From 29–30 January, WHO/Europe will host a two-day capacity-building workshop under the EU-funded Technical Support Instrument (TSI) 2025 flagship project, “EU Health Hub – Investing in Resilient Health Systems.” The initiative supports countries in strategically strengthening their health systems using European funding, with financial backing from the EU’s Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX), a key instrument for institutional capacity-building. The TSI project is a two-year partnership between WHO/Europe and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support (SG-REFORM), supporting five countries across three thematic clusters.
The first day of the workshop will focus on European support for health systems, launching a series of horizontal activities within the Italy-Spain cluster of the project. Participants will learn about European Commission support for health systems, practical applications of EU funding, and experiences from Austria, Belgium, and Slovenia. The session aims to foster peer learning and collaboration among stakeholders from Italy and Spain as they explore how EU funds can support their health system reforms.
On the second day, parallel sessions will be held for Spanish and Italian stakeholders. These sessions are designed to share best practices and lessons on combining EU and national funding to address country-specific health system needs. The workshop format balances research evidence and previous TSI project experiences in morning sessions with interactive afternoon discussions, allowing participants to explore practical solutions, exchange initiatives, and address challenges in applying funding effectively.
The EU-funded TSI project seeks to strengthen health systems in the EU by promoting innovative, evidence-based reforms in critical technical areas. Italy and Spain, under Cluster 1, are focusing on strengthening the health and care workforce. Cluster 2, covering Germany and Sweden, explores the role of hospitals in preventive healthcare delivery, while Cluster 3 in Malta emphasizes accessible, high-quality, person-centered long-term care for older adults. The workshop reflects the EU and WHO’s ongoing partnership in supporting resilient, adaptive, and inclusive health systems across Europe.
