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76th WHO Regional Committee for Europe: Roadmap for action on artificial intelligence in health in the WHO European Region 2026–2033

On 29 October 2026, IFPMA delivered a statement on the roadmap for action on artificial intelligence in health in the WHO European Region 2026–2033 at the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Europe in Copenhagen. We welcome efforts by WHO EURO to establish a pragmatic set of priorities toward meaningfully advancing AI in health. These efforts...

76th WHO Regional Committee for Europe: Toward a strategy and action plan for tackling non-communicable diseases and advancing well-being through health promotion in the WHO European Region 2028-2037

On 29 October 2026, IFPMA submitted a statement on a strategy and action plan for tackling non-communicable diseases and advancing well being through health promotion in the WHO European Region 2028-2037 at the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Europe in Copenhagen. IFPMA and EFPIA welcome the document “Toward a strategy and action plan for tackling...

76th WHO Regional Committee for Europe: Matters arising from Resolutions and Decisions of the World Health Assembly

On 28 October 2026, IFPMA submitted a statement on the global health architecture at the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Europe in Copenhagen. IFPMA welcomes the discussion on global health architecture reform and emphasizes the need for an architecture that fosters innovation, strengthens health systems, and forges partnerships that advance health globally. Reform should help...

76th WHO Regional Committee for Europe Item 2: General debate

On 27 October 2026, IFPMA and EFPIA delivered a joint statement during the general debate of the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Europe in Copenhagen. The European region is currently facing a challenging environment of geopolitical tensions and open conflict, slow economic growth, declining competitiveness for life sciences, and increasing pressures on health systems. Against...