WHO Europe chief: Bold prevention needed as UN draft falls short

EU PERSPECTIVES - Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for the vast majority of preventable deaths across Europe. Hans Kluge, regional director for WHO Europe, is urging leaders to translate evidence into action. On 25 September 2025, at the UN General Assembly is to set a new vision for the prevention and control of NCDs through a new political declaration. Read more

Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe / Photo: WHO