World Health Organization Country Office in Poland

27/11/2025

“Tuberculosis? That’s not my problem.”

This is one of the most dangerous myths. Many people believe TB only affects those living in poverty or far away in less developed countries. The truth? Tuberculosis can affect anyone who breathes —young or old, rich or poor, urban or rural. It’s not about lifestyle, income, or nationality—it’s about awareness.

TB spreads through the air when someone with active TB coughs or sneezes. Symptoms often start small: a cough that lasts more than 2 weeks, fever, night sweats, fatigue, weight loss. Ignoring these signs can lead to serious illness.

The good news? TB is preventable and curable. Treatment is free in Poland and effective—but only if you act early.

If you have symptoms, don’t wait. Go to the doctor and ask about TB. Protect yourself and those around you.

Let’s break the stigma. TB is not a disease of the past—it’s a present challenge we can overcome together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wc7TYozaRw
Nino Berdzuli

24/11/2025

How do we build trust in conversations about immunization? 👩‍⚕️

World Health Organization Country Office in Poland trainings on:
“Communicating About Vaccination with Caregivers and Patients”
go beyond knowledge – through real-life scenarios nurses, midwives, and physicians on the front lines explore the roots of vaccine hesitancy, and learn how to respond with empathy, openness, and clarity.

We work with chambers for medical doctors and nurses to empower health care workers to address vaccine hesitancy, enhance confidence in advocating for vaccines and strengthening public trust in vaccination.

13/11/2025

12/11/2025

https://politykazdrowotna.com/artykul/dr-nino-berdzuli-w-rozmowie-n2173946

Z najnowszego raportu WHO Europe wynika, że co trzeci lekarz i pielęgniarka w Polsce doświadcza objawów depresji lub lęku. Dr Nino Berdzuli, dyrektor Biura

05/11/2025

We are thrilled to kick off the Subregional Meeting of National Focal Points (NFP) for the International Health Regulations (IHR) in Warsaw!

This two-day event, hosted by Narodowy Instytut Zdrowia Publicznego PZH - PIB and World Health Organization Country Office in Poland, brings together representatives from 5 countries:🇫🇮 🇪🇪 🇱🇹 🇵🇱 🇱🇻

We’re not just talking theory; we’re focusing on practical cooperation: the meeting culminates with a field visit to Warsaw Chopin Airport to observe how Point of Entry (PoE) activities link with NFP functions in the real world.

We build stronger health security together!

More info:
https://www.who.int/europe/news-room/events/item/2025/11/03/default-calendar/subregional-meeting-of-national-focal-points-for-the-international-health-regulations

WHO Regional Office for Europe Ministerstwo Zdrowia

04/11/2025

We are honored to welcome Her Excellency Ambassador Beata Stoczyńska, Executive Director of Asia-Europe Foundation - ASEF, at our office in Warsaw today.

This visit marks a partnership and our shared commitment to improving health outcomes of Ukrainian refugees and communities hosting them.

Thanks to ASEF contribution, World Health Organization Country Office in Poland is:

✅ Procuring tuberculosis drugs and diagnostics to fight drug-resistant tuberculosis strains
✅ Expanding HIV/hepatitis B&C/STI testing and screening networks
✅🔬 Upgrading Lab capacities - tuberculosis diagnostics, and molecular testing
✅ 🩺 Training 240+ Polish health professionals in drug-resistent tuberculosis management, infection control
✅ Conducting tuberculosis information and education campaign to raise symptoms awareness, early medical consultation, reduce stigma and discrimination. For campaign details: https://www.who.int/poland/events/item/2025/09/26/default-calendar/just-a-cough--or-a-symptom-of-tuberculosis----who-launches-awareness-campaign
✅ 💉 Building vaccine trust campaign - countering vaccine hesitancy with community outreach, multilingual materials, and GP training — boosting measles & other vaccine-preventable disease vaccination coverage in high-risk areas.

Together, we are building healthier future. We are deeply grateful to Asia-Europe Foundation - ASEF and the people of Japan🇯🇵 for their unwavering commitment to addressing health needs of Ukrainian refugees and enhancing public health in Poland.

Nino Berdzuli Ministerstwo Zdrowia WHO Regional Office for Europe Embassy of Japan in Poland

03/11/2025

💨 COUGH, COUGH! 💨

Did that get your attention? It should - especially if the cough lasts more than 2 weeks.

🌍 In late September, we launched the national campaign:
💡 “Just a cough or a symptom of tuberculosis? Find out!”


Developed for World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the Polskie Towarzystwo Chorób Płuc, the campaign raises awareness of tuberculosis (TB: its early symptoms, how it spreads, and how timely diagnosis can save lives.


🤧 TB still affects around 5,000 people annually in Poland.
😮‍💨 Its early symptoms often resemble a cold.
🌬️ It spreads through the air — anyone can be at risk.
Tuberculosis can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or background.
That’s why our campaign speaks to everyone living in Poland, including communities affected by migration.


📢 Since the launch, the campaign has already made a strong impact:
✅ A national press conference bringing together experts, media, and public health advocates.
✅ Two expert interviews with Dr. Ivanna Mazur, sharing practical insights on prevention and awareness.
✅ A nationwide press release that has already resulted in over 550 media publications.
With this campaign, we aim to change perception, increase awareness, and promote early action — because TB is preventable, treatable, and curable.

This activity was implemented within the framework of the project 'WHO Emergency Response for COVID-19, Vaccine-preventable and Other Infectious Diseases in Ukraine and Refugee-Hosting Countries' – Phase III.

WHO Regional Office for Europe Nino Berdzuli

Is it just a cough - or could it be something more serious?In 2025, WHO Poland and the Polish Respiratory Society teamed up to raise awareness about tubercul...

30/10/2025

This week, the World Health Organization Country Office in Poland participated in the 2025 All Members Meeting of the Główny Urząd Statystyczny (Statistics Poland) in Warsaw.

What began in 2022 as an emergency health response to meet the needs of refugees from Ukraine has evolved into a long-term national initiative—embedding refugee health and equity data within Poland’s official statistical system.

The joint WHO–GUS partnership🤝, showcased through the Health of Refugees in Poland Dashboard, attracted strong interest from national statistical offices, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, World Bank, and international organizations worldwide. The project demonstrates how integrated data systems, mobile network operator analytics, and continuous surveys can transform crisis-driven data into a sustainable foundation for inclusive, evidence-based policymaking.

👏 Warm thanks to the EGRISS Secretariat, UNHCR, WorldBank, the JDC, and all partners committed to ensuring that everyone counts—and is counted.

Nino Berdzuli