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Czech Republic

Areas of work

The biennial collaborative agreement for 2010–2011 between WHO/Europe and the Czech Republic identifies not only priorities for action but also the results to be delivered.

NCD control and prevention

  • Implementation of population-wide health promotion and disease prevention policies and programmes with focus on violence and injury prevention
  • Increased capacity to provide mental health services sensitive to needs of users
  • Stronger public health policies to better respond to major health risks and socioeconomic determinants of health, focusing on prevention of obesity and tobacco control

Strengthening the health system

  • Stronger capacity to support action in addressing active and healthy ageing
  • Stronger health system preparedness and response to health threats and public health emergencies
  • Development of evidence-based management and e-health policy

Strengthening health workforce availability and skills

  • Development of evidence-based policy guidance promoting rational and cost-effective use of medical products and technologies
  • Stronger national capacity for improving quality of health care and patient safety