On 28th of September at the Regional Webinar “European mHealth Hub Support, representatives of the SEE Governments had the opportunity to explore the benefits of mHealth deployment in the national health systems and to share experience with Western Balkan Economies on digital solutions developed by the Hub”.
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mHealth is considered to be a strategic area of eHealth approaches, and one important tool for tackling the healthcare challenges the health systems are facing. Its potential is recognized to increase prevention and improve quality of life, contribute to a more efficient and sustainable healthcare, and empower patients by giving them a participatory role.
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Around 30 participants from the SEEHN Secretariat, RCC, WHO, European mHealth Innovation and Knowledge Hub, EC, ITU Office for Europe and representatives of Western Balkan Economies engaged in open discussions to exchange views on the digitalization potential on the transformation of health care systems.
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The Webinar highlighted the experience and expertise of the mHealth Hub in building countries’ capacity and provide practical assistance to plan, implement and scale national mHealth programs, according to the countries’ needs. All stakeholders committed to build on the momentum and take further steps aimed at scaling up evidence-based digital and mobile health solutions. There are common possibilities for future partnerships to be explored, and by working collaboratively with the mHealth Hub it will allow learning and sharing knowledge and will provide mechanisms to boost the uptake of eHealth solutions within the Western Balcans – and beyond, and to support Western Balkan economies in specific benefits regarding mHealth.
Today, the 18th of September, the SEEHN Secretariat organized the kick-off meeting of the focal points of the newly launched project “Strong nurses for strong health systems and a healthier world “, funded underthe CEI COVID-19 Extraordinary Call for Proposals. Due to the extraordinary circumstances, the meeting was organized in virtual format.
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In the opening, the Secretariat presented an overview of the aim of the meeting and a timeline of the deliverables and milestones of the project, the state of the art and challenges, to provide the participants with a common understanding of tasks, defined roles, responsibilities, and concrete next steps.
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The survey is considered a crucial milestone for the outcomes of the project and the Secretariat urged the participants to consider sending a timely national feedback.
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Another item on the agenda included the stakeholder involvement, and the participants convened on the opportunity to organize a dedicated meeting with the Associations of nurses from the beneficiary Member States.
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Before concluding, the representatives of the Secretariat briefed the participants on the project visibility requirements and on the dissemination activities the beneficiary Member States have to comply with.
Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, opening speech shows a realistic and welcome approach for collaboration and partnerships. Only together we can succeed in achieving better health for all.
