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  • Afghanistan (1002)
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  • Bahrain (191)
    The World Health Organization (WHO) officially opened a country office in Bahrain. Located in the capital city of Manama, the new office is the 20th WHO country office to open in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region, and the 152nd WHO country office globally. The office will enable WHO to work on the ground with national health authorities, United Nations partners and a range of stakeholders in all sectors to foster public health collaboration at the national, regional and international levels. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General is inaugurating the office.The World Health Organization (WHO) officially opened a country office in Bahrain. Located in the capital city of Manama, the new office is the 20th WHO country office to open in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region, and the 152nd WHO country office globally. The office will enable WHO to work on the ground with national health authorities, United Nations partners and a range of stakeholders in all sectors to foster public health collaboration at the national, regional and international levels. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General is inaugurating the office.The World Health Organization (WHO) officially opened a country office in Bahrain. Located in the capital city of Manama, the new office is the 20th WHO country office to open in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region, and the 152nd WHO country office globally. The office will enable WHO to work on the ground with national health authorities, United Nations partners and a range of stakeholders in all sectors to foster public health collaboration at the national, regional and international levels. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General is inaugurating the office.
  • Djibouti (176)
    pictured here: WHO Regional Director, Dr Hanan Balkhy during her visit to Markazi Refugee Camp and IOM Migrants Camp in Obock Region, Djibouti. WHO Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy visited Djibouti to see the health situation firsthand and reiterate WHO’s commitment to work with Djibouti Ministry of Health and partners to strengthen health systems and advance equity for all. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.pictured here: WHO Regional Director, Dr Hanan Balkhy during her visit to Markazi Refugee Camp and IOM Migrants Camp in Obock Region, Djibouti. WHO Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy visited Djibouti to see the health situation firsthand and reiterate WHO’s commitment to work with Djibouti Ministry of Health and partners to strengthen health systems and advance equity for all. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.pictured here: WHO Regional Director, Dr Hanan Balkhy during her visit to Markazi Refugee Camp and IOM Migrants Camp in Obock Region, Djibouti. WHO Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy visited Djibouti to see the health situation firsthand and reiterate WHO’s commitment to work with Djibouti Ministry of Health and partners to strengthen health systems and advance equity for all. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Egypt (254)
    The German Ambassador to Egypt Frank Hartmann handed over a donation of 7 million masks to WHO, which were received by the WHO Representative to Egypt Dr Naeema Al Gasseer at the premises of the German Embassy in Egypt. The masks were donated by the German Federal Ministry of Health from its own stocks and will be distributed to medical facilities all over Egypt to help protect health care workers. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken. Read more: http://www.emro.who.int/egy/egypt-news/germany-donates-7-million-masks-to-who-to-help-protect-egyptian-health-care-professionals.htmlThe German Ambassador to Egypt Frank Hartmann handed over a donation of 7 million masks to WHO, which were received by the WHO Representative to Egypt Dr Naeema Al Gasseer at the premises of the German Embassy in Egypt. The masks were donated by the German Federal Ministry of Health from its own stocks and will be distributed to medical facilities all over Egypt to help protect health care workers. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken. Read more: http://www.emro.who.int/egy/egypt-news/germany-donates-7-million-masks-to-who-to-help-protect-egyptian-health-care-professionals.htmlThe German Ambassador to Egypt Frank Hartmann handed over a donation of 7 million masks to WHO, which were received by the WHO Representative to Egypt Dr Naeema Al Gasseer at the premises of the German Embassy in Egypt. The masks were donated by the German Federal Ministry of Health from its own stocks and will be distributed to medical facilities all over Egypt to help protect health care workers. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken. Read more: http://www.emro.who.int/egy/egypt-news/germany-donates-7-million-masks-to-who-to-help-protect-egyptian-health-care-professionals.html
