From early years to adolescence, every child deserves a healthy start. 🩵 With the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the region has now adopted our shared roadmap to protect, children and young people’s health. A critical step for a healthier generation.
🎉A #healthy start for a #healthy life 💙🎉 🌍Today all 53 countries in the WHO European Region have adopted a bold new strategy for #child and #adolescent health and well-being! This is a shared commitment to give every young person in Europe and Central Asia the best possible start in life. Developed jointly by WHO/Europe and UNICEF, the strategy sets out a vision for a Region where every child and adolescent can grow, learn and thrive—physically, mentally and socially. It calls for stronger, more equitable health systems and policies that support children and families from the very beginning, with a focus on: 👶 Early childhood development 🧠 Mental health and emotional well-being 🩺Quality primary health care 🏫 Health-promoting schools 🌍 Safe physical, social and digital environments 🎯 Youth participation and empowerment Read more about the strategy 👉 https://bit.ly/3JwgNdL #RC75CPH #EPW2