First coordinating meeting of WHO collaborating centres on TB, HIV, viral hepatitis and STI: Copenhagen, Denmark

Abstract

The first coordinating meeting of the WHO collaborating centres on TB, HIV, viral hepatitis and STI was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 11–12 November 2019, and included presentations and discussions. The overall objectives were to review the current activities of the participating WHO collaborating centres; discuss how to address challenges and the gaps in the implementation of global and regional strategies and Action Plans; and to discuss upcoming plans for collaborative activities for 2020–2022. Participants included representatives from WHO collaborating centres on TB, HIV, viral hepatitis and STI based in the European Region, representatives from WHO headquarters, WHO Regional Office for Europe and WHO country offices in Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia and the Russian Federation. Follow-up actions were agreed and drafted during the meeting.