Aligned with ongoing reforms in Czechia’s healthcare system, WHO through our Primary Health Care (PHC) Demonstrated Platform facilitated the sharing of best practices and PHC innovations with countries such as Spain, Austria and Estonia. WHO with Czech health policy leaders, initiated a review on multidisciplinary PHC centres to shape future policy and WHO stayed steadfast in supporting public health reform steps . as well as Czech leadership in Novel Medicines Platform. Healthcare workforce integration took centre stage, with WHO collaborating to support foreign professionals, including Ukrainian refugees. This included consultations, training sessions for 200 participants and a multilingual website that reached over 14,000 visitors. Strategic discussions began for a comprehensive national healthcare workforce strategy to address future needs. WHO’s vaccination campaigns reached over 400,000 individuals, enhanced . by improvements to the Central Vaccination Registry. Meanwhile, targeted efforts in mental health and psychosocial support benefitted 1,880 refugees, trained educators and healthcare workers and raised awareness among 625,000 individuals. Focused gender-based violence interventions empowered women, while infectious disease projects tested over 20,000 individuals and enhanced tuberculosis diagnostics. Emergency preparedness was boosted with capacity mapping and collaboration . on chemical, biological and radiological readiness. From supporting healthier lifestyles and primary prevention, through campaigns reaching millions, to reimagining public health education with Czech universities, WHO Czech Republic fostered innovation, resilience and inclusivity in 2024—building a healthier future for all.
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