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🌟 Thrilled to share our CEO's reflections from the recent healthcare infrastructure workshop! We're energized to contribute to the transformation of Romania's healthcare sector. Let's quench more than thirst—let's elevate healthcare standards! 🚀 #HealthcareInnovation #IndustryInsights #FilteredWaterLeaders #PublicHealthcareRevolution #ElkayRomania #PhoenixEnvironmental #Apacareitidaviata

📢 #WHOBarcelona Office presented its work to the Catalan Secretary for Health Care and Participation 📢 The WHO Barcelona Office for Health Systems Financing received a delegation from the Catalan Department of Health led by Gloria Gálvez Hernando, Secretary for Health Care and Participation on 12 November. Accompanied by Josep Pujante, Director of International Relations and Health Cooperation and his colleagues, she learned about the Office’s initiatives and discussed ways to strengthen collaboration. Some of the initiatives presented were: ☂️ The WHO Barcelona courses on health financing, which were delivered in Kazakhstan, Moldova, Tajikistan and Ukraine in addition to the annual regional course in Barcelona ☂️ Insights into progress towards universal health coverage (UHC) in Europe and Central Asia, highlighting evidence from the regional report on affordable access to health care ☂️ Highlights of technical support on health financing for countries, including Ukraine’s health reforms, #UHCPartnership countries focusing on primary health care ☂️ An introduction to #UHCwatch, a digital platform tracking progress on affordable access to health care in Europe and Central Asia ☂️ The Office’s contributions to training programmes, technical meetings, and seminars hosted in Barcelona 🤝 Established in 1999, the WHO Barcelona Office is generously supported by the Government of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia, Spain. 🌐 Visit UHC watch to learn more about the WHO Barcelona’s initiatives and publications: bit.ly/uhcwatch

Bulgaria and WHO sign new framework for collaboration On 1 June, during the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly, delegates from the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria and from WHO/Europe met to commemorate the signing of the biennial collaborative agreement between WHO and Bulgaria for 2024-2025. The BCA provides a mutually agreed framework for collaboration between Bulgaria and WHO at the country level, guided by WHO's mandate to work towards health for all. The agreed activities align with the national health policies of Bulgaria as stated in the country's Health Strategy 2030, with the WHO General Programme of Work and the WHO European Programme of Work 2020-2025 - "United Action for Better Health in Europe". https://lnkd.in/ev8rt9WD #PublicHealth #Europe #StayInformed #StayEmpowered

🏥 Strengthening health systems across Europe: join us for the HSiA insights launch The new Health Systems in Action (HSiA) Insights series, produced by WHO Regional Office for Europe and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, provides a clear and comprehensive look at the health systems of 15 non-EU countries in the WHO European Region. This essential resource offers: ✔️ Key insights into progress, challenges, and opportunities. ✔️ what countries need to strengthen in their health systems ✔️ A roadmap for monitoring health system evolution over time. 📅 Event Details: When: 28 January, 8:30 AM CET Where: Hybrid event | Belgrade, Serbia & online https://lnkd.in/dNYcbw4w 🗣️ Opening remarks by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge (WHO Regional Director for Europe) and Dr Zlatibor Lončar (Minister of Health, Serbia). 💻 Join us live! This launch is a critical step in fostering collaboration and equipping countries with actionable insights to strengthen health systems. #WHOEurope #HealthSystemsInAction #HealthForAll

I know that this phrase is hugely overdone on social media but please believe me when I say that it really was an honour and a privilege to attend the Tanzania Health Summit as part of the review and judging panel. Whilst it has been extremely informative to listen to a variety of presentations from clinical case presentations to operational and formal research and learn about the Tanzania health landscape, the lessons I learnt extended beyond medicine and health. My three takeaways are: 1. Designing for multi-stakeholder conversations: THS welcomes the range of stakeholders across the health sector, facilitating a 360 lens from communities to private providers on a range of health system priorities. This is vastly different from the siloed conversations I have seen and appears to enhance the trust amongst all parties. 2. Centering emerging professionals: THS has a legion of students and young professionals that volunteer their time to the event, from airport reception teams to session facilitation. It's a long term engagement for many and provides them with an opportunity to enhance their health knowledge, learn practical skills around organisation and engage with senior leaders in their field. 3. Leading with humility: THS is led by a friend and fellow The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) YPL alumnus/alumni committee member Dr. Omary Chillo, President of THS, who leads his vast team with inclusion and humility. It is evident from the spirited and proactive manner of everyone involved that, despite the pressure and complexity of delivering such an event, commitment outweighs the challenges - a true testimony to a well led organisation. On that note, I believe special mention needs to go to the following people who made my time at THS an absolute joy: *Ashraq Malik, Farhat Jafaar, Mahfud Makami and Zainub Mbwana for the warmest reception at the airport *Salome Kavishe, Arnold Koresha and Khadija Swalehe Ally for their excellent handling of the abstract process and presentation sessions * Anodi Kaihula for taking on the challenge of delivering the largest summit to date and successfully coordinating a truly impressive event. Asante THS and the people of Zanzibar for this incredible opportunity to live, learn and lead - may the summit and all those involved go from strength to strength.

