Country Health Policies and Systems
The Division of Country Health Policies and Systems (CPS) works on a range of issues related to public health systems and how these intersect with health policies in the WHO European Region.
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1 October 2025
Can people avoid the avoidable co-payments caused by reference pricing for outpatient medicines?
Reference pricing is a coverage (reimbursement) policy used in many health systems primarily to limit public spending on outpatient medicines but also...
17 September 2025
Health workforce migration in the WHO European Region: country case studies from Albania, Armenia, Georgia,...
Health workforce migration is rapidly reshaping health systems across the WHO European Region. While it can strengthen health systems in receiving countries,...
Evidence-informed policy-making (EIP) provides a robust evidence base to underpin decisions, leading to better health outcomes. A supportive...
20 March 2025
Health data governance in the age of artificial intelligence: policy imperatives for the WHO European...
Effective health data governance is essential for creating trusted, digitally enabled health systems that deliver high-quality, equitable care to populations....
