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  • Opening reception of the 74 th session of the Regional Committee, hosted by the Ministry of Interior and Health of Denmark, held at the Royal Danish Opera House in Copenhagen, Denmark.Opening reception of the 74 th session of the Regional Committee, hosted by the Ministry of Interior and Health of Denmark, held at the Royal Danish Opera House in Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • On 8 March 2022 in a medical ward in Hospital #17 in Kyiv, Ukraine, Roman Vlasenko pause as explains that his wife and daughter were badly injured when their car was shelled as they fled Vorzel four days earlier.On 8 March 2022 in a medical ward in Hospital #17 in Kyiv, Ukraine, Roman Vlasenko pause as explains that his wife and daughter were badly injured when their car was shelled as they fled Vorzel four days earlier.
  • In July 2023, millions of people in the WHO European Region were affected by scorching temperatures in excess of 40C. In the Spanish city of Barcelona, people were advised to stay hydrated and to seek refuge from the heat and blistering sun. Heatwaves across Europe are affecting the health and livelihoods of millions of people. In 2022 in the WHO European Region, extreme heat claimed more than 60 000 lives, and by 2050 this could rise to 120 000 heat-related deaths every year.  In July 2023, millions of people in the WHO European Region were affected by scorching temperatures in excess of 40C. In the Spanish city of Barcelona, people were advised to stay hydrated and to seek refuge from the heat and blistering sun. Heatwaves across Europe are affecting the health and livelihoods of millions of people. In 2022 in the WHO European Region, extreme heat claimed more than 60 000 lives, and by 2050 this could rise to 120 000 heat-related deaths every year.  
  • In July 2023, millions of people in the WHO European Region were affected by scorching temperatures in excess of 40C. In the Spanish city of Barcelona, people were advised to stay hydrated and to seek refuge from the heat and blistering sun. Heatwaves across Europe are affecting the health and livelihoods of millions of people. In 2022 in the WHO European Region, extreme heat claimed more than 60 000 lives, and by 2050 this could rise to 120 000 heat-related deaths every year.  In July 2023, millions of people in the WHO European Region were affected by scorching temperatures in excess of 40C. In the Spanish city of Barcelona, people were advised to stay hydrated and to seek refuge from the heat and blistering sun. Heatwaves across Europe are affecting the health and livelihoods of millions of people. In 2022 in the WHO European Region, extreme heat claimed more than 60 000 lives, and by 2050 this could rise to 120 000 heat-related deaths every year.  
  • Dr Hans Kluge visited Armenia in early October 2023 amid the refugee crisis triggered by the situation in Karabakh.  He conferred with the Ministry of Health on the health needs within the wider humanitarian response, and how WHO/Armenia and WHO/Europe could assist in what’s been classified by WHO as a two-level (regional and country level) emergency.  During his visit, Dr Kluge visited the National Burns Center where Israeli and other Emergency Medical Teams were supporting victims of the Karabakh fuel depot explosion.  Dr Kluge welcomed the arrival of Belgium’s B-FAST EMT, thanking all donor countries for their support, including the medical evacuation of a number of burn victims to other countries.  WHO is supporting the humanitarian response on multiple fronts, including the coordination of EMTs, the procurement and dissemination of key medical and health supplies, and the scaling up of mental health and psychosocial services.Dr Hans Kluge visited Armenia in early October 2023 amid the refugee crisis triggered by the situation in Karabakh.  He conferred with the Ministry of Health on the health needs within the wider humanitarian response, and how WHO/Armenia and WHO/Europe could assist in what’s been classified by WHO as a two-level (regional and country level) emergency.  During his visit, Dr Kluge visited the National Burns Center where Israeli and other Emergency Medical Teams were supporting victims of the Karabakh fuel depot explosion.  Dr Kluge welcomed the arrival of Belgium’s B-FAST EMT, thanking all donor countries for their support, including the medical evacuation of a number of burn victims to other countries.  WHO is supporting the humanitarian response on multiple fronts, including the coordination of EMTs, the procurement and dissemination of key medical and health supplies, and the scaling up of mental health and psychosocial services.
