The South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN), under Israel’s Presidency, participated actively in the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC75), held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from October 28 to 31, 2025.
Throughout the session, speaking on behalf of the SEEHN Member States — Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Israel, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia — the Israeli Presidency highlighted the network’s dedication to building resilient health systems rooted in solidarity, innovation, and collaboration.
During the general debate, SEEHN reiterated its strong support for the Second European Programme of Work 2026–2030 (EPW2) and its focus on health security, climate change, noncommunicable diseases, and ageing, all underpinned by digital transformation and innovation. The statement emphasized SEEHN’s regional progress in emergency preparedness, health workforce strengthening, and healthy ageing, while reaffirming solidarity and cooperation as guiding principles for the region.
In the discussions on Aging and Well-being, SEEHN emphasized the results of the regional Healthy Aging Workshop held in Montenegro in September 2025, highlighting the importance of evidence-based policy, equity, and regional cooperation as key drivers for an aging population.
Under the agenda item on Child and Adolescent Health and Well-being, SEEHN praised WHO/Europe and UNICEF for their joint strategy and reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing maternal, newborn, and adolescent health through stronger systems, digital innovation, and cross-border cooperation.
The SEEHN Presidency’s actions reflected the Network’s vision of shared regional progress, demonstrating how Member States turn global and European strategies into tangible efforts through collaboration, innovation, and solidarity.
SEEHN expressed gratitude to WHO/Europe and Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge, Regional Director for Europe, for their continued partnership and leadership in supporting regional health priorities.