🌍 Happy to share our recent comment in The Lancet Group - Regional Health Europe that highlights Romania’s efforts to strengthen its health workforce. The article sheds light on efforts to address long-standing challenges like workforce distribution, retention, and access to care in underserved areas. With initiatives like the Multi-annual Strategy for Human Resources Development in Health (2022–2030) and investments through the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, progress is being made—but there’s still much to learn and achieve. 🔗 Link ➡️ https://lnkd.in/da877jQH ALEXANDRU RAFILA Alexandru Rogobete Dr. Rosie Jouhaud Tomas Zapata Ioana Novac Natasha Azzopardi Muscat Cris Scotter WHO Regional Office for Europe

Have you heard the news? ✨ We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Merilin Varsamaa has been selected as the sole expert from Estonia to join the World Health Organization's (WHO) Public Health Innovation Advisory Group! Merilin will be part of a team of 15 top specialists from across the globe, working together to address some of the most pressing health challenges in the WHO European region. The WHO European Region faces complex health challenges: from the global spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19 and influenza to chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as rising mental health issues. These challenges are worsened by an aging population and unequal access to healthcare. Yet, the region holds immense untapped potential. Merilin sees this as a unique opportunity to champion Estonia’s innovative ecosystem on a global stage: “Public health innovation directly impacts well-being, extending healthy life years and contributing to economic growth. I’m honoured to bring Estonia’s perspective to the table and support the development of world-changing technologies. By applying WHO’s ‘Health in All Policies’ strategy, we can ensure that health considerations are integrated into all sectors.” For Estonia, this role is also a gateway to ensuring that our innovative solutions contribute to addressing global health problems. 🇪🇪 The first advisory board meeting will take place on November 28, kicking off a two-year journey toward shaping sustainable innovation ecosystems that cater to the evolving health needs of populations across Europe. Congratulations, Merilin! 👏 We can’t wait to see the impact of your work in advancing public health innovation. #TehnopolHealthTech #WHO #PublicHealthInnovation #HealthInnovation

The African Health Summit Ireland 2025 aims to bring together health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders to discuss and address pressing health issues affecting African communities. Anticipate! Be part of it

🎉 A big win for Estonia and public health around the world! 🌍 We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Merilin Varsamaa has been selected as the sole expert from Estonia to join the World Health Organization's (WHO) Public Health Innovation Advisory Group! Merilin will be part of a team of 15 top specialists from across the globe, working together to address some of the most pressing health challenges in the WHO European region. The WHO European Region faces complex health challenges: from the global spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19 and influenza to chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as rising mental health issues. These challenges are worsened by an aging population and unequal access to healthcare. Yet, the region holds immense untapped potential. Merilin sees this as a unique opportunity to champion Estonia’s innovative ecosystem on a global stage: “Public health innovation directly impacts well-being, extending healthy life years and contributing to economic growth. I’m honoured to bring Estonia’s perspective to the table and support the development of world-changing technologies. By applying WHO’s ‘Health in All Policies’ strategy, we can ensure that health considerations are integrated into all sectors.” For Estonia, this role is also a gateway to ensuring that our innovative solutions contribute to addressing global health problems. 🇪🇪 The first advisory board meeting will take place on November 28, kicking off a two-year journey toward shaping sustainable innovation ecosystems that cater to the evolving health needs of populations across Europe. Congratulations, Merilin! 👏 We can’t wait to see the impact of your work in advancing public health innovation. #TehnopolHealthTech #WHO #PublicHealthInnovation #HealthInnovation

🌍 So you are thinking of putting together a global health conference? Hashim Hounkpatin, a medical doctor and a health policy and systems researcher at the CERRHUD | Centre de Recherche en Reproduction Humaine et en Démographie in Benin offers an expert (satirical) guide on how to organize a phenomenal global health conference. Here are a few key things to know; 1️⃣ Set the tone: rebrand a concept, and use plenty of buzz words- "The vaguer and loftier the language, the better." 2️⃣ Choosing the venue: Select something luxurious, an exotic location, preferably a tropical paradise or bustling metropolis. Nothing says “global health” like a five-star resort with a view of the ocean. Yes, forget practicality; choose a venue that screams opulence. 3️⃣ Inviting speakers: Focus less on expertise and more on status and ensure that your lineup includes a healthy dose of celebrities and influencers. Remember, it’s not about what they say; it’s about who they are, but don't forget to include a few token representatives from low- or middle-income countries to add some “authenticity” to the event. 4️⃣ Participation barriers to the global south: Forget that low and middle income countries’ attendance is limited by systemic barriers including  visa restrictions and high travel costs. If those you carefully selected do not get visas or cannot afford to come, don't sweat it. Their presence will not change much since they are there to provide an air of authenticity to your phenomenal conference. Truth be told, no one actually wants to hear what they have to say anyway. So aim to make your conference one of the 96% that happen in global north to discuss global south problems. It will show just how much you care. 🔗 Click here for an expert guide how to nail a perfect global health conference: https://lnkd.in/eh62We7K