HOSPEEM Becomes a Recognised Non-State actor at WHO European Region

The WHO Regional Committee for Europe has granted the regional accreditation status of non-state actor to HOSPEEM, the European Hospital and Healthcare Employers’ Association during its 75th session, held  on 28-30 October in Copenhagen, Denmark.

WHO engages with non-State actors to strengthen global and regional health systems, including through participation in WHO meetings such as the Regional Committee for Europe, the highest decision-making body in the European Region.

Marta Branca, HOSPEEM Secretary General said:

HOSPEEM values the recognition of the role that social partners play in supporting the work of WHO Europe. Our organisation is keen to contribute to the collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening health systems across the European region.
Gaining non-State Actor status enables us to further support WHO Europe in implementing its newly adopted Second European Work Programme and bring our perspective to the table.

WHO engages with non-State actors to strengthen global and regional health systems, including through participation in WHO meetings such as the Regional Committee for Europe, the highest decision-making body in the European Region.

HOSPEEM’s contributions to the work of WHO Europe will include:

• Supporting the EU-funded “Nursing Action” project;
• Monitoring and advancing the Framework for Action on the health and care workforce in the WHO European Region 2023-2030;
• Participating in WHO Europe learning cycles and sharing insights from the European Social Dialogue.

HOSPEEM looks forward to actively collaborating with WHO European Region and other stakeholders to promote resilient, inclusive, and sustainable health systems across the region.