  • Islamic Republic of Iran (975)
    Inauguration of the 66th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean in Tehran in the presence of HE Dr Hassan Rouhani, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean and HE Dr Saeed Namaki, the Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education. The Regional Committee is being attended by ministers and high-level officials from countries of the Region and representatives of international, regional and national organizations. The theme of this year’s session is “Working together for greater impact in countries”. Read more : http://www.emro.who.int/media/news/the-66th-session-of-the-who-regional-committee-for-the-eastern-mediterranean-opens-in-tehran.htmlInauguration of the 66th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean in Tehran in the presence of HE Dr Hassan Rouhani, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean and HE Dr Saeed Namaki, the Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education. The Regional Committee is being attended by ministers and high-level officials from countries of the Region and representatives of international, regional and national organizations. The theme of this year’s session is “Working together for greater impact in countries”. Read more : http://www.emro.who.int/media/news/the-66th-session-of-the-who-regional-committee-for-the-eastern-mediterranean-opens-in-tehran.htmlInauguration of the 66th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean in Tehran in the presence of HE Dr Hassan Rouhani, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean and HE Dr Saeed Namaki, the Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education. The Regional Committee is being attended by ministers and high-level officials from countries of the Region and representatives of international, regional and national organizations. The theme of this year’s session is “Working together for greater impact in countries”. Read more : http://www.emro.who.int/media/news/the-66th-session-of-the-who-regional-committee-for-the-eastern-mediterranean-opens-in-tehran.html
  • Iraq (429)
    Amid a global shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, Iraq has received 336 000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine through the COVAX Facility, a partnership co-led by Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi - the Vaccine Alliance, and the World Health Organization, alongside key delivery partner UNICEF. The AstraZeneca vaccines manufactured by SK-Bio Institute of South Korea arrived on Thursday 25 March 2021 and were received at Baghdad International Airport by the Minister of Health, Iraq, His Excellency Dr Hassam Mohammed Al-Tamimi, accompanied by representatives of the Ministry of Health, WHO, and UNICEF. This is a historic step towards the global goal of ensuring equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide and is part of the first allocation of vaccines to Iraq. Further consignments of 1.1 million COVAX vaccine doses are planned for Iraq in the coming weeks and will continue in order to cover 20% of the population before the end of 2021.Amid a global shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, Iraq has received 336 000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine through the COVAX Facility, a partnership co-led by Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi - the Vaccine Alliance, and the World Health Organization, alongside key delivery partner UNICEF. The AstraZeneca vaccines manufactured by SK-Bio Institute of South Korea arrived on Thursday 25 March 2021 and were received at Baghdad International Airport by the Minister of Health, Iraq, His Excellency Dr Hassam Mohammed Al-Tamimi, accompanied by representatives of the Ministry of Health, WHO, and UNICEF. This is a historic step towards the global goal of ensuring equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide and is part of the first allocation of vaccines to Iraq. Further consignments of 1.1 million COVAX vaccine doses are planned for Iraq in the coming weeks and will continue in order to cover 20% of the population before the end of 2021.Amid a global shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, Iraq has received 336 000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine through the COVAX Facility, a partnership co-led by Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi - the Vaccine Alliance, and the World Health Organization, alongside key delivery partner UNICEF. The AstraZeneca vaccines manufactured by SK-Bio Institute of South Korea arrived on Thursday 25 March 2021 and were received at Baghdad International Airport by the Minister of Health, Iraq, His Excellency Dr Hassam Mohammed Al-Tamimi, accompanied by representatives of the Ministry of Health, WHO, and UNICEF. This is a historic step towards the global goal of ensuring equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide and is part of the first allocation of vaccines to Iraq. Further consignments of 1.1 million COVAX vaccine doses are planned for Iraq in the coming weeks and will continue in order to cover 20% of the population before the end of 2021.
