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Regional Committee
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The WHO Regional Committee for Europe is WHO's decision-making body in the European Region.
It comprises representatives of each Member State in the Region, and meets in October each year.
At these annual sessions, Member States:
- formulate regional policies;
- supervise WHO/Europe's activities;
- comment on the regional component of WHO's proposed programme budget;
- every five years, nominate the Regional Director for Europe and transmit their decision to the WHO Executive Board for endorsement.

28–30 October 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark

29–31 October 2024, Copenhagen, Denmark

24–26 October 2023, Astana, Kazakhstan

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