World Health Organization
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 3 min read
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First-ever meeting of WHO mental health coalition focuses on Ukrainians’ resilience and concrete steps towards change

The first-ever meeting of the Pan-European Mental Health Coalition, a new network of organizations and individuals aiming to transform mental health systems across the WHO European Regi... Read More
World Health Organization
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 5 min read
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The importance of mass casualty training in the context of the war in Ukraine: an interview with Professor Johan von Schreeb

Johan von Schreeb is Professor of Global Disaster Medicine in the Department of Global Public Health at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, and leads the Centre for Research on Health... Read More
World Health Organization
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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Climate change is increasing the risk of heatwaves: preparing for a warm and dry summer in the European Region

As climate change is projected to significantly increase people’s exposure to heatwaves, and European weather services are expecting summers to be warmer and drier, WHO/Europe calls on... Read More
World Health Organization
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 3 min read
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Hope at the heart of Ukraine’s health response, recovery and reconstruction

I’d like to begin by expressing my immense appreciation and admiration for the health workers of this country, who have shown tremendous bravery and dedication since the war began. You... Read More
World Health Organization
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 4 min read
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Losing the guiding light in your life – the story of a father taken too soon by COVID-19

“My father was my supporter, my friend and my role model. I remember when I was at university, I was having a bit of a hard time and my dad – as he always did – came to comfort and reas... Read More
World Health Organization
2 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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Two million confirmed deaths from COVID-19 in the European Region

A grim milestone has passed as reported confirmed COVID-19 deaths from countries in the WHO European Region have exceeded 2 million people. While this number is devastating, it represen... Read More