  • Jordan (608)
    As part of the Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health the secretariat visited Zaatari Refugee Camp in Northern Jordan. Dr Jamela Al-Raiby, WHO Representative to Jordan. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.As part of the Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health the secretariat visited Zaatari Refugee Camp in Northern Jordan. Dr Jamela Al-Raiby, WHO Representative to Jordan. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.As part of the Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health the secretariat visited Zaatari Refugee Camp in Northern Jordan. Dr Jamela Al-Raiby, WHO Representative to Jordan. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Kuwait (131)
    The World Health Organization (WHO) opened a country office in Kuwait in a move set to strengthen its presence and cooperation with the Government to advance the health and well-being of the country’s population. The newly established office will enable WHO to work on the ground with national health authorities, United Nations partners and a range of stakeholders in all sectors to foster public health collaboration at the national, regional and international levels. Dr Tareq ElSheikh (right), United Nations Resident Coordinator and Designated Official. Dr Assad Hafeez (2nd from right), WHO Representative in Kuwait. Dr Bassel Humoud Hamad Al-Sabah (center), Minister of Health of Kuwait. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.The World Health Organization (WHO) opened a country office in Kuwait in a move set to strengthen its presence and cooperation with the Government to advance the health and well-being of the country’s population. The newly established office will enable WHO to work on the ground with national health authorities, United Nations partners and a range of stakeholders in all sectors to foster public health collaboration at the national, regional and international levels. Dr Tareq ElSheikh (right), United Nations Resident Coordinator and Designated Official. Dr Assad Hafeez (2nd from right), WHO Representative in Kuwait. Dr Bassel Humoud Hamad Al-Sabah (center), Minister of Health of Kuwait. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.The World Health Organization (WHO) opened a country office in Kuwait in a move set to strengthen its presence and cooperation with the Government to advance the health and well-being of the country’s population. The newly established office will enable WHO to work on the ground with national health authorities, United Nations partners and a range of stakeholders in all sectors to foster public health collaboration at the national, regional and international levels. Dr Tareq ElSheikh (right), United Nations Resident Coordinator and Designated Official. Dr Assad Hafeez (2nd from right), WHO Representative in Kuwait. Dr Bassel Humoud Hamad Al-Sabah (center), Minister of Health of Kuwait. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Lebanon (748)
    WHO Lebanon representative Dr Abdinasir Abubakar talking to a beneficiary at the Amel Association primary healthcare center in Tyre Lebanon. Dr Abdinasir Abubakar visited the healthcare center to assess the health services and urgent needs.  WHO Lebanon representative Dr Abdinasir Abubakar talking to a beneficiary at the Amel Association primary healthcare center in Tyre Lebanon. Dr Abdinasir Abubakar visited the healthcare center to assess the health services and urgent needs.  WHO Lebanon representative Dr Abdinasir Abubakar talking to a beneficiary at the Amel Association primary healthcare center in Tyre Lebanon. Dr Abdinasir Abubakar visited the healthcare center to assess the health services and urgent needs.  
  • Libya (189)
    The first ever e-learning project in Arabic promoted by the Vatican's Bambino Gesù Paediatric Hospital in partnership with the World Health Organisation was illustrated to the public. The initiative was presented by Bambino Gesù President, Mariella Enoc, and by the Director of the WHO Libya Office, Elizabeth Hoff, during an event at the Hospital on the Janiculum Hill. Mariella Enoc (left) and Elizabeth Hoff sign the partnership agreement.The first ever e-learning project in Arabic promoted by the Vatican's Bambino Gesù Paediatric Hospital in partnership with the World Health Organisation was illustrated to the public. The initiative was presented by Bambino Gesù President, Mariella Enoc, and by the Director of the WHO Libya Office, Elizabeth Hoff, during an event at the Hospital on the Janiculum Hill. Mariella Enoc (left) and Elizabeth Hoff sign the partnership agreement.The first ever e-learning project in Arabic promoted by the Vatican's Bambino Gesù Paediatric Hospital in partnership with the World Health Organisation was illustrated to the public. The initiative was presented by Bambino Gesù President, Mariella Enoc, and by the Director of the WHO Libya Office, Elizabeth Hoff, during an event at the Hospital on the Janiculum Hill. Mariella Enoc (left) and Elizabeth Hoff sign the partnership agreement.
  • Morocco (362)
    Signature of a memorandum of understanding MoU between the World Health Organization Morocco and the National League against diabetes. From left to right : Pr Jamal Belkhadir, President of the National League against diabetes /Dr Maryam Bigdeli, WHO Representative in Morocco. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Signature of a memorandum of understanding MoU between the World Health Organization Morocco and the National League against diabetes. From left to right : Pr Jamal Belkhadir, President of the National League against diabetes /Dr Maryam Bigdeli, WHO Representative in Morocco. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Signature of a memorandum of understanding MoU between the World Health Organization Morocco and the National League against diabetes. From left to right : Pr Jamal Belkhadir, President of the National League against diabetes /Dr Maryam Bigdeli, WHO Representative in Morocco. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Palestine (3172)
    Palestinian National Institute of Public Health, a WHO project funded by the Government of Norway, produces evidence for informed health policy decisions and works to strengthen data collection, including through e-registries.Palestinian National Institute of Public Health, a WHO project funded by the Government of Norway, produces evidence for informed health policy decisions and works to strengthen data collection, including through e-registries.Palestinian National Institute of Public Health, a WHO project funded by the Government of Norway, produces evidence for informed health policy decisions and works to strengthen data collection, including through e-registries.
