WHO European Region adopts a healthy-ageing strategy for 2026–2030
WHO says its European Region’s 53 Member States unanimously adopted a healthy-ageing strategy on October 29 in Copenhagen.
What the record says
The strategy addresses prevention across the life course, health and long-term care, age-friendly environments, and ageism. WHO/Europe describes work on leadership, data, innovation and technical cooperation to support implementation, including country profiles and a regional dashboard.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Read WHO’s announcement and linked strategy for its scope and planned implementation work.
Limits and what is not established
Adopting a regional strategy does not establish that national services have changed or that health outcomes have already improved. The 53-state WHO European Region is not the same as the European Union.
Sources checked October 29, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe: original information