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Member States to reflect on 10 years of progress in public health and set health priorities for Europe at RC69

Jul 16, 2019
Member States to reflect on 10 years of progress in public health and set health priorities for Europe at RC69

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On 16–19 September 2019, health ministers and high-level representatives of the 53 Member States of the WHO European Region, along with partner organizations and civil society, will gather for the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC69).

RC69, taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark, will provide delegates with an opportunity to reflect on public health achievements, and how the European policy framework Health 2020 has driven progress across the Region during Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab’s tenure as WHO Regional Director for Europe.

Priority health topics including health equity, health literacy and accelerating primary health care through organizational and technological innovation are also on the agenda. In addition, this year’s session will include the election of the new WHO Regional Director for Europe.

During RC69, participants will review the progress made and lessons learned through the implementation of Health 2020 since 2012. This policy framework was a central tenet of Dr. Jakab’s vision for achieving health and well-being for all across the Region.

RC69 will also offer the opportunity for WHO/Europe to report back to Member States on key events, such as the High-level Conference on Health Equity and the launch of the Health Equity Status Report.

Side meetings and technical briefings will provide a venue to discuss health diplomacy and migration, children’s and adolescents’ health, resources to support implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, the digitalization of health systems, WHO collaboration centres, human resources for health and more.

The decisions taken and policies adopted at RC69 will serve as collective commitments for countries of the Region, ensuring cohesive and coordinated approaches to the most pressing health issues facing Europe. They will also determine WHO Europe’s work plan and priorities for the coming year.

Event Details: WHO
Published on 15 July 2019