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South-eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN)

WHO/Europe contributes to international reconstruction efforts in the south-eastern countries in the WHO European Region through its work with the South-eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN). SEEHN is a political and institutional forum set up by the governments of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Serbia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to promote peace, reconciliation and health in the region. WHO/Europe lends technical support to SEEHN’s various health projects, after having supplied its secretariat, along with the Council of Europe, from 2001 to 2009. On 1 January 2010 SEEHN took over ownership of the regional cooperation for health and development under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the SEE Regional Cooperation Process. RCC’s main purpose is to provide leadership and to sustain ownership by the nine countries of regional cooperation and the concerted health development action launched in 2001 with the Dubrovnik Pledge (2001) and maintained through the Skopje Pledge (2005) and the Memorandum of Understanding (2009). Background

In 1999, the international community established the Stability Pact for South East Europe as a conflict-prevention and reconstruction process in the region. In 2001, a health component (SEEHN) was added to the Pact’s social cohesion initiative, to bring people together across borders to improve health in the whole region. Today SEEHN comprises representatives of the health ministries of its nine member countries, five partner western European countries and five intergovernmental organizations. For the past nine years, SEEHN has been the undisputed vehicle of health development in the areas of mental health, communicable diseases, food safety and nutrition, blood safety, tobacco control, information systems, maternal and neonatal health, public health services and health systems. SEEHN has received continuous political, technical and financial support from 10 partner countries (Belgium, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) and five international organizations.

30/10/2025

The South Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) expressed strong support for the new WHO/Europe Strategy on Harnessing Innovation for Public Health (2025–2030) at the 75th Regional Committee.

“In today’s world, innovation is the price of staying relevant. For South Eastern Europe, innovation is key to bridging resource gaps, tackling NCDs and mental health, and strengthening our public health systems,” said Dr. Tatiana Paduraru, Director of the SEEHN Secretariat.

Under the Israeli Presidency, SEEHN continues advancing digital transformation and human capital development, in line with WHO/Europe’s five strategic pillars for equitable innovation.

Together, we are building a common health innovation space across South-Eastern Europe — making innovation work for everyone, everywhere.

20/10/2025

📍Ohrid, North Macedonia – October 2025

The South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) proudly participated in the 21st National Symposium of the Macedonian Association of Nurses and Midwives, held under the inspiring theme “Nursing and Midwifery – Challenges and Opportunities for the Future.” 💙

🎥 Ms. Roxana Hainagiu, CEO of the SEEHN Regional Health Development Centre on Nursing and Midwifery, delivered a video presentation on “Advancing the Regional Nursing and Midwifery Agenda for Empowered Leadership.”

She conveyed the warm greetings of Dr. Tatiana Păduraru, SEEHN Head of Secretariat, and Mr. Mircea Timofte, President of the RHDC and of the Romanian Order of Nurses, Midwives and Medical Assistants — both recognizing the Macedonian nursing community’s commitment to leadership and education.

💬 “Nurses and midwives are the backbone of every health system. Investing in their leadership means investing in resilient and equitable health systems.”

Through regional collaboration and initiatives with WHO and SEEHN partners, the RHDC continues to strengthen nursing and midwifery across South-Eastern Europe. 🌍🤝

10/10/2025

🌍 World Mental Health Day 2025
🧠 Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies
📅 10 October 2025

On this World Mental Health Day, the South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) reaffirms its commitment to strengthening mental health systems across South-Eastern Europe — especially in times of crisis and emergency.

When communities face conflict, displacement, natural disasters, or pandemics, access to mental health care is often disrupted — yet these are precisely the moments when it is needed most.

Strong, connected communities are the first line of support — and the foundation of recovery, resilience, and hope. 💪

In 2025, the global theme reminds us that mental health thrives in connection, compassion, and community. 💚

🌐 SEEHN’s Commitment:
✅ Promote community-based mental health services that bring care closer to people.
✅ Support national efforts to strengthen resilient mental health systems.
✅ Prioritize the wellbeing of the health workforce.
✅ Advocate for mental health in humanitarian and emergency settings.
✅ Foster cross-sector cooperation between health, education, and social services.
✅ Challenge stigma through awareness and education.
✅ Build peer networks and partnerships that empower communities.

Together with our Member States, partners, and international organizations, SEEHN continues to make mental health a priority — ensuring that no one is left behind, even in the most challenging times. 💬💙

📸 Photo by UN and WHO

07/10/2025

SEEHN at EHFG 2025: Building Bridges in European Health Diplomacy 🌍
SEEHN and EHFG joined forces once again to support the participation of representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Moldova in this year’s EHFG Conference, “Rethinking Solidarity in Health.”
Through joint efforts, SEEHN continues to strengthen regional collaboration, build capacities in health diplomacy, and amplify the voices of South-Eastern Europe in shaping the future of European health policy.

