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The WHO Regional Office for Europe is one of 6 WHO regional offices around the world. It works with public health partners across the Region. Led by @hans_kluge

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Joined March 2010
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Have a heart condition? You could get severe influenza. Schedule your flu vaccination soon - #LikeOnlyYouCan
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A global first for Ukraine! In October, the Lviv medical evacuation team became the first in the world verified under the @WHOUkraine SCT Medevac Advanced standard. Through the EU Medevac programme, the team has helped thousands of Ukrainian patients reach treatment abroad.🇪🇺
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Do countries need nationwide #BreastCancer screening programmes to start reducing late-stage diagnoses? Not necessarily. #Moldova has demonstrated a practical alternative: prioritize timely diagnosis for women who already have breast symptoms. bit.ly/4eo1DDR
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Undergoing cancer treatment? You could get severe influenza. Schedule your flu vaccination soon - #LikeOnlyYouCan.
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Climate action brings health benefits. That’s a fact. That’s why local communities, regions, cities and networks across the world are taking action. For cleaner air. Safer streets. And healthier cities. #COP31
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What if reducing late-stage #BreastCancer diagnosis doesn't require expensive new equipment or major investments? Moldova's experience shows how smarter approach to existing health services can make a difference! bit.ly/4eo1DDR #Moldova #cancer
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Here are five ways the climate crisis is affecting your health. In other words, five reasons why WHO is stepping up its game. #COP31.
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COP is upon us once more, and this time, health is at the very heart of climate discussions – and rightly so. We asked one of our experts, Francesca, what she’ll be keeping an eye on over the next 12 days of #COP31 in Türkiye.
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Are you a health care worker? You can still get influenza even if you’ve had it before, as the virus changes. Schedule your vaccination soon #LikeOnlyYouCan
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"The experience of living with mental health challenges brings with it an expertise that professionals may well not have." WHO/Europe’s roadmap shows how countries can better recognize and embed this expertise across mental health systems. 📘 Roadmap: bit.ly/4uF5oek
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What if inserting climate into the context of human health could change how we think about and respond to climate change? Meet the Chair of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health, who’ll be at #COP31 when health takes centre stage.
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What’s happening w/ respiratory virus trends in the WHO European region? 🔹 Influenza activity is 📈 in more countries & areas but the season has not yet officially started. 🔹 COVID-19 activity remains ⬆️ but 📉 in primary care. For the latest: erviss.org
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Across countries and communities, partners are turning One Health evidence into action to protect the health of people, animals and our environment. #OneHealth #StandWithScience
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Caring for people with weakened immune system? They might experience severe influenza. Help them to schedule flu vaccination soon.
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📢 The WHO Summer School on Systems Thinking and #Innovation for NCD Prevention and Healthy Ageing will take place 20-23 July 2027. You'll learn how to apply systems thinking to complex public health challenges. ⏰ Apply by 23 November 2026👇 bit.ly/3WfJHF1 #NCDs
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Science helps us understand how changes in our environment, food systems, animal populations and human activity can affect health. Stand with science. Follow the evidence. #OneHealth #StandWithScience
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Social media and AI are affecting young people’s mental health. WHO wants your perspective. Join our online forum to explore how digital spaces can be safer for children and young adults. You don't need to be an expert. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4sJWNqw
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Today is #OneHealth Day What is One Health? One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems. #OneHealth #StandWithScience
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Meet Dr Nato Shengelia, a family doctor in Tbilisi. As Georgia reshapes its health system to bring quality care closer to communities, her work sits at the center of that shift. Invest in PHC. Join the movement. #PHC #PHC4UHC #HealthForAll
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Take 5 actions to reduce your risk of respiratory diseases: get 💉 when offered stay 🏠if sick  wear a 😷 if sick clean your 🙌  ventilate your 🏠
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