Health Workforce and Service Delivery
The Health Workforce and Service Delivery (HWD) team manages a wide portfolio, including programmes on human resources for health, nursing and midwifery, hospitals, rehabilitation, disabilities and assistive technologies. It achieves this working with the most up-to-date data, evidence and research.
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Publications

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Mentorship course for early-career nurses: module 4. transitioning into the new role
16 September 2026

Mentorship course for early-career nurses: module 4. transitioning into the new role

This publication is part of a structured mentorship toolkit developed under the WHO Regional Office for Europe’s EU4Health-funded Nursing Action...

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Mentorship course for nurse mentors: module 2. introduction to mentorship
16 September 2026

Mentorship course for nurse mentors: module 2. introduction to mentorship

This publication is part of a structured mentorship toolkit developed under the WHO Regional Office for Europe’s EU4Health-funded Nursing Action...

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Mentorship course for early-career nurses: module 5. ongoing communication and professional development
16 September 2026

Mentorship course for early-career nurses: module 5. ongoing communication and professional development

This publication is part of a structured mentorship toolkit developed under the WHO Regional Office for Europe’s EU4Health-funded Nursing Action...

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Our work

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Improving workforce planning and service delivery through better data and evidence

Partnering with the EU to strengthen health systems through innovative, evidence-based reforms

Partnering with the EU to support nurses in the European Union (Nursing Action)

Partnering with the EU to support health resilience in the Eastern Partnership countries

News

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2 July 2026
News release

WHO releases new guidance on the repair, refurbishment and recycling of assistive technology
9 June 2026
News release

European Region’s smallest countries lead with commitment to stronger, more sustainable health workforce
6 May 2026
News release

Ireland strengthens equitable access to assistive technology, new WHO assessment shows
28 April 2026
News release

WHO and partners launch Ukraine campaign to spotlight healing power of arts