United action for better health in Europe: summary report: Istanbul, Türkiye, 13–14 June 2023

Overview

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe convened the first-of-its kind Partners Forum in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 13 to 14 June 2023, bringing together leading health contributors from Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

Over one and a half days, more than 100 representatives gathered to enhance health sector partnerships through panel discussions and presentations on the significant health and well-being challenges in the WHO European Region.

Capitalizing on the existing momentum for public health, the Partners Forum served as a platform for diverse expertise and perspectives. It facilitated discussions on genuine opportunities to achieve sustainable health funding throughout the region, strengthening new and established partnerships.

Forum objectives

• Examine challenges and opportunities for enhanced partnership within regional country contexts.
• Identify critical thematic and subregional funding gaps relevant to successfully implementing the European Programme of Work.
• Explore anticipated resource requirements for the WHO Regional Office for Europe’s most prominent regional emergency responses.