A wide array of participants – Representatives from SEEHN Secretariat, WHO Regional Office for Europe, WHO Country Office Romania, WHO CC in Israel, SEEHN RHDC on Sexual and Reproductive Health and the Board of the Order of Nurses and Midwives from Romania gathered on 29 August at Olimp in Romania to discuss the draft roadmap…
On 15 June 2023, Dr Mira Jovanovski Dasic SEEHN Secretariat Head had a meeting with Dr Rivka Hazan-Hozerf Head of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Leadership and Governance in Nursing -Israeli counterpart on strengthening nursing workforce in the SEE region. The meeting focused on the upcoming course on the “Nursing Regulatory Standards | Empower Nursing…
The South Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) successfully convened its annual Plenary Meeting, bringing high-level representatives from member states, diplomatic corps and international partners together.The 46th SEEHN Plenary Meeting, held on 5-6 June in Tirana, Albania, focused on the central theme of “Cross-Sectoral and All Society Collaboration for Better Health System Resilience: Improve Vaccine Acceptance…
The South Eastern Europe Health Network joins the global community to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, an annual event held on June 14 to raise awareness of the importance of blood donation and to express gratitude to voluntary blood donors around the world. This year’s theme, “Give Blood, Give Plasma, Share Life, Share Often,” emphasizes…
The 46th Plenary Meeting of the SEE Health Network under the subject “CROSS-SECTORAL AND ALL SOCIETY COLLABORATION FOR BETTER HEALTH SYSTEM RESILIENCE: IMPROVE VACCINE ACCEPTANCE BY ADDRESSING MISINFORMATION ” gathered in hybrid manner the National Health Coordinators and/or Alternates of the Member States to the SEEHN, directors of the SEEHN Regional Health Development Centers (RHDC),…
The fourth edition of the European Mental Health Week (EMHW) takes place from 22 May to 28 May 2023. This year’s campaign theme, ‘Mentally Healthy Communities’, emphasizes the role of supportive communities in fostering mental well-being. Addressing mental health in communities requires a holistic and collaborative approach. By raising awareness, improving access to services, promoting…
The webinar: Action for Health and Equity: Addressing Medical Deserts (AHEAD) held on May 24, 2023 covered widely the two years’ work, co-funded by the European Union. The discussions touched upon what specific steps should be taken to solve Europe’s medical deserts, and who should take which ones. In addition, reflections elaborated on the future…
At the 76th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, Minister Ogerta Manistirliu addressed the WHA on behalf of the SEE Health Network where Albania is among the nine countries, and in the capacity of the 2023 Presidency Holder of this mechanism. She shared the mutual efforts of SEEHN countries to…
On May 12th, the world celebrates International Nurse Day to honor the tireless work of nurses around the world and their unwavering commitment to positive health outcomes. Nurses have always been an essential part of the healthcare system, and the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted their dedication and compassion. Nurses have worked tirelessly on the frontlines,…
10 May 2023 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina The “Regional Conference on Mental Health”, which started today in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, provides an opportunity for stakeholders to network, share ideas, and collaborate on strategies for promoting mental wellness in the region. This three-day event is organized by the health authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Ministry…
With deep sorrow, SEE Health Network extends its most sincere condolences to the families of the victims following the tragic shooting at the elementary school in Belgrade. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and with those injured.
On April, 27, 2023, Dr. Mira Dasic, Director of the SEEHN Secretariat, met with Dr. Fatmir Mexhiti, Minister of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia.Minister Mexhiti has been briefed on the SEEHN governance, structure, its main roles and responsibilities, as well as the SEEHN interaction so far with North Macedonia as the host country…
The European Immunization Week raises awareness of the need for community protection against diseases that can be prevented through vaccination. This year headline “The big catch-up” truly reflects the action needed to be taken. SEEHN is collaborating with partners and its Member States to speed up the progress in their efforts to safeguard more people,…
The genesis of the regional partnership – the South eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) started in 2000. Yet, one of the first preparatory meetings that set the SEEHN foundation was held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 07-08 April 2001. The Bulgarian Ministry of Health’s desire to assist the pressing necessity for a regional partnership hosted the…
The South-eastern Europe Health Network (www.SEEHN.org) acting as a regional alliance for peace, health, well-being, development and prosperity in south east Europe is inviting all Member States’ representatives to spread the word and make a strong advocacy at national level for the World Health Worker Week, April 3-7 and join the Frontline Health Workers Coalition…
As the war in Ukraine entered the second year, the EuroHealthNet Partnership and SEEHN, the South Eastern Europe Health Network, express their concern about its pro-longing and lasting impact on mental health of Ukrainian refugees. Peace and security are among the most fundamental determinants of health and wellbeing. The longer the conflict, the greater the…
Today’s meeting marked one year since the war in Ukraine started on 24 February 2022. This meeting is a follow up of the SEEHN- EuroHealthNet meeting held on 12 April 2022 between national health institutes and authorities in the countries neighbouring Ukraine.This webinar had a two-fold purpose: 1) To discuss common and specific challenges related…
SEEHN joined the celebration of the World TB Day marked each year on March 24, with the Institute of Pulmonology and Tuberculosis, Ministry of Health in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, and the WHO Country Office.This year’s World TB Day theme, Yes! We can end TB! reminds leaders that without adequate financial resources to fight…
The meeting discussions built upon the results of the WHO EURO High-Level Meeting on Health and Care Workforce, held on March 22-23 in Bucharest. The sessions focused on addressing the surging challenges faced in a rapidly changing political environment (workforce shortages and imbalances), migration and its impact on regulation alongside maximizing new opportunities for health offered by powerful enablers, like research and digitalization. Dr Dasic participated in…