WHO EMRO | UN partners unite for a healthier Eastern Mediterranean | News
15 January 2025, Cairo, Egypt – The Regional Health Alliance (RHA) Strategic Dialogue, Towards One Regional WHO-UN Health Agenda in…
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WHO EMRO | Regional Director opening remarks at the emergencies press briefing | News
29 January 2025 Good afternoon to all journalists and media representatives, and thank you for your continued efforts to shed…
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WHO EMRO | WHO calls for global action on World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2025: Unite. Act. Eliminate. | News
Cairo, Egypt, 29 January 2025 – On the occasion of World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day 2025, the World Health…
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WHO EMRO | Presidential Initiative on Women’s Health hosts high-level dialogue to advance equity and innovation in women’s cancer care in collaboration with WHO | News
23 January 2025, Cairo, Egypt – Under the auspices of H.E. Dr Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…
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WHO EMRO | The ceasefire in Gaza brings hope, but immense challenges lie ahead to restore the health system | News
19 January 2025, Jerusalem, Cairo, Geneva – The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the Gaza ceasefire, hostage and prisoner release deal,…
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WHO EMRO | Regional Health Alliance strategic dialogue: towards a unified regional WHO–UN health agenda in 2025 | News
On 15 January 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, under the leadership of Regional…
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WHO EMRO | Kamal Adwan Hospital out of service following a raid yesterday and repeated attacks since October | News
28 December 2024 – WHO is appalled by yesterday’s raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital, which put the last major health…
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WHO EMRO | Yemen reports the highest burden of cholera globally | News
23 December 2024, Aden, Yemen – Yemen bears the highest burden of cholera globally. The country has experienced persistent cholera…
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WHO EMRO | Lebanon: soaring needs for trauma treatment and rehabilitation | News
Thousands of civilians require reconstructive surgeries and physical rehabilitation. All but one hospital are gradually reopening, while most are not…
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WHO EMRO | WHO’s Region of the Americas and Eastern Mediterranean Region sign an agreement to enhance access to medicines | News
17 December 2024, Cairo, Egypt – In a significant step towards improving access to essential medicines, the Pan American Health…
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WHO EMRO | International Migrants Day 2024: building a healthier future for all | News
Wednesday, 18 December 2024 – The theme of this year’s International Migrants Day – Honouring the Contributions of Migrants and…
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WHO EMRO | Universal Health Coverage Day 2024: WHO urges governments to prioritize financial protection for health | News
12 December 2024, Cairo, Egypt — Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is celebrated annually on 12 December. This year’s theme,…
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WHO EMRO | Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal special edition: How taxes on tobacco, nicotine and sugar sweetened beverages help save lives | News
5 December 2024 – The Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal (EMJH) has published a special edition examining the role of taxation in…
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WHO EMRO | Regional press briefing on health emergencies | News
4 December 2024 Good afternoon, everyone, and greetings from Cairo. As we hold our final press briefing of the year,…
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WHO EMRO | WHO report highlights major returns on investment in protecting women against cancers | News
2 December 2024, Cairo, Egypt – The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new report that highlights how, if…
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WHO EMRO | WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region visits Djibouti | News
Djibouti is making strides despite the odds. During my visit to the country on 30 – 31 October 2024 I…
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