The South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) met Dr Sasho Klekovski, Minister of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia, to its Secretariat in Skopje for a meeting with Dr Tatiana Păduraru, Head of the SEEHN Secretariat.
The visit provided an opportunity to discuss practical avenues for regional health cooperation and preparations for the SEEHN Ministerial Meeting, planned for 2027 in Bucharest.
Discussions covered a joint initiative involving North Macedonia, Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina on air pollution and its impact on health. The exchange highlighted the value of cooperation in addressing environmental health challenges that extend beyond national borders.
Another focus was the potential for regional vaccine procurement. Discussions explored how a coordinated approach could help participating countries secure more favourable procurement conditions and strengthen the reliability of vaccine supplies.
The meeting also addressed preparations for the forthcoming Ministerial Meeting and the finalization of the Bucharest Pledge, which will help guide SEEHN’s future cooperation on shared health priorities.
Marking 25 years of regional cooperation, SEEHN brings together nine Member States. North Macedonia hosts the Network’s Secretariat in Skopje, within premises next to the Ministry of Health, providing an important institutional base for its work.
SEEHN appreciates North Macedonia’s continued engagement and support as host country. The visit underlined the importance of sustained dialogue between the Secretariat and national health authorities in advancing practical regional initiatives.
Air pollution and communicable diseases cross borders. Through cooperation, shared expertise and coordinated action, SEEHN continues to support its Member States in protecting the health of people across the region.