02/10/2025

👩‍⚕️✨SEEHN joins forces for cervical cancer elimination in South-Eastern Europe

At the UNFPA EECA Annual Forum in Skopje, SEEHN Director Dr. Tatiana Paduraru emphasized the urgent need to strengthen HPV vaccination, expand screening, and ensure equitable access to treatment across the region.
“Cervical cancer is preventable — together we can make elimination a regional reality.”
SEEHN’s Regional Health Development Centres remain vital platforms for advancing prevention, policy, and cooperation.

01/10/2025

🤝 Strengthening regional health cooperation!

On 26 September, SEEHN Secretariat Director Dr. Tatiana Paduraru met with representatives of Direct Relief to explore collaboration on key priorities: emergency preparedness, digital health, rehabilitation & mental health, and energy resilience for health facilities.

Together, we are working to build stronger, more resilient health systems for South-Eastern Europe. 🌍💪

29/09/2025

On World Heart Day 2025, the South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) joins the global community in highlighting this year’s theme: “Don’t Miss a Beat.”

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in our region, with high rates of hypertension, obesity, and diabetes continuing to put lives at risk. Many of these conditions are preventable through healthier lifestyles, early detection, and timely treatment.

SEEHN calls on governments, health professionals, and communities across South-Eastern Europe to join forces in:
🔹 Strengthening prevention and awareness programs
🔹 Expanding access to quality care
🔹 Sharing knowledge and innovation across borders

Every heartbeat matters. Together, we can build healthier communities and longer lives. 💙

25/09/2025

🤝 On 17 September in Podgorica, Dr. Tatiana Paduraru, Director of the SEEHN Secretariat, met with Dr. Mirjana Vlahović-Andirjasević, State Secretary and SEEHN National Health Coordinator, Ministry of Health of Montenegro.
Discussions focused on strengthening health system resilience, digital health, ageing, and the role of Regional Health Development Centers (RHDCs), with special emphasis on the RHDC on Non-Communicable Diseases hosted by IPH Montenegro.
Together, SEEHN and Montenegro reaffirmed their commitment to advancing regional cooperation for better public health.

18/09/2025

🌍🤝 Policymakers, experts & partners from across South-Eastern Europe gathered in Bar, Montenegro (17–19 September) for the SEEHN Regional Workshop on Healthy Ageing, co-hosted with WHO/Europe and CEI.
The workshop focused on:
✅ The fiscal & policy impacts of ageing populations
✅ Strengthening primary & long-term care
✅ Creating inclusive, age-friendly communities
Together, participants are shaping strategies that will feed into the WHO European Strategy on Ageing (2026–2030) and the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing.

17/09/2025

🧡 World Patient Safety Day 2025
👶 Patient safety from the start – Safe care for every newborn and every child

The South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) stands with the global community in ensuring that no child suffers avoidable harm in healthcare.

This year’s theme highlights the urgent need to protect the most vulnerable—newborns and children—through safe, high-quality care from the very beginning of life.

Together, we can make patient safety a right, not a privilege. 💙

21/08/2025

📢 SEEHN and Bosnia and Herzegovina Renew Regional Cooperation on Mental Health

On 21 August 2025, SEEHN and the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina held an online meeting to revitalize the Regional Health Development Centre (RHDC) on Mental Health.
The meeting gathered:
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Tatiana Paduraru, Head of the SEEHN Secretariat
👨‍⚕️ Prof. Jurica Arapović, MD, PhD, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina
👩‍⚕️ Ms. Lejla Krvavac, newly appointed Director of the RHDC on Mental Health
Together, participants agreed on the importance of relaunching the Centre, reappointing national focal points, and exploring new opportunities for collaboration with WHO/Europe, EU partners, and SEEHN.
👏 The appointment of Ms. Krvavac was warmly welcomed to lead renewed efforts in mental health cooperation across South Eastern Europe.

08/08/2025

Strengthening Regional Health Cooperation 🏥🌍
On 7 August 2025 in Chisinau, Dr. Tatiana Paduraru, Director of the SEEHN Secretariat, met with Dr. Ala Nemerenco, Minister of Health of the Republic of Moldova, to discuss Moldova’s upcoming SEEHN Presidency (2026).
Key priorities include:
✅ Investing in the health workforce
✅ Modernizing hospitals & infrastructure
✅ Improving quality of care across member states
✅ Closer to EU health standards
Moldova will also continue to lead in to***co cessation and launch a regional initiative on EU health policy alignment.
🤝 Together, SEEHN members are building a healthier South-East Europe.

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