Participants in this session will visit the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe, which is located in Copenhagen. This office is one of WHO's six Regional Offices around the world. According to the WHO's website, the WHO was founded in 1948 to work for the attainment of the highest possible level of health by all peoples. WHO works with 194 Member States, providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, and articulating evidence-based policy options. It also provides technical support to Member States, monitors and assesses health trends, funds medical research and provides emergency aid during disasters. Through its programs, WHO also works to improve population health and working conditions around the world. In this site visit, participants will learn how the WHO is approaching grand challenges in health and healthcare globally.
Please complete this form if you wish to attend this PDW: https://tinyurl.com/A-View-from-the-WHO. Ideally, complete the form by June 15th. This PDW is expected to include lunch at the WHO Regional Office in Copenhagen - - thanks to the the generosity of The Centre for Organising Health and Care Research at Warwick Business School. The WHO office address is UN City, Marmorvej 51, 2100 København. Attendees are expected to travel to the WHO Office via their own means, and security protocols may be in effect. For example, a list of attendees may need to be shared with WHO officials. We will maintain a waitlist for this PDW and use it to allow as many people to attend as possible within the capacity limit.