  • Oman (280)
    Dr Tedros Adhanom, Director General of the World Health Organization accompanied by Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari (right), Regional Director for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region arrive in Oman for an official visit to hold a meeting with His Excellency Dr Ahmed bin Muhammad Al-Saidi, Minister of Health and a number of Ministry officials. Dr Adhanom signing the WHO's values charter in Oman country office. Dr Jean Jabbour (center), WHO Representative to Oman. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Dr Tedros Adhanom, Director General of the World Health Organization accompanied by Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari (right), Regional Director for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region arrive in Oman for an official visit to hold a meeting with His Excellency Dr Ahmed bin Muhammad Al-Saidi, Minister of Health and a number of Ministry officials. Dr Adhanom signing the WHO's values charter in Oman country office. Dr Jean Jabbour (center), WHO Representative to Oman. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Dr Tedros Adhanom, Director General of the World Health Organization accompanied by Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari (right), Regional Director for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region arrive in Oman for an official visit to hold a meeting with His Excellency Dr Ahmed bin Muhammad Al-Saidi, Minister of Health and a number of Ministry officials. Dr Adhanom signing the WHO's values charter in Oman country office. Dr Jean Jabbour (center), WHO Representative to Oman. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Pakistan (793)
    WHO's Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Hanan Balkhy, has concluded her inaugural visit to Pakistan. The comprehensive five-day mission spanned Islamabad, Peshawar and Lahore, and included high-level meetings with government officials, visits to WHO-supported health facilities, and participation in the subnational polio vaccination campaign.  Dr Balkhy visited the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Islamabad, where she learned how WHO-accredited labs for poliovirus and rotavirus and a subregional lab for measles and rubella support disease surveillance in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Her discussion with Dr Muhammad Salman, CEO of NIH, highlighted the critical importance of antimicrobial resistance. https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-regional-director-dr-hanan-balkhy-concludes-her-first-visit-to-pakistan.html - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.WHO's Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Hanan Balkhy, has concluded her inaugural visit to Pakistan. The comprehensive five-day mission spanned Islamabad, Peshawar and Lahore, and included high-level meetings with government officials, visits to WHO-supported health facilities, and participation in the subnational polio vaccination campaign.  Dr Balkhy visited the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Islamabad, where she learned how WHO-accredited labs for poliovirus and rotavirus and a subregional lab for measles and rubella support disease surveillance in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Her discussion with Dr Muhammad Salman, CEO of NIH, highlighted the critical importance of antimicrobial resistance. https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-regional-director-dr-hanan-balkhy-concludes-her-first-visit-to-pakistan.html - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.WHO's Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Hanan Balkhy, has concluded her inaugural visit to Pakistan. The comprehensive five-day mission spanned Islamabad, Peshawar and Lahore, and included high-level meetings with government officials, visits to WHO-supported health facilities, and participation in the subnational polio vaccination campaign.  Dr Balkhy visited the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Islamabad, where she learned how WHO-accredited labs for poliovirus and rotavirus and a subregional lab for measles and rubella support disease surveillance in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Her discussion with Dr Muhammad Salman, CEO of NIH, highlighted the critical importance of antimicrobial resistance. https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-regional-director-dr-hanan-balkhy-concludes-her-first-visit-to-pakistan.html - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Qatar (1274)
    The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) , an initiative of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), hosted its seventh edition of WISH Summit in Doha on 13 and 14 November 2024. Over two days, more than 3,000 health policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and practitioners will convene at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) to look for innovative solutions to some of the world’s most significant health challenges.   - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) , an initiative of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), hosted its seventh edition of WISH Summit in Doha on 13 and 14 November 2024. Over two days, more than 3,000 health policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and practitioners will convene at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) to look for innovative solutions to some of the world’s most significant health challenges.   - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) , an initiative of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), hosted its seventh edition of WISH Summit in Doha on 13 and 14 November 2024. Over two days, more than 3,000 health policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and practitioners will convene at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) to look for innovative solutions to some of the world’s most significant health challenges.   - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Saudi Arabia (178)
    Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, paid his first visit to Saudi Arabia Sunday on 29 April to meet with the Custodian of the 2 Holy Mosques, King Salman Ben Abdel Aziz. He was accompanied by Dr Jaouad Mahjour, acting WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Lubna Abdulrahman M. Alansari, Assistant Director General for Metrics and Measurement, and Dr Ibrahim el Ziq, WHO Representative to Saudi Arabia. During his visit, Dr Tedros met with HE Mr Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Tawfig Al-Rabiah, Minister of Health and HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (left). Read more: http://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-director-general-visits-saudi-arabia.html - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, paid his first visit to Saudi Arabia Sunday on 29 April to meet with the Custodian of the 2 Holy Mosques, King Salman Ben Abdel Aziz. He was accompanied by Dr Jaouad Mahjour, acting WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Lubna Abdulrahman M. Alansari, Assistant Director General for Metrics and Measurement, and Dr Ibrahim el Ziq, WHO Representative to Saudi Arabia. During his visit, Dr Tedros met with HE Mr Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Tawfig Al-Rabiah, Minister of Health and HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (left). Read more: http://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-director-general-visits-saudi-arabia.html - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, paid his first visit to Saudi Arabia Sunday on 29 April to meet with the Custodian of the 2 Holy Mosques, King Salman Ben Abdel Aziz. He was accompanied by Dr Jaouad Mahjour, acting WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Lubna Abdulrahman M. Alansari, Assistant Director General for Metrics and Measurement, and Dr Ibrahim el Ziq, WHO Representative to Saudi Arabia. During his visit, Dr Tedros met with HE Mr Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Tawfig Al-Rabiah, Minister of Health and HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (left). Read more: http://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-director-general-visits-saudi-arabia.html - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Somalia (1718)
    To prevent measles from spreading, the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) provided crucial support to the Puntland and Galmudug Ministries of Health to conduct a measles vaccination campaign from 20 to 29 July 2022.  The campaign covered children in 15 districts in Puntland and 2 districts in Galmudug.    As part of the intervention, 466 outreach teams vaccinated 459 478 children aged from 6 to 59 months out of a targeted 487 909 (94% of the target), according to preliminary data collected and analyzed. Two thirds of the outreach vaccination teams were deployed in urban areas, while a third focused on camps and households in rural areas. Additionally, 83 supervisors and monitors were deployed to maintain the quality of services provided and ensure that vaccinators were following COVID-19 protocols while interacting with communities. During the campaign, social mobilizers shared messages about the dates of the campaign, location of vaccination sites and benefits of vaccination with communities.   The campaign had a special focus on children from vulnerable populations, including those living in internally displaced camps.   http://www.emro.who.int/somalia/news/balancing-priorities-in-the-midst-of-a-drought-vaccination-campaigns-breaking-measles-transmission-among-children-in-somalia-and-saving-lives.htmlTo prevent measles from spreading, the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) provided crucial support to the Puntland and Galmudug Ministries of Health to conduct a measles vaccination campaign from 20 to 29 July 2022.  The campaign covered children in 15 districts in Puntland and 2 districts in Galmudug.    As part of the intervention, 466 outreach teams vaccinated 459 478 children aged from 6 to 59 months out of a targeted 487 909 (94% of the target), according to preliminary data collected and analyzed. Two thirds of the outreach vaccination teams were deployed in urban areas, while a third focused on camps and households in rural areas. Additionally, 83 supervisors and monitors were deployed to maintain the quality of services provided and ensure that vaccinators were following COVID-19 protocols while interacting with communities. During the campaign, social mobilizers shared messages about the dates of the campaign, location of vaccination sites and benefits of vaccination with communities.   The campaign had a special focus on children from vulnerable populations, including those living in internally displaced camps.   