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  • General discussion on the addresses by the Director-General and the Regional Director. Delegates engage in a debate about the state of health in the WHO European Region and the strategic actions taken by WHO to achieve the goals of the European Programme of Work, 2020–2025, as well as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Pictured here: Dr Ivana Brkić Biloš, Head of Division, Epidemiology and Prevention of Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases, Croatian Institute of Public Health   Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.General discussion on the addresses by the Director-General and the Regional Director. Delegates engage in a debate about the state of health in the WHO European Region and the strategic actions taken by WHO to achieve the goals of the European Programme of Work, 2020–2025, as well as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Pictured here: Dr Ivana Brkić Biloš, Head of Division, Epidemiology and Prevention of Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases, Croatian Institute of Public Health   Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • WHO field office in Ukraine trained doctors, nurses and first responders from Ukraine for mass casualty incidents.WHO field office in Ukraine trained doctors, nurses and first responders from Ukraine for mass casualty incidents.
  • 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.  
  • 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.
  • 29, September 2023 - In less than a week, well over 100,000 refugees enter Armenia.  At the registration desk in Goris refugee center: Refugees need to be registered for transport and housing.29, September 2023 - In less than a week, well over 100,000 refugees enter Armenia.  At the registration desk in Goris refugee center: Refugees need to be registered for transport and housing.
  • 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.
  • Health care worker, mother and child testing a manual and tools developed by the WHO Regional Office for Europe for assessing and improving children’s rights in primary health care. 12 facilities were visited from 16-21 February 2015.Health care worker, mother and child testing a manual and tools developed by the WHO Regional Office for Europe for assessing and improving children’s rights in primary health care. 12 facilities were visited from 16-21 February 2015.
  • WHO staff at the airport in Baku receiving a shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE), procured by WHO/Europe with funding from the European Union (EU). The essential protective equipment will help health-care workers in the 3 countries respond effectively and safely to the COVID-19 pandemic.WHO staff at the airport in Baku receiving a shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE), procured by WHO/Europe with funding from the European Union (EU). The essential protective equipment will help health-care workers in the 3 countries respond effectively and safely to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Poor housing and indoor environments cause or contribute to many preventable diseases and injuries, such as respiratory, nervous system and cardiovascular diseases and cancer. A degraded urban environment, with air and noise pollution and lack of green spaces and mobility options, also poses health risks. A large Roma family, matriarch with her daughters, daughter-in-laws and grandchildren.Poor housing and indoor environments cause or contribute to many preventable diseases and injuries, such as respiratory, nervous system and cardiovascular diseases and cancer. A degraded urban environment, with air and noise pollution and lack of green spaces and mobility options, also poses health risks. A large Roma family, matriarch with her daughters, daughter-in-laws and grandchildren.
  • Introduction to the European Programme of Work (EPW) by WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Introduction to the European Programme of Work (EPW) by WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium speaking at an event for European Immunization Week 2011.Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium speaking at an event for European Immunization Week 2011.
  • First session of the Twenty-fifth Standing Committee of the Regional Committee for Europe, 14 September 2017.First session of the Twenty-fifth Standing Committee of the Regional Committee for Europe, 14 September 2017.
  • WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge visited Turkey this week, holding meetings with officials, health workers, United Nations partners and WHO staff. This included a visit to United Nations Cross-Border operations at Bab al-Salam, where a joint press conference was held.WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge visited Turkey this week, holding meetings with officials, health workers, United Nations partners and WHO staff. This included a visit to United Nations Cross-Border operations at Bab al-Salam, where a joint press conference was held.