  • The Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Coordination HUB in Adana province, Türkiye with Dr Flavio Salio, WHO Global Network Leader, Emergency Medical Teams.   WHO has initiated the largest deployment of Emergency Medical Teams to a disaster zone in the WHO European Region in our 75-year history.   These specialized teams from countries around the world are integrating into Türkiye’s ongoing health response, providing critical emergency care while strengthening national capacities for preparedness and response. Our primary focus right now is to save lives, care for the wounded and make sure those who survived continue to survive . The use of photos must be factual, and should be used in the same context as described in the caption.The Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Coordination HUB in Adana province, Türkiye with Dr Flavio Salio, WHO Global Network Leader, Emergency Medical Teams.   WHO has initiated the largest deployment of Emergency Medical Teams to a disaster zone in the WHO European Region in our 75-year history.   These specialized teams from countries around the world are integrating into Türkiye’s ongoing health response, providing critical emergency care while strengthening national capacities for preparedness and response. Our primary focus right now is to save lives, care for the wounded and make sure those who survived continue to survive . The use of photos must be factual, and should be used in the same context as described in the caption.
  • Zahar kisses his mother in the Ukrainian Integrational Educational Centre on 22 August 2022.Zahar kisses his mother in the Ukrainian Integrational Educational Centre on 22 August 2022.
  • Young woman on a bicycle in the city wearing a helmet.Young woman on a bicycle in the city wearing a helmet.
  • Three female health professionals in a hospital setting. In November 2017, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan together with WHO Country Office organized a national month-long campaign to promote seasonal influenza vaccination among the people most vulnerable to the disease. Mira, Gulsara and Kanymgyl have been working at the Family Medical Centre for many years, and like hundreds of other vaccinators in Kyrgyzstan, they were trained in 2017 to deliver the seasonal influenza vaccine effectively and safely. The trainings, which took place throughout the country, included guidance for storing and administering the multi-dose vaccine vials. Health-care workers believe that being trained on administering multi-dose influenza vaccine is essential for them, because Kyrgyzstan has not worked with this type of vaccine before.Three female health professionals in a hospital setting. In November 2017, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan together with WHO Country Office organized a national month-long campaign to promote seasonal influenza vaccination among the people most vulnerable to the disease. Mira, Gulsara and Kanymgyl have been working at the Family Medical Centre for many years, and like hundreds of other vaccinators in Kyrgyzstan, they were trained in 2017 to deliver the seasonal influenza vaccine effectively and safely. The trainings, which took place throughout the country, included guidance for storing and administering the multi-dose vaccine vials. Health-care workers believe that being trained on administering multi-dose influenza vaccine is essential for them, because Kyrgyzstan has not worked with this type of vaccine before.
  • Reflected moonlight on a calm sea, viewed across a shoreline of mottled, jagged rock. Blue night and a glowing horizon; perhaps a distant ship.Reflected moonlight on a calm sea, viewed across a shoreline of mottled, jagged rock. Blue night and a glowing horizon; perhaps a distant ship.
  • The largest hospital in Polish border town Przemysl tackled SARS‑CoV‑2 for two years. Then came the Ukraine emergency with refugees arriving daily, adding new health challenges. WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Kluge thanked hospital administrators, health workers for their incredible work and resilience.The largest hospital in Polish border town Przemysl tackled SARS‑CoV‑2 for two years. Then came the Ukraine emergency with refugees arriving daily, adding new health challenges. WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Kluge thanked hospital administrators, health workers for their incredible work and resilience.
  • on 24 February 2021 Her Royal Highness, The Crown Princess of Denmark met Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe to discuss future collaboration, including championing the new European Programme of Work, “United Action For Better Health". - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.on 24 February 2021 Her Royal Highness, The Crown Princess of Denmark met Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe to discuss future collaboration, including championing the new European Programme of Work, “United Action For Better Health". - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, WHO Regional Director for Europe, Zsuzsanna Jakab and outgoing Executive President, Dr Daniel Reyndersat the 64th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, WHO Regional Director for Europe, Zsuzsanna Jakab and outgoing Executive President, Dr Daniel Reyndersat the 64th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Exterior view of the WHO Barcelona Office for Health Systems Strengthening.Exterior view of the WHO Barcelona Office for Health Systems Strengthening.
  • Ninth meeting of the European Environment and Health Task Force (EHTF), 9–10 December 2019 in Bonn, Germany.Ninth meeting of the European Environment and Health Task Force (EHTF), 9–10 December 2019 in Bonn, Germany.
