Report of the Regional Director - The work of WHO/Europe in 2019–2020

The report presents highlights of some of the activities under each of the three pillars of the GPW 13 triple billion targets: health emergencies, universal health coverage (UHC), and health and well-being. Reflecting on the challenges and opportunities arising from the COVID-19 crisis, we draw three key lessons: the importance of solidarity; the need for health system preparedness; and the interdependence between health and the economy. This is followed by a description of WHO/Europe’s efforts to become more fit for purpose in line with the fourth, supporting pillar of GPW 13.