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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ
WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION
ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ
Date: 10 October 2024
Professor Toomas Asser
Rector
University of Tartu
Ülikooli 18
50090 Tartu
Estonia
REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE
BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L’EUROPE
REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA
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Dear Professor Asser,
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the warm welcome from you and your team during
my recent visit to the University of Tartu and Tartu University Hospital. It was a privilege to engage
in thoughtful discussions on key health challenges and to learn more about the important work being
carried out by your medical faculty.
I was particularly interested in the wide range of research being undertaken, from antimicrobial
resistance and genetics to personalized medicine, health technology assessment and guideline
development. These areas are of significant relevance to the WHO Regional Office for Europe and
reflect the depth of expertise within your institution.
Our discussions on national health security, noncommunicable diseases, the challenges (and
opportunities) posed by a rapidly ageing population, mental health, and climate change were highly
valuable. I also appreciated the University’s commitment to addressing antimicrobial resistance, as
well as animal and environmental health.
Kristina Köhler, Head of the WHO Country Office in Estonia and a proud alumna of the University of
Tartu, will follow up on the outcomes of our meeting, including with the guidelines team, to explore
strengthened collaboration towards the designation of a WHO Collaborating Centre.
Thank you again for your hospitality and for the important contributions your University is making to
health research and education.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge
Regional Director
