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SEEHN joins WHO and global partners to raise awareness of tobacco and nicotine dangers and to spotlight effective national responses
Skopje, 30 May 2025 – The South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) proudly joins the World Health Organization and public health allies around the globe in marking World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) on 31 May 2025, under the global theme: “Unmask the Appeal –...
South-Eastern Europe Joins Forces to Address Maternal and Newborn Health Challenges Online Consultation Gathers Regional Stakeholders Under the Theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”
On 28 May 2025, the South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN), in collaboration with WHO/Europe and the Regional Health Development Centre on Sexual and Reproductive Health (hosted by Romania), successfully convened a regional online consultation on maternal and...
Online Consultation on Maternal and Newborn Health Challenges in South-Eastern Europe
UPCOMING EVENT! In the spirit of this year’s World Health Day 2025 theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” SEEHN Secretariat is pleased to invite you to attend the upcoming Online Consultation on Maternal and Newborn Health Challenges in South-Eastern Europe....
South Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) Champions Regional Nursing Leadership at 78th World Health Assembly Side Event
The South Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) proudly participated in the high-level side event “Nursing and Midwifery Leadership: Driving Global Health Goals” on the margins of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), affirming its commitment to elevate nursing and...
SEEHN represented at the 78th WHA by the Presidency Bulgaria
Joint StatementOn behalf of the South Eastern Europe Health NetworkAt the 78TH Session of the World Health Assemblywithin the plenary discussion session delivered by Bulgaria Geneva, May 2025
Honouring Nurses and Midwives — The Backbone of Health Systems
The South Eastern European Health Network (SEEHN) and its Regional Health Development Centre (RHDC) for Nursing and Midwifery proudly join the global community in celebrating both the International Day of the Midwife (5 May) and International Nurses Day (12 May)....
SEEHN a.i. Director Dr. Tatiana Păduraru Highlights Regional Leadership in Midwifery and Nursing at High-Level Event, organized in Bucharest, Romania – held on 8 May 2025
The South Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the professions of midwifery and nursing across the region at a landmark event held in Bucharest. Dr. Tatiana Păduraru, a.i. Director of SEEHN, delivered the opening address,...
SEEHN Concludes High-Level Digital Health Expert Meeting in Sofia: A Milestone Towards Regional Interoperability and Universal Health Coverage
Sofia, Bulgaria—10 April 2025—The South Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Bulgaria, successfully concluded a high-level expert meeting today on the theme "Towards Universal Health Coverage—Give...
South-Eastern European Region Marks World Health Day 2025
The South-Eastern European Health Network (SEEHN) proudly joins the global community in marking World Health Day 2025 under the theme “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures.” This year’s theme emphasizes the critical importance of improving maternal and newborn health...
SEEHN Member States Convene in Podgorica for a Technical Meeting on Strengthening NCD Surveillance
Podgorica, Montenegro—On 25 and 26 March 2025, SEEHN organized a technical meeting in Podgorica on NCD Population-Based Surveys in the South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) Member States. Hosted by the Institute of Public Health of Montenegro, the initiative...
SEEHN Highlights Regional Cooperation and Data Advancements at WHO Europe Workshop on Health Workforce
The South Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) took part in the regional online workshop “Unlocking the Power of Data and Human Resources for Health Information Systems to Support Health and Care Workforce Development in the WHO European Region”, held on March 25,...
SEEHN and IPH Montenegro Discuss Regional Action to Reduce NCD Burden and Strengthen Cancer Screening Efforts
Podgorica, Montenegro – 25 March 2025 The Acting Director of the South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) Secretariat, Dr. Tatiana Paduraru, met with the Director of the Institute of Public Health of Montenegro (IPH Montenegro), Dr. Snežana Barjaktarević Labović,...
World Obesity Day 2025: A Call to Action from SEEHN March
March 4, 2025 | Skopje, North Macedonia As we mark World Obesity Day 2025, SEEHN is raising awareness of the growing obesity crisis and the urgent need for coordinated efforts to tackle it. Under the global theme, Changing Systems Healthier Lives, the South-eastern...
Albania and SEEHN Reinforce Regional Health Cooperation and Future Priorities
Tirana, Albania – 04.02.2025 – The South Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) and the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Albania held a high-level meeting to strengthen Albania’s role in regional health collaboration. The discussions, led by Deputy Minister...
SEEHN Honors World Cancer Day 2025: “United by Unique” – Focusing on Individual-Centered Cancer Care
[4 February 2025] – On this World Cancer Day, the South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) reaffirms its commitment to supporting cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and support services across the region. SEEHN strongly endorses the new global theme,...
SEEHN Secretariat Acting Head, Dr. Tatiana Păduraru Highlights the Transformative Potential of Telenursing at the Final Telenursing Conference
Brussels, Belgium – January 22, 2025 Dr. Tatiana Păduraru, Acting Head of the South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) Secretariat, participated as invited guest in the Erasmus Final Telenursing Conference hosted by the European Nursing Council (ENC) on January 22,...
SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE HEALTH NETWORK (SEEHN) ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF DR. TATIANA PADURARU AS ACTING HEAD OF THE SECRETARIAT
SEEHN announces the appointment of Dr. Tatiana Paduraru as Acting Head of the SEEHN Secretariat following the unexpected passing of Dr. Mira Jovanovski-Dasic.In accordance with the SEEHN Memorandum of Understanding (2008) and its Amendments (2011), the SEEHN Executive...
**In Memoriam: Dr. Mira Jovanovski-Dasic**
Commemoration Ceremony Sofia, Republic of Bulgaria, 25 November 2024 "Together, we are stronger than we could ever be alone." – Dr. Mira Dasic. Today, the South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) community came together both in person in Sofia, and online to honor...
In Memory of Dr. Mira Jovanovski-Dašić, Director of the SEEHN Secretariat
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Mira Jovanovski-Dasic, the esteemed Head of the Secretariat of the South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN). Dr. Dasic was an exceptional leader whose commitment to public health and regional...
SEEHN Participation in the First International Congress on Preventive Medicine and Public Health
The South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) took great pride in its involvement at the inaugural International Congress on Preventive Medicine and Public Health, which took place in Struga, North Macedonia, from October 31 to November 2, 2024. This significant...
Condolence Note on behalf of the South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN)
It is with profound sadness that the South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) expresses heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dr. Biljana Lakić, a cherished colleague and distinguished leader in mental health. Throughout her career, Dr. Lakić served as an...
