EUPHA at the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe

EUPHA actively participated at the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe, which took place 12-14 September 2022 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Through the WHO Framework of Engagement with non State Actors accredited organisations, like EUPHA, can attend and participate in the Regional Committee meetings.  

EUPHA had the opportunity to deliver the two joint statements that were led by EUPHA. In total EUPHA was involved in four joint statements, i.e. on:

- Agenda item 4 “European regional action framework for behavioural and cultural insights for health, 2022–2027”
A joint statement led by EUPHA and EuroHealthNet and co-signed by 11 other non-state actors. 
Available here: https://www.who.int/europe/publications/m/item/joint-statement-rc72-agenda-item-4 

- Agenda item 6 "Strengthening health emergency preparedness, response and resilience: learning the lessons and building back better"
A joint statement led by EUPHA and co-signed by 10 non-state actors.
Available here: https://www.who.int/europe/publications/m/item/joint-statement-c-rc72-agenda-item-6

And EUPHA co-signed statements related to:
- Agenda item 3 “Regional digital health action plan for the WHO European Region”, available here.
- Agenda item 10 "European Framework For Action On Alcohol 2022-25", available here

Furthermore, EUPHA submitted a video statement on agenda item 6 'Strengthening health emergency preparedness, response and resilience', presented by our Executive Director Dr. Marieke Verschuuren. The video is available here.