nnnn28 November 2019, Shtip, Republic of North Macedonia
Through the SEEHN Chisinau Pledge, adopted in 2017, MembernStates committed themselves to work Regionally towards the achievement of thenSustainable Development Goals by 2030. To achieve the
nnnnSDG 10, it isnnecessary to reduce inequality within and among countries and this can benachieved also by improving health literacy.
nnnnHealth literacy is not just a concept – it shapes people’snhealth every day from day one when we are born to our last day.
nnnnSEEHN in partnership with the Ministry of Health of NorthnMacedonia and the SEEHN Regional Health Development Center on Public HealthnServices hosted by North Macedonia for the first time is tackling thisnsubject. Health literacy plays annimportant role in how well individuals can access the health system and receivenquality care.
nnnnThis meeting is the first one to provide space for mappingnthe situation that is currently in place in all 9 SEEHN Member States and tondiscuss and agree recommendations for the continuous Regional joint effortsnwith the objective to agree on several policy response options to be takennforward.
nnnnWHO Deputy DG, FormernWHO Regional Director Dr Jakab is declaring that “health is a politicalnchoice”, indeed in this case we need strong commitments and action fromneveryone: ministry of health, other sectors: education, finance, economy;ncommunity leaders, civil society, the private sector, and individuals.nEffective responses to health literacy issues can improve health outcomes andnreduce health inequities. During this meeting it will also be discussed andnstressed that individuals have not only the responsibility for their health butnalso need knowledge and infrastructure to make healthy choices.
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