  • 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
  • Jiydekul Yrysbayeva (54) rides a horse to reach her neighbours with vaccination and other health services in an inaccessible mountainous region in the Karatal Japyryk area, 4000 meters above sea level, Naryn region, Kyrgyzstan. In the remote, rugged landscapes of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, where access to healthcare is often a journey unto itself, a dedicated figure stands tall amidst the challenges. Meet Jiydekul Yrysbayeva, a beacon of hope and resilience in a region where medical services are sparse and distances vast. In this documentary photo story, we delve into the life and work of Jiydekul Yrysbayeva, a feldsher who lives in Karatal Japyryk area of Naryn, the most mountainous region of Kyrgyzstan, 2500 meters above sea level, and embodies the spirit of service and compassion. Despite the logistical hurdles of reaching this inaccessible part of Kyrgyzstan, Jiydekul Yrysbayeva tirelessly dedicates herself to the well-being of her community. Part-time medical worker, part-time livestock farmer and full-time advocate for health, Jiydekul Yrysbayeva's mission extends beyond the confines of her medical station. With a particular focus on vaccination, she plays a crucial role in safeguarding the lives of her fellow Kyrgyzstanis. Through her efforts, she not only administers vaccines but also educates community about the importance of immunization. This documentary photo series sheds light on Kyrgyzstan's relentless efforts in the realm of vaccination and immunization with WHO's and other allies' support. Over 50 years, the Expanded Immunization Program has been a cornerstone of health protection in the WHO European Region, of which Kyrgyzstan is a part. 2024 also marks 30 years for Kyrgyzstan's National Immunization Program, being a massive part of public health initiatives, saving countless lives and fortifying generations against preventable diseases. As we commemorate European Immunization Week, join us in celebrating the unwavering commitment of Jiydekul Yrysbayeva and her peers. Through their dedication and the power of vaccines, they not only save lives but also lay the foundation for a healthier, resilient future for Kyrgyzstan and beyond. Partnering with the European Union A project co-funded by the European Union is currently being implemented in Kyrgyzstan and 4 other central Asian republics – Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. The project involves supporting the ministries of health with immunization and supply chain logistics, risk communication and community engagement, and the capacity-building of health-care professionals, paving the way to achieve the goals and targets of the European Immunization Agenda 2030.Jiydekul Yrysbayeva (54) rides a horse to reach her neighbours with vaccination and other health services in an inaccessible mountainous region in the Karatal Japyryk area, 4000 meters above sea level, Naryn region, Kyrgyzstan. In the remote, rugged landscapes of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, where access to healthcare is often a journey unto itself, a dedicated figure stands tall amidst the challenges. Meet Jiydekul Yrysbayeva, a beacon of hope and resilience in a region where medical services are sparse and distances vast. In this documentary photo story, we delve into the life and work of Jiydekul Yrysbayeva, a feldsher who lives in Karatal Japyryk area of Naryn, the most mountainous region of Kyrgyzstan, 2500 meters above sea level, and embodies the spirit of service and compassion. Despite the logistical hurdles of reaching this inaccessible part of Kyrgyzstan, Jiydekul Yrysbayeva tirelessly dedicates herself to the well-being of her community. Part-time medical worker, part-time livestock farmer and full-time advocate for health, Jiydekul Yrysbayeva's mission extends beyond the confines of her medical station. With a particular focus on vaccination, she plays a crucial role in safeguarding the lives of her fellow Kyrgyzstanis. Through her efforts, she not only administers vaccines but also educates community about the importance of immunization. This documentary photo series sheds light on Kyrgyzstan's relentless efforts in the realm of vaccination and immunization with WHO's and other allies' support. Over 50 years, the Expanded Immunization Program has been a cornerstone of health protection in the WHO European Region, of which Kyrgyzstan is a part. 2024 also marks 30 years for Kyrgyzstan's National Immunization Program, being a massive part of public health initiatives, saving countless lives and fortifying generations against preventable diseases. As we commemorate European Immunization Week, join us in celebrating the unwavering commitment of Jiydekul Yrysbayeva and her peers. Through their dedication and the power of vaccines, they not only save lives but also lay the foundation for a healthier, resilient future for Kyrgyzstan and beyond. Partnering with the European Union A project co-funded by the European Union is currently being implemented in Kyrgyzstan and 4 other central Asian republics – Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. The project involves supporting the ministries of health with immunization and supply chain logistics, risk communication and community engagement, and the capacity-building of health-care professionals, paving the way to achieve the goals and targets of the European Immunization Agenda 2030.
  • A new modular primary health care clinic has officially opened in the village of Chohodarivka, in Ukraine’s Odesa region, offering essential health services to more than 1800 people, including children. The facility is fully equipped with electricity, plumbing and sewage systems, and examination rooms, ensuring uninterrupted health-care services. Thanks to its built-in generator, the facility is designed to operate all year, including in winter and during power outages. The clinic is part of a larger initiative by WHO to bring primary health care to frontline communities in Ukraine, where the war has severely impacted the health system over the past 2.5 years. According to WHO data, 40% of attacks on health care in Ukraine have affected primary care facilities. These modular clinics, built from prefabricated units, provide a quick and long-term solution, with installation taking just 10–14 days, and the ability to function effectively for over 10 years.  https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/09-09-2024-new-modular-primary-health-care-clinic-opens-in-odesa-regionA new modular primary health care clinic has officially opened in the village of Chohodarivka, in Ukraine’s Odesa region, offering essential health services to more than 1800 people, including children. The facility is fully equipped with electricity, plumbing and sewage systems, and examination rooms, ensuring uninterrupted health-care services. Thanks to its built-in generator, the facility is designed to operate all year, including in winter and during power outages. The clinic is part of a larger initiative by WHO to bring primary health care to frontline communities in Ukraine, where the war has severely impacted the health system over the past 2.5 years. According to WHO data, 40% of attacks on health care in Ukraine have affected primary care facilities. These modular clinics, built from prefabricated units, provide a quick and long-term solution, with installation taking just 10–14 days, and the ability to function effectively for over 10 years.  https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/09-09-2024-new-modular-primary-health-care-clinic-opens-in-odesa-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

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