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Teema: Invitation to nominate - WHO Regional informal consultation on the
draft monitoring framework of the Global Oral Health Action Plan
Dear National Counterpart,
On behalf of Director, Division of Country Health Programmes, please find
attached invitation to nominate participants for the above event. A
provisional agenda and scope and purpose for the event is attached as
well.
We look forward to receiving your nominations.
Sincerely,
Anita Strandsbjerg
WHO Secretariat
Country Health Programmes
World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe
Marmorvej 51
DK-2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
Tel +45 4533 6861
Email:
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ
WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION Date: 23 May 2022
ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ
REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE Ms Elen Ohov
BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L’EUROPE
REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA
Adviser
ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО European Union Affairs and International Co-
Head office:
operation Department
UN City, Marmorvej 51, Ministry of Social Affairs
DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark Suur-Ameerika 1
Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00; Fax: +45 45 33 70 01
Email:
[email protected] 10122 Tallinn
Website: http://www.euro.who.int Estonia
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Dear Ms Ohov,
WHO Regional informal consultation on the draft monitoring framework of the Global Oral
Health Action Plan
Online meeting, 30 June 2022, 09:00 – 12:00 (CET)
In 2021, the World Health Assembly adopted the WHA74.5 Resolution on oral health. The resolution
requests WHO to develop a draft global strategy on tackling oral diseases, and to translate this global
strategy by 2023 into an action plan for public oral health, including a framework for tracking
progress with clear measurable targets to be achieved by 2030. In response to this request, the draft
Global Strategy on Oral Health was agreed to by Member States during the 150th session of the WHO
Executive Board and will be considered at the next World Health Assembly in May 2022
(https://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WHA75/A75_10Add1-en.pdf). The next step is to develop
the supporting global oral health action plan and accompanying global monitoring framework by
2023.
As of April 2022, progress has been made to develop the draft monitoring framework of the global
oral health action plan (herein, the draft monitoring framework) using the draft Global Strategy on
Oral Health as the key reference document. The draft monitoring framework includes a set of core and
complementary indicators capable of application across regions and country settings to monitor trends
and assess progress on oral health within broader universal health coverage (UHC) and
noncommunicable diseases (NDC) agendas. The monitoring framework will be a tool for tracking
progress and in doing so will raise awareness and support mobilizing political commitment for
stronger and more coordinated global action on oral health. Consultation on these potential targets and
the draft global oral health action plan itself, will take place during a web-based consultation
scheduled for later this year. This will be an opportunity for Member States and non-state actors,
among others, to provide their written input on these products.
As Chief Dental Officers (CDOs) are leading national oral health activities in their respective
countries, the EURO Regional informal consultation on the draft monitoring framework is an
opportunity to discuss implementation of the draft Global Strategy on Oral Health and the draft
monitoring framework and its indicators. It is particularly important to understand how readily the set
UN City, Marmorvej 51 Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00 Email:
[email protected]
DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Website: http://www.euro.who.int
Denmark
of indicators can be populated in practice and how the draft monitoring framework can support
national oral health agendas in terms of raising awareness, mobilizing political commitment and
advocacy. This informal consultation will also provide a valuable opportunity to learn about
countries’ actions or efforts made in relation to the strategic objectives outlined in the draft Global
Strategy on Oral Health.
With this letter, I am pleased to invite you to nominate up to two country representatives to participate
in the above-mentioned meeting, taking into consideration the technical nature of the consultation and
an objective to strengthen the regional networks of WHO national counterparts responsible for oral
health policies and action plans at national level.
It is expected that nominated CDOs and national government counterparts will be in a position to
serve as WHO focal points for the ongoing work associated with implementation of the WHA 74.5
Resolution on oral health. We would also kindly ask the nominee(s) to bring any available or prepared
written information that can contribute to this meeting.
We look forward to receiving your country nominated delegate with the name, functional title and
email address to be communicated to Dr Carina Ferreira-Borges, Senior Adviser, Noncommunicable
diseases (
[email protected]) with copy to Dr Benoit Varenne (
[email protected]), Dental
Officer, WHO HQ and Anita Strandsbjerg (
[email protected]), Country Health Programmes, by
17 June 2022.
The online meeting structure will involve group discussions and sharing of experiences among the
representatives. The working language of the meeting will be English and Russian, and simultaneous
interpretation will be provided. Documents for the meeting will be made available in due course.
Sincerely yours,
for
Dr Nino Berdzuli
Director
Division of Country Health Programmes
Encls:
Scope and purpose
Provisional agenda
Copy for information to:
Ms Triin Uusberg, Head, European and International Coordination Department, Ministry of Social Affairs,
Suur-Ameerika 1, 10129 Tallinn, Estonia
H.E. Ms Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative,
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Estonia to the United Nations Office and other international
organizations in Geneva, Chemin du Petit-Saconnex 28A, CH-1209 Genève, Switzerland
H.E. Mr William Mart Laanemäe, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of
Estonia, Frederiksgade 19, 4th floor, 1265 Copenhagen K, Denmark
Ms Kristina Köhler, Liaison Officer, WHO Country Office, Estonia, Paldiski Road 81, 10617 Tallinn, Estonia
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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ
REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L'EUROPE
WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ
REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО
WHO Regional informal consultation on /2
the draft monitoring framework of the
Global Oral Health Action Plan
Zoom 16 May 2022
30 June 2022 Original: English
09:00 – 12:00 (CET)
Scope and purpose
The Global Burden of Disease study 2019 estimated that oral diseases affected 3.5 billion people
worldwide, with untreated dental caries being the most prevalent of all health conditions in humans. Poor
oral health causes millions of people to suffer from devastating pain, increases out-of-pocket financial
burden and affects people's quality of life and well-being. The burden of oral diseases shows significant
inequalities, disproportionally affecting marginalized populations and those of lower economic status.
