The EU is one step closer to stricter limits on pollutants that damage health following a European Parliament vote. #ECEHBonn

The changes are based on 2021 WHO global air quality guidelines coordinated by WHO European Centre for Environment and Health.

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In sorrow, we bid farewell to our longtime colleague Jukka Pukilla, killed in a car crash in his beloved Sarajevo.

Jukka’s compassion was legendary across his humanitarian career, amid formidable challenges.

Hyvästi ystävä. Sinun valosi palaa kirkkaasti sydämissämme aina. 🩷 🪽

#Diphtheria has a mortality rate of 5-10% even with treatment. The only effective way to control it is through #vaccination starting in infancy. While diphtheria has declined, there is potential for it to resurface and spread. #EveryDoseCounts #EIW2024 bit.ly/3UyHe5l

An estimated 3.3% - ~2 million people - in private households across England & Scotland are experiencing self-reported #LongCOVID symptoms.

Obtaining data helps better identify the magnitude of the challenge that needs to be tackled - urgently.

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#Malaria is PREVENTABLE. Lower the risk of getting malaria through:
✅ mosquito nets
✅ mosquito repellents
✅ antimalarial medicines
✅ malaria vaccine

And don't forget to wear protective clothing.

Learn more 👉bit.ly/44bRXGf

#WorldMalariaDay

During #EIW2024 , we are proud to announce that the Public Health Institute for the State of Bavaria, Germany 🇩🇪 Centre for #Diphtheria is now a WHO Collaborating Centre. It will help better understand, control and prevent the disease:

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#EveryDoseCounts

Impressive agenda at Welsh Immunisation Conference with insights on policy, equity, local initiatives and future directions to protect people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Thanks to Cabinet Secretary Eluned Morgan for leading the way #EveryDoseCounts #EIW2024

WHO/Europe x IPSF EuRO Podcast Series - Episode 2 is out!

💊 Join us from April 21-27th for a special collaboration with WHO/Europe, celebrating European Immunization Week!

While e-cigarettes are on the rise, conventional cigarette smoking among teens remains a major concern, with 25% having tried smoking by age 15. #AdolescentHealth #NoTobacco bit.ly/hbsc-vol3

WHO/Europe x IPSF EuRO Podcast Series - Episode 1 is out!

💊 Join us from April 21-27th for a special collaboration with WHO/Europe, celebrating European Immunization Week!

Our FIRST podcast episode is LIVE! 🎉 Join us at ENSAtalk for a special Immunization Week edition featuring Brett Craig from WHO/Europe Tune in as we delve into the vital skills nursing students require to effectively communicate about vaccination. Don't miss out! Links 👇

This father in #Serbia brought his daughter to get up to date on her vaccinations during #EIW2024 . He knows that #vaccinations are the best gift he can give her to ensure a healthy and protected future.

More about #immunization efforts in 🇷🇸 here👇who.int/europe/news/it…

Delighted to be in Romania, a country dedicated to improving public health nationally & globally. The Bucharest Declaration on the health workforce signed here a year ago is a significant highlight

🙏 Minister Rafila & Prof Pistol for the warm welcome & hosting this SCRC meeting

The world wasn’t prepared for COVID-19. The Pan-European Network for Disease Control (NDC) has been established to ensure the next time a health hazard hits, it is. Get the details from UK Health Security Agency Dame Jenny Harries and WHO Europe’s Hans Kluge.

Since EPI was launched in 1974, immunization coverage across the European Region has increased and rates of measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases have fallen. Vaccines work to protect the health of people at all ages. #EveryDoseCounts #EIW2024

📉 Unhealthy diets and food environments are major barriers to meeting NCD-related #SDGs in the Region, as emphasised by WHO/Europe during #EU2024BE in Brussels.

🏷️ Nutritional labelling is crucial for:

✅ Protecting consumer health
✅ Fair food trade

Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024, EU One Health

Cannabis use among teens shows a slight decrease, but 12% have still tried it. Continuing the dialogue and prevention efforts is essential. #AdolescentHealth bit.ly/hbsc-vol3

Although 🇫🇷 France has one of the lowest levels of catastrophic health spending in the EU, this level is 5x higher in households with low incomes.

💡 See what can be done to make health care more affordable in 🇫🇷

Now signed! Country Cooperation Strategy between World Health Organization (WHO) & MoH Romania – setting the strategic direction for 7 years
Priorities: quality of care, health workforce, digital health, pandemic prep, equity & enabling environment for health
🙏Minister Rafila for our ongoing collaboration