  • Former Regional Director Dr Marc Danzon in his officeFormer Regional Director Dr Marc Danzon in his office
  • Catharina de Kat Reynen from WHO's Regional Office for Europe interviews Tina Barsøe, the director of Baldersgade Vaccination Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark. The centre offers influenza, pneumococcal, COVID-19 and monkeypox vaccines. Whether against influenza or COVID-19, vaccines save lives, and they remain the best way to fight these diseases. WHO also encourages taking other personal protective measures, such as cleaning hands regularly or staying away from other people when unwell.Catharina de Kat Reynen from WHO's Regional Office for Europe interviews Tina Barsøe, the director of Baldersgade Vaccination Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark. The centre offers influenza, pneumococcal, COVID-19 and monkeypox vaccines. Whether against influenza or COVID-19, vaccines save lives, and they remain the best way to fight these diseases. WHO also encourages taking other personal protective measures, such as cleaning hands regularly or staying away from other people when unwell.
  • Dr. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe, visited the Prefabricated Healthy Life Center (PHC) in Adıyaman, Turkey. This center, along with 8 others located in Adıyaman, Hatay, Malatya, and Kahramanmaraş, is supported by WHO and aims to provide comprehensive medical services to approximately 100,000 people. These services include preventive care, treatment of common illnesses, maternal and child health services, and health education initiatives. The visit underscores the commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes in the region.Dr. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe, visited the Prefabricated Healthy Life Center (PHC) in Adıyaman, Turkey. This center, along with 8 others located in Adıyaman, Hatay, Malatya, and Kahramanmaraş, is supported by WHO and aims to provide comprehensive medical services to approximately 100,000 people. These services include preventive care, treatment of common illnesses, maternal and child health services, and health education initiatives. The visit underscores the commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes in the region.
  • The treatment of cancer varies from one patient to the next ; it is no longer the responsibility of a single doctor, but has to be decided jointly by a team. There are six main avenues of approach: 1. surgery (effective if done in time); 2. radiotherapy (which changes certain large molecules in the tissues and prevents divisions); 3. hormone therapy (breast cancer in women, for example, can be treated with male hormones and cancer of the prostate can be treated with female hormones); 4. drug treatment (chemotherapy has made great progress and is still developing rapidly); 5. immunotherapy (treatment by antibodies); 6. viruses versus cancer (still in the experimental stage: it may be possible to destroy cancer cells—and only the cancer cells— by viruses with special parasitic characteristics). It is up to the team in charge of the case to decide which treatment or combination of treatments is best. World Health sets out to show here how such a team works together at the Gustave Roussy Institute at Villejuif near Paris and how the various specialists each play their part in treating the same patient. Such teamwork is recommended by a recent WHO expert committee on cancer control. Gloves for working inside the germ-free isolation chamber.   - https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/367795The treatment of cancer varies from one patient to the next ; it is no longer the responsibility of a single doctor, but has to be decided jointly by a team. There are six main avenues of approach: 1. surgery (effective if done in time); 2. radiotherapy (which changes certain large molecules in the tissues and prevents divisions); 3. hormone therapy (breast cancer in women, for example, can be treated with male hormones and cancer of the prostate can be treated with female hormones); 4. drug treatment (chemotherapy has made great progress and is still developing rapidly); 5. immunotherapy (treatment by antibodies); 6. viruses versus cancer (still in the experimental stage: it may be possible to destroy cancer cells—and only the cancer cells— by viruses with special parasitic characteristics). It is up to the team in charge of the case to decide which treatment or combination of treatments is best. World Health sets out to show here how such a team works together at the Gustave Roussy Institute at Villejuif near Paris and how the various specialists each play their part in treating the same patient. Such teamwork is recommended by a recent WHO expert committee on cancer control. Gloves for working inside the germ-free isolation chamber.   - https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/367795
  • Member of a WHO mission dressing in personal protection equipment before entering the COVID-19 ward in Minsk City Hospital #4 in Belarus. WHO experts travelled to Belarus the week of 6 April 2020 to support the ministry in preparing the country for COVID-19 response. They visited healthcare facilities, public health centres, laboratories, and emergency centres at the national, regional, and city levels to understand the transmission patterns of the virus and recommend actions to control the outbreak.Member of a WHO mission dressing in personal protection equipment before entering the COVID-19 ward in Minsk City Hospital #4 in Belarus. WHO experts travelled to Belarus the week of 6 April 2020 to support the ministry in preparing the country for COVID-19 response. They visited healthcare facilities, public health centres, laboratories, and emergency centres at the national, regional, and city levels to understand the transmission patterns of the virus and recommend actions to control the outbreak.

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