Minister Carroll MacNeill to address WHO Europe session
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill will represent Ireland and the EU at the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Europe. The event in Copenhagen highlights Ireland's leadership in fostering cooperation on pressing health challenges across 53 European nations.
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Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD is set to attend the 76th session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee for Europe in Copenhagen, marking a significant step in Ireland’s ongoing commitment to international health collaboration.
The WHO Regional Committee for Europe acts as the principal decision-making forum for the 53 countries within the WHO European Region, including all 27 EU Member States. It offers a vital platform where nations can deliberate on public health priorities, assess progress, and shape strategic decisions to guide WHO’s work throughout the region.
In her role as President of the Council of the European Union, Minister Carroll MacNeill will deliver a statement on behalf of the EU Member States and participate in several bilateral meetings. She emphasised the importance of a well-funded, effective WHO to strengthen health systems, address emergencies, and reduce inequalities. The Minister also praised WHO’s crucial support to Ukraine and its commitment to alleviating suffering in Gaza, highlighting the need to protect healthcare workers and ensure humanitarian aid reaches those in urgent need.
The WHO Regional Committee for Europe acts as the principal decision-making forum for the 53 countries within the WHO European Region, including all 27 EU Member States. It offers a vital platform where nations can deliberate on public health priorities, assess progress, and shape strategic decisions to guide WHO’s work throughout the region.
In her role as President of the Council of the European Union, Minister Carroll MacNeill will deliver a statement on behalf of the EU Member States and participate in several bilateral meetings. She emphasised the importance of a well-funded, effective WHO to strengthen health systems, address emergencies, and reduce inequalities. The Minister also praised WHO’s crucial support to Ukraine and its commitment to alleviating suffering in Gaza, highlighting the need to protect healthcare workers and ensure humanitarian aid reaches those in urgent need.
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