from WHO/Europe
23-08-2011
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Festival-goers and sports fans alerted to need for measles vaccination as cases mount
19-07-2011
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"Lipstick" cigarette packages woo young women, while countries hesitate to use graphic warnings
07-07-2011
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New evidence from WHO: inadequate housing causes more than 100 000 annual deaths in Europe
23-06-2011
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New WHO/Europe report: an estimated 10 000 old people physically abused every day
16-06-2011
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Food safety remains a constant challenge, says WHO
11-06-2011
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Tobacco-control legislation: already saving lives
30-05-2011
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Germany investigates outbreak of haemolytic uraemic syndrome
27-05-2011
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Road safety saves lives and money
25-05-2011
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Measles outbreaks spread across Europe: European Immunization Week offers chance to promote immunization
20-04-2011
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Increasing movement of displaced populations in the Mediterranean countries of the European Union: future challenges for health systems
15-04-2011
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Complacency kills. Antibiotic resistance still on the rise in Europe
07-04-2011
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Conclusions of the health mission in Lampedusa
31-03-2011
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New evidence from WHO on health effects of traffic-related noise in Europe
30-03-2011
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First Lady of Georgia becomes Goodwill Ambassador for WHO/Europe
28-03-2011
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WHO and the European Commission agree future common action in key areas
25-03-2011
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Extreme weather events threaten safe drinking-water and sanitation
22-03-2011
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Drug-resistant tuberculosis continues to spread: new report. Concern about childhood tuberculosis
18-03-2011
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European Member States plan for health in 2020
09-03-2011
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WHO welcomes proposal for legislation for a smoke-free Hungary
01-03-2011
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WHO/Europe and Italy discuss European health support for people affected by the crisis in north Africa
28-02-2011
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World Cancer Day – WHO stresses importance of physical activity for cancer prevention
04-02-2011
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First WHO indoor air quality guidelines on indoor chemicals now released
15-12-2010
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European countries urge greater action on chronic disease prevention, control
14-12-2010
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Landmark declaration signed on the health of children with intellectual disabilities
26-11-2010
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WHO and European countries to discuss growing epidemic of noncommunicable diseases
24-11-2010
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European countries set targets for giving everyone access to safe and affordable water and sanitation
23-11-2010
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WHO releases two major reports
22-11-2010
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New European guidelines on sexuality education: experts say sexuality education should start from birth
21-10-2010
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Acclaimed scientists join senior advisory group on health inequities in Europe
19-10-2010
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Vaccine recommendations for winter influenza season
27-09-2010
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Forty young Europeans murdered every day: new WHO report shows these deaths can be avoided
21-09-2010
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WHO and European Commission adopt joint declaration
13-09-2010
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WHO Regional Committee for Europe to convene in Moscow
10-09-2010
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WHO calls for united action against HIV in Europe
21-07-2010
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Certification commission helps Europe keep up its guard against polio
30-06-2010
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Health care a priority for thousands affected by Kyrgyzstan violence
22-06-2010
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World No Tobacco Day - May 31, 2010: Women are huge potential market for the tobacco industry
28-05-2010
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WHO responds to polio outbreak in Tajikistan
23-04-2010
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European Immunization Week: 46 countries in Europe recommit to eliminating measles
21-04-2010
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World Health Day 2010: Tackling health inequalities should be a priority
07-04-2010
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New report by ECDC and WHO/Europe: tuberculosis rates and treatment remain a concern
18-03-2010
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European governments adopt comprehensive plan to reduce environmental risks to health by 2020
12-03-2010
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European countries to agree new targets to fight environmental threats to health
10-03-2010
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