Cyprus participates in the 76th session of the WHO regional committee for Europe

The Minister of Health of the Republic of Cyprus, Neofytos Charalambides, represented the country at the 76th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Europe (RC76). The summit took place in Copenhagen from October 27 to October 29, 2026, bringing together representatives from 53 member states to establish health policies and enhance regional cooperation.

During the sessions, Minister Charalambides participated in a high-level technical briefing regarding primary healthcare, emphasizing the role of the General Healthcare System (Gesy) in Cyprus. He addressed the plenary session to discuss strategies for strengthening health systems, overcoming regional health challenges, and improving access to quality services.

On the second day of the summit, the Minister focused on the reform of global health architecture. He advocated for stronger coordination among international partners, stressing the need to reduce administrative overlaps and improve the efficient use of available resources. The discussions concluded with a reaffirmed commitment from Cyprus to contribute actively to these international health governance efforts.