Meeting of Minds on Quality of Care – WHO

The “Meeting of Minds on Quality of Care Sure” conference aimed at enhancing the quality of care and patient safety across the WHO European Region, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery process. The conference involved the WHO/Europe and the Government of Greece, with participation from ministers, experts, policymakers, health professionals, and civil society organizations. The conference targeted the WHO European Region, focusing on quality health services during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It aimed to support the most vulnerable communities and individuals. During the conference, policymakers agreed on the development of new tools for high-quality health services, the establishment of collaboration agreements to support quality services in Greece, and on improving mental health services for children and adolescents. The conference emphasized investment in health as a catalyst for economic growth and social equity. Guided by the WHO's European Programme of Work, 2020–2025 – “United Action for Better Health in Europe”, the WHO Athens Quality of Care Office will spearhead this initiative throughout the European Region. The conference was hosted in Greece in December 2021. The collaboration agreements, among which there is a “Compendium of applied good practices on quality of care”, were set to begin in 2022.