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WHO/Europe

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WHO/Europe

@WHO_Europe

The WHO Regional Office for Europe is one of 6 WHO regional offices around the world. It works with public health partners across the Region. Led by @hans_kluge

Copenhagen

Joined March 2010

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@WHO_Europe
Jul 11
#PhysicalActivity benefits the brain as much as the body. Regular movement can improve concentration, memory and learning. It helps reduce stress and anxiety, supports emotional wellbeing and contributes to better sleep. bit.ly/4oCubNH #MentalHealth #BeActive
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Hans Kluge
@hans_kluge
Jul 10
The final whistle should never signal violence at home. Major sporting events such as #FIFAWorldCup bring millions of people together. Yet evidence compiled by @UNESCO and @UN_Women shows that reports of domestic violence can increase around them. Football does not cause
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Hans Kluge
@hans_kluge
Jul 10
With H.E. Hervé Armand Pélikan Touré, Côte d’Ivoire’s Ambassador to Denmark, I discussed the growing nexus between health, security and resilience, drawing on his experience in defence and diplomacy. Our exchange forms part of the growing collaboration between WHO’s African and
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Jul 10
How is #AI affecting health and lives across the world? WHO/Europe and @saude_pt are co-hosting the first-ever global @WHO conference on artificial intelligence in health on 15–16 July. Want to follow live? 👉 bit.ly/4pfnzVU
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@WHO_Europe
Jul 10
#Cancer affects women and men differently. These differences show why cancer policies must be informed by data, tailored to population needs and designed to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Read the new Global Status Report on Cancer 2026: bit.ly/4gpftHO
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@WHO_Europe
Jul 9
#Cancer survival has never been higher. Yet where you live, what you earn, and how quickly you access quality care still shape your chances. These inequalities are not random - they are systematic, warns the 🆕 WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026: bit.ly/4gpftHO
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@WHO_Europe
Jul 9
#Cancer remains one of the biggest health challenges - and growing. Yet more than 35% of cancers in our Region are preventable! The new WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026 is clear: countries need to act to prevent cancers where possible. bit.ly/4gpftHO
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@WHO_Europe
Jul 9
#DYK that 35% of cancers in our Region are preventable? The good news: we know what to do. The bad news: the solutions are not being fully utilized. 🆕WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026 highlights major opportunities to reduce the #cancer burden. bit.ly/4gpftHO
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Hans Kluge
@hans_kluge
Jul 9
One year ago, I launched my Special Initiative on strengthening the health sector response to violence against women and girls. We started this journey with a clear commitment: to bring this violence out of the shadows and place it firmly where it belongs, at the centre of the
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@WHO_Europe
Jul 9
🌍Everyone deserves to breathe clean air. #Tobacco causes 34,000 deaths per year in the Western Balkans. 🆕 declaration by Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia reaffirms countries’ commitment to strong smoke-free laws. bit.ly/4psTna1
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@WHO_Europe
Jul 9
WHO and IARC have launched the WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026! The Report provides a comprehensive analysis of global cancer data and progress key areas, including political commitment and cancer prevention. Explore the full report here: bit.ly/4vndPu9
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Jul 8
Many of the most beneficial forms of #PhysicalActivity are free and can be built into everyday life. Walking, cycling, taking the stairs or spending time in parks can all contribute to better health. Moving more should be the easy choice! bit.ly/4oCubNH #BeActive
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Hans Kluge
@hans_kluge
Jul 8
From emergency care and humanitarian action to the global response to steatotic liver disease (SLD), Egypt remains an important partner for WHO. In my exchange with Amb. Mohamed Mounir Mohamed Loutfy, Egypt’s Ambassador to Denmark, we discussed the urgent need to expand safe
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@WHO_Europe
Jul 7
Staying physically active doesn't necessarily require special equipment or costly memberships. Simple activities like walking, stretching, or household chores can also support your health. Focus on what you can do today. 💪 bit.ly/44Wgy2f #PhysicalActivity #NCDs