Thirtieth Standing Committee of
the Regional Committee for Europe
Fourth session
Copenhagen, Denmark, 7–8 June 2023
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Provisional programme (annotated)
Wednesday, 7 June 2023
10:00–12:00 Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Regional Committee for
Europe (SCRC) subgroup on WHO/Europe’s work at the country level
12:00–13:00 Welcome lunch
13:00–15:00 Meeting of the SCRC subgroup on WHO/Europe’s governance
15:00–15:30 Healthy break (including group photo)
This session is to be attended only by SCRC members, observers and the WHO Secretariat.
15:30–15:40 Opening of the session and welcome by the Chairperson
15:40–15:45 Adoption of the provisional agenda and provisional programme
15:45–16:00 Implementation of decision EUR/RCSS3(2)
The Secretariat will brief the SCRC on what steps are being taken to execute the
decision that was adopted at the third special session of the WHO Regional
Committee for Europe on 15 May 2023. The members of the SCRC are invited to
provide any guidance.
16:00–16:45 Updates from the subgroups of the Thirtieth SCRC
• SCRC subgroup on WHO/Europe’s work at the country level
• SCRC subgroup on WHO/Europe’s governance
The chairs of the respective subgroups and the Secretariat will provide an update on
subgroup activities so far and flag any particular issues for discussion with all
SCRC members.
Private segment: this session is to be attended only by SCRC members and restricted WHO Secretariat.
16:45–18:00 Membership of WHO governing bodies and committees
In this private session, the members of the SCRC will be invited to assess the
nominations received for the vacant seats on the governing bodies and committees
(Executive Board, SCRC and Regional Evaluation Group), based on the membership
document and following the procedure agreed by the Thirtieth SCRC.
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The SCRC will also be presented with a proposal for the functions of officers at the
73rd session of the Regional Committee (RC73).
In addition, the SCRC will be updated on the elective posts that the WHO European
Region is expected to fill in 2023.
18:30–21:00 Dinner hosted by the WHO Regional Director for Europe (location tbc)
Thursday, 8 June 2023
Open segment: this segment of the session is open to representatives from all Member States in the
Region. They are welcome to attend the meeting virtually.
09:00-09:05 Opening by the Chairperson
09:05–09:45 Activity report by the WHO Regional Director for Europe
The activity report will cover the period since the previous regular session of the
Thirtieth SCRC on 14–15 March 2023. The Regional Director will also provide an
update on measures to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation, abuse
and harassment.
09:45–10:15 Update on the health emergency response in the WHO European Region
The Regional Emergency Director will provide an update on the current health
emergencies in the Region and the response by WHO.
10:15–10:45 Discussion
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and make any comments on
the Regional Director’s and the Regional Emergency Director’s presentations.
10:45–11:15 Healthy break
11:15–12:30 RC73: provisional agenda and provisional annotated programme
The Regional Director will present an update of the RC73 programme, including on
the pre-conference that will be held on the day preceding the start of RC73.
The SCRC will be invited to take a decision on the format in which the Regional
Committee will be held. The Secretariat will provide more details on the registration
process, practical arrangements and logistic aspects, as well as on planned briefings
and side events. Based on the list of anticipated resolutions and decisions, the
Secretariat will set out its plans to consult with Member States in advance of RC73.
12:30–13:30 Lunch break
13:30–14:45 Technical items on the RC73 agenda
• WHO European framework for action on the health and care
workforce 2023–2030
• Roadmap on antimicrobial resistance for the WHO European
Region 2023–2030
• Health emergency preparedness, response and resilience in the WHO
European Region 2023–2030
• Action plan for refugee and migrant health in the WHO European
Region 2023–2030
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The Secretariat will present the related documents and plans for the session. SCRC
members and Member State representatives will be invited to provide feedback to
further refine these draft documents.
14:45–16:00 Governance items on the RC73 agenda
• Governance of the WHO Regional Office for Europe
− Topline Accountability Report
− Budget matters
− Business operations, human resources and asset management
− Leadership and partnerships
− Governance review
• Progress reports
• Nominations and elections
The Secretariat will present the related documents and plans for the session. SCRC
members and Member State representatives will be invited to provide feedback to
further refine these draft documents.
16:00–16:15 Healthy break
16:15–16:30 Address by a representative of the Staff Association of the European
Region of the World Health Organization
16:30–16:45 Regional implications of recent global governing bodies meetings
The link between the Executive Board and SCRC, as well as the WHO European
Coordinator will be invited to provide an update on the most recent global WHO
governing body meetings and related processes. The participants will be invited to
provide guidance and share any reflections on the alignment between the global and
regional agenda.
16:45–17:00 Other matters and closure of the session
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Thirtieth Standing Committee of
the Regional Committee for Europe
Fourth session
Copenhagen, Denmark, 7–8 June 2023
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Provisional agenda
1. Opening of the session and welcome by the Chairperson
2. Adoption of the provisional agenda and provisional programme
3. Activity report by the WHO Regional Director for Europe
4. Update on the health emergency response in the WHO European Region
5. Implementation of decision EUR/RCSS3(2)
6. Updates from the subgroups of the Thirtieth Standing Committee of the Regional Committee for
Europe (SCRC)
7. 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC73)
(a) Provisional agenda and provisional annotated programme
(b) Technical items on the RC73 agenda
(c) Governance items on the RC73 agenda
8. Address by a representative of the Staff Association of the European Region of the World
Health Organization
9. Regional implications of recent global governing bodies meetings
10. Other matters and closure of the session
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Teema: WHO/EURO Invitation to the fourth regular session 30th SCRC, 7–8
June 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark
Dear Sir or Madam, Please see the attached correspondence sent by the WHO
Regional Office for Europe. One or more attachments may be included.With
kind regards,The Regional Governance and Languages (RGL) Unit
Regional Governance and Languages Unit
Executive Directors DivisionWHO Regional Office for Europe Marmorvej 51,
DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, DenmarkT: +45 45 33 68 51
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Dear Sir or Madam,
Thirtieth Standing Committee of the Regional Committee for Europe,
fourth regular session, 7–8 June 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark (hybrid)
I am pleased to invite you to attend the fourth regular session of the Thirtieth Standing Committee of the
Regional Committee for Europe (SCRC), which is planned to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 7–8 June
2023.
In accordance with Rule 3 of the Rules of Procedure of the Standing Committee of the Regional Committee for
Europe, the second day of the meeting will be open to all Member States in the WHO European Region that are
not currently members of the SCRC to attend the session in an observer capacity.
For more details, I refer you to the enclosed provisional annotated programme and provisional agenda.
Only SCRC members are expected to travel to Copenhagen for this session; other Member State participants will
be connected through an interactive digital platform, which will allow them to take the floor during the session.
The Secretariat will share the connection details in due course.
Working languages for the current composition of the SCRC are English, French and Russian. Simultaneous
interpretation will be provided in these languages, as well as in German.
All meeting documents will be made available on the Regional Governance SharePoint site.
I would be grateful if you could confirm your attendance by 2 June 2023 by email to
[email protected].
I look forward to seeing you again.
Yours very truly,
Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge
Regional Director
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