Improving the health of people living in prisons in the WHO European Region: the work of the Health in Prisons Programme of the WHO Regional Office for Europe, 2022–2023

Overview

This document presents the Action Plan of the WHO Regional Office for Europe Health In Prisons Programme (‎HIPP)‎, adopted in 2022 for the period of 2022-2025, with the ultimate aim to improve the health of people deprived of liberty in the WHO European Region, contributing to a healthier and more humane environment within correctional facilities and impacting society at large. The Action Plan is organized according to five strategic goals, and a review of progress made until June 2023 is summarized, whilst also identifying priorities for action in the future.