These inequalities, as with other noncommunicable diseases, occur throughout the life course and across
populations in low-, middle- and high-income countries.1 It is in such context that the World Health
Assembly WHA74.5 Resolution on oral health (2021) requested WHO to develop a draft global strategy
on tackling oral diseases, and to translate this global strategy by 2023 into an action plan for public oral
health, including a framework for tracking progress with clear measurable targets to be achieved by 2030. 2
In response to the WHA 74.5 Resolution on oral health, in January 2022, the draft Global Strategy on Oral
Health was agreed to by Member States during the 150th session of the WHO Executive Board to be
considered at the next World Health Assembly in May 2022.3 The next step is to develop the supporting
global oral health action plan and accompanying global monitoring framework by 2023. As of April 2022,
progress has been made to develop the draft monitoring framework of the global oral health action plan
(herein, the draft monitoring framework) using the draft Global Strategy on Oral Health as the key reference
document. To achieve this work, the WHO Oral Health Programme has been working with the technical
support of McGill University in Canada and the International Health Policy Programme Foundation (IHPP)
of the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand. In addition to this collaboration, a global informal experts
group composed of Chief Dental Officers (CDOs), WHO collaborating centres on oral health (WHO CCs)
and technical experts from all WHO regions was established to support the consensus-building process to
select, prioritize and refine a proposed menu of indicators to inform the draft monitoring framework.
The draft monitoring framework includes a set of core and complementary indicators capable of application
across regions and country settings to monitor trends and assess progress on oral health within broader
universal health coverage (UHC) and noncommunicable diseases (NDC) agendas. These indicators have
been grouped into key areas including but not limited to oral health status, risk factors of oral diseases,
policy and health systems response, and evidence-informed policy. The monitoring framework will be a
tool for tracking progress and in doing so will raise awareness and support mobilizing political commitment
for stronger and more coordinated global action on oral health. At later stages in the development process
of the draft global oral health action plan, ambitious and achievable targets will be defined to ensure a
common goal is achieved by 2030. Consultation on these potential targets and the draft global oral health
action plan itself, will take place during a web-based consultation scheduled for later this year. This will be
an opportunity for Member States and non-state actors, among others, to provide their written input on these
products.
1
WHO (2020), Oral health Achieving better oral health as part of the universal health coverage and noncommunicable disease agendas towards 2030
Report by the Director-General, Geneva, World Health Organization (EB148/8). https://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/EB148/B148_8-en.pdf
2
WHO (2021), Resolution WHA74.5, Oral Health https://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WHA74/A74_R5-en.pdf
3
WHO (2022), Draft global strategy on oral health (EB150/7, Annex 3) https://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/EB150/B150_7-en.pdf#page=25
Scope and purpose
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As CDOs are leading national oral health activities in their respective countries, the informal regional
consultation is intended to inform them about the global oral health agenda and to have discussions with
them on the draft Global Strategy on Oral Health, draft monitoring framework and its indicators. It is
particularly important to understand how readily the set of indicators can be populated in practice and how
the draft monitoring framework can support national oral health agendas in terms of raising awareness,
mobilizing political commitment and advocacy. This informal consultation provides a valuable opportunity
to learn more about countries’ actions or efforts, in the European region, made in relation to the strategic
objectives outlined in the draft Global Strategy on Oral Health.
3. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Inform CDOs and directors of WHO CCs on the process of the upcoming online global
consultation for the draft global oral health action plan and accompanying monitoring framework.
Share the progress made and seek input on the feasibility of implementing the draft monitoring
framework and its indicators.
Understand current and forthcoming countries’ actions or efforts made in relation to the WHA 74.5
Resolution on oral health and strategic objectives outlined in the draft Global Strategy on Oral Health.
4. EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Increased support, engagement and commitment from CDOs, directors of WHO CCs and other key
stakeholders in the region to implement the global oral health agenda, including the draft monitoring
framework and indicators.
Clear understanding of feasibility considerations for regular data collection of indicators in the
region, including identification of actions or strategies to increase the probability of effective
implementation.
A revised version of the draft monitoring framework and indicators based on the input received
through the informal regional consultations.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ
REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L'EUROPE
WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ
REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО
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WHO Regional informal consultation on 16 May 2022
the draft monitoring framework of the
Global Oral Health Action Plan
Online meeting, 30 June, 2022
09:00 – 12:00 (CET)
Original: English
Provisional agenda
Thursday, 30 June 2022
Overview of the Global Oral Health agenda timelines, responsibilities and perspectives
Presentations from countries on actions or efforts made in relation to the WHA 74.5
Resolution on oral health and the strategic objectives outlined in the draft Global Strategy
on Oral Health
Draft monitoring framework of the global oral health action plan, including its indicators:
Latest version for discussion and input
Experience from involvement with the Global Informal Expertsʹ group
Moderated discussion and question and answers
Specific session of feasibility for data collection
Wrap up and closing remarks