New evidence shows extensive overuse of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide may have exacerbated spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). who.int/news/item/26-0…

Our colleague Jukka Pukilla - taken from the world far too soon - symbolized World Health Organization (WHO) at its finest.

His humanitarian legacy will endure and continue to inspire all those fortunate enough to have known him.

From all of us at World Health Organization (WHO)_Europe, our gratitude to Jukka - and our love.

Many things impress me when I visit #TB facilities like this one in #RepublicofMoldova , but above all it's ✨ The dedication of healthcare professionals and 👏 the courage of patients.
That's what makes me believe we CAN #EndTB

Global immunization programmes have shown what is #humanlypossible when many stakeholders and communities work together.

On the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) I took a moment to reflect on the programme's achievements.

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Join us as Healthy Cities Network explores 20 steps to build healthier cities.

👉 From getting started to taking action, it offers practical strategies and examples from @WHO_Europe cities.

Enroll here now: bit.ly/3JtIwbF
#Cities4Health

Witness the profound impact of #immunization through the eyes of Mrs. Joraeva, a dedicated 🇺🇿 #nurse whose lifelong commitment to #vaccination has transformed countless lives. #EIW2024 #EveryDoseCounts bit.ly/4aLxdY3

Don’t miss the new episode of the Health in Europe podcast ➡️EPI at 50: Unpacking the Past, Present, and Future of Global Immunization. Listen in as our Regional Advisor Siddhartha Sankar Datta explores the incredible journey of vaccine access and impact. #EIW2024 🙌
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#EveryDoseCounts towards a healthier future. 💉 Together with EU Neighbourhood & Enlargement 🇪🇺, we're empowering communities across Eastern partnership countries to live a life they love. In 🇺🇦, mobile health units are overcoming access challenges amidst conflict. #EIW2024

It was a day to remember meeting vaccination health ambassadors and representatives of the Association of the Medical Students & Residents in #RepublicofMoldova , for #EIW2024 #Youth4Health @euneighbourseast EU in the Republic of Moldova

It was my pleasure to meet State Secretary for Public Health Dr Angela Paraschiv during an informative & productive visit to #RepublicofMoldova for Immunization Week #EIW2024

Air pollution leads to around 300,000 premature deaths per year in the EU.
👏👏EU @EU #EU Tweeting for Charity! for adopting the new Ambient Air Quality Directive towards zero pollution by 2050.

#TogetherTowardsElimination of cervical cancer. HSE National Immunisation Office (NIO) 221+ WHO/Europe

There was a warm welcome waiting for me in #RepublicofMoldova from partners in The Global Fund and Country Office colleagues bit.ly/3Uvzy3N

Thanks to immunization, a child born today is 40% more likely to see their fifth birthday than a child born 50 years ago. #HumanlyPossible

A cheerful celebration of power of vaccines & success of #EPI50 during a public event in 🇲🇩 with Ministry of Health, EU in the Republic of Moldova & UNICEF Moldova 🇲🇩. A great Vaccination Treasure Hunt brought experts & Youth4Health Ambassadors to promote vaccination. Miljana Grbic Robb Butler

European Immunization Week is a joyful celebration of vaccination - here in #RepublicofMoldova there was lots of fun at the #EIW2024 treasure hunt. Children are our greatest treasure, let’s protect them from preventable illnesses #EveryDoseCounts @euneighbourseast EU in the Republic of Moldova

Pleasure to join the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024 meeting of health ministers, focusing on our precious health workforce
WHO/Europe’s Framework for Action guides us to:
✅Retain, recruit & reactivate health workers
✅Manage demand: invest in prevention + harness AI & digital
✅Plan now & long-term

#Vaccines protect #health at all ages. This father knows he is protecting his child from #vaccine -preventable diseases – he knows that ensuring his child's health today means securing a brighter future for tomorrow. 💪👨‍👧 #EIW2024 #EveryDoseCounts

Can’t wait for this exciting @Euronews discussion - 4 experts including our very own Francesca Racioppi @racioppiffr are taking a good look at the State of European Climate Today Join us! Wednesday 24 April 14.00 CEST #ClimateNow Copernicus ECMWF. bit.ly/4d7jOes

From infancy to old age, #vaccines save lives across generations. 🌟 This European Immunization Week, let's celebrate 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization and its profound impact on public #health . Together with EU Neighbourhood & Enlargement 🇪🇺, we celebrate that #EveryDoseCounts ! #EIW2024