The EUSBSR Annual Forum 2026 "RESILIENCE EDITION" will take place at Kultuurikatel in Tallinn, Estonia from May 11-13. With a breakout session “Caring for Those Who Care for Us: Resilience of the People Behind Health and Social Care“, Policy Area Health will take a stage on May 12. Health and social care services are the backbone of societal resilience. Every day, these professionals ensure continuity of care and often act as first responders during emergencies. Yet, this vital workforce is under growing strain. During the interactive session and debate, we will explore ways to support, strengthen, and sustain a workforce that can adapt in an increasingly volatile world.

The EPIC – ‘Effectively Prepared in Crisis’ project brought together new and longstanding colleagues at TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology. Periods of acute crisis and emergencies, place exceptional demands on organizations, the systems that support work and emplyees. Together we identified what organisational factors play a key role in supporting employees’ work ability before, during and after crisis. This workshop kicks off a series of sessions using expert input and group exercises. Insights gathered will guide future EPIC activities and work within the OSH Expert Group and NDPHS.

In January, the “Solutions for Age-Friendly Employer” (SAFE) project held a comprehensive training program in Estonia. The event brought together representatives from eleven organisations involved in the SAFE piloting process, including hospitals, care homes, and providers of rehabilitation, long-term care, and social services. The training marked an important step in supporting participating institutions as they implement and test the project’s solutions in practice.

Held in December, 2025 at the NDPHS Secretariat, the event marked the beginning of an effort to address growing mental health challenges through non-medical, culture-based interventions. The launch comes at a critical time. Public health systems are under increasing strain, and while arts-based interventions are recognized as effective for managing mild to moderate mental health issues, many countries lack systematic integration of these approaches into their public health systems. The ArtWell Net partnership aims to close this gap.

NDPHS Sekretariaat soovib täpsustada hiljutistes meediakajastustes esitatud väiteid seoses Eesti otsusega lahkuda Põhjamõõtme tervishoiu ja sotsiaalse heaolu partnerluse (NDPHS) sekretariaadi kokkuleppest. Alljärgnev avaldus parandab faktivead ning annab vajalikku konteksti organisatsiooni tegevuse, väärtuste ja rolli kohta.

To address the recent media reports regarding Estonia’s withdrawal from the NDPHS Secretariat, the following statement corrects some facts and provides essential context on the organization’s current operations and its value to the region. We fully share the position of condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The NDPHS terminated all cooperation with Russia in early 2022 and has focused its activities on solidarity and support for Ukraine. Our strategic goal is to preserve and value a functional Nordic-Baltic Sea partnership built on inclusiveness, equality, trust, and shared agenda-setting.

The 17th Partnership Annual Conference was held on 14 November 2025 at the National Library of Lithuania in Vilnius. The event gathered high-level policy makers from the Partner Countries and Partner Organisations, as well as leaders of the NDPHS Expert Groups. As Lithuania handed over the NDPHS Chairship to Norway, the meeting highlighted the Partnership's progress, introduced new initiatives, and outlined a forward-looking path.