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The WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge met with the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, who thanked WHO for its support during the war. Among the many items discussed, First Lady Zelenska highlighted the national programme she leads that provides psychological support to victims of war in Ukraine. She asked WHO to provide its expert assistance to the programme. For more information, click here and here.
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During his visit to Ukraine on 15–19 May, Dr Kluge met with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Minister of Health Viktor Liashko, top government officials, and civil society organizations. For more information, click here.
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Accompanied by the Special Advisor to the Regional Director, Professor Michel Kazatchkine, Regional Emergency Director Dr Gerald Rockenschaub, Unit Head of Health Financing at WHO Headquarters Joe Kutzin, WHO Representative in Ukraine Dr Jarno Habicht, and Incident Manager Dr Dorit Nitzan, the Regional Director visited areas affected by the war and assessed the local communities’ immediate needs. While attending a nursing event, he commended the determination and resilience of the health workers at the various sites and extended his full support. For more details, view the video in English and Ukrainian.