http://www.emro.who.int/somalia/news/balancing-priorities-in-the-midst-of-a-drought-vaccination-campaigns-breaking-measles-transmission-among-children-in-somalia-and-saving-lives.htmlTo prevent measles from spreading, the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) provided crucial support to the Puntland and Galmudug Ministries of Health to conduct a measles vaccination campaign from 20 to 29 July 2022.  The campaign covered children in 15 districts in Puntland and 2 districts in Galmudug.    As part of the intervention, 466 outreach teams vaccinated 459 478 children aged from 6 to 59 months out of a targeted 487 909 (94% of the target), according to preliminary data collected and analyzed. Two thirds of the outreach vaccination teams were deployed in urban areas, while a third focused on camps and households in rural areas. Additionally, 83 supervisors and monitors were deployed to maintain the quality of services provided and ensure that vaccinators were following COVID-19 protocols while interacting with communities. During the campaign, social mobilizers shared messages about the dates of the campaign, location of vaccination sites and benefits of vaccination with communities.   The campaign had a special focus on children from vulnerable populations, including those living in internally displaced camps.   http://www.emro.who.int/somalia/news/balancing-priorities-in-the-midst-of-a-drought-vaccination-campaigns-breaking-measles-transmission-among-children-in-somalia-and-saving-lives.html
  • Sudan (384)
    WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy concluded a two-day mission to Port Sudan, where they reaffirmed WHO's commitment to reaching all Sudanese in need and called on the international community to urgently act to end the extreme health and humanitarian crisis. During their visit, Dr Tedros and Dr Balkhy met with Sudanese leaders, including Lt. General Abdul Fatah Al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council; Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council Mr Malik Agar; and Federal Minister of Health Dr Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim Awadallah.  Dr Tedros (center), together with RD EMRO Dr Hanan Balkhy (right), and Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim Awadallah (left) inaugurated a new WHO Office in Port Sudan to further protect and promote the health and wellbeing of Sudan’s people.   https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/high-level-mission-to-sudan-reaffirms-who-commitment-calls-for-urgent-action-to-address-and-end-the-extreme-health-and-humanitarian-crisis.htmlWHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy concluded a two-day mission to Port Sudan, where they reaffirmed WHO's commitment to reaching all Sudanese in need and called on the international community to urgently act to end the extreme health and humanitarian crisis. During their visit, Dr Tedros and Dr Balkhy met with Sudanese leaders, including Lt. General Abdul Fatah Al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council; Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council Mr Malik Agar; and Federal Minister of Health Dr Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim Awadallah.  Dr Tedros (center), together with RD EMRO Dr Hanan Balkhy (right), and Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim Awadallah (left) inaugurated a new WHO Office in Port Sudan to further protect and promote the health and wellbeing of Sudan’s people.   https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/high-level-mission-to-sudan-reaffirms-who-commitment-calls-for-urgent-action-to-address-and-end-the-extreme-health-and-humanitarian-crisis.htmlWHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy concluded a two-day mission to Port Sudan, where they reaffirmed WHO's commitment to reaching all Sudanese in need and called on the international community to urgently act to end the extreme health and humanitarian crisis. During their visit, Dr Tedros and Dr Balkhy met with Sudanese leaders, including Lt. General Abdul Fatah Al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council; Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council Mr Malik Agar; and Federal Minister of Health Dr Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim Awadallah.  Dr Tedros (center), together with RD EMRO Dr Hanan Balkhy (right), and Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim Awadallah (left) inaugurated a new WHO Office in Port Sudan to further protect and promote the health and wellbeing of Sudan’s people.   https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/high-level-mission-to-sudan-reaffirms-who-commitment-calls-for-urgent-action-to-address-and-end-the-extreme-health-and-humanitarian-crisis.html
  • Syrian Arab Republic (1254)
    As the conflict drags on, the number of people with injuries and disabilities continues to grow. In some parts of the country, rates of disability have reportedly risen to up to 30% of the population. A health care worker in a prosthetics centre in Damascus fits a patient with an artificial limb. Ismail, 17, from Qamishli, lost his left foot as a result of shelling on a road in rural area. The Rehabilitation centre is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO).As the conflict drags on, the number of people with injuries and disabilities continues to grow. In some parts of the country, rates of disability have reportedly risen to up to 30% of the population. A health care worker in a prosthetics centre in Damascus fits a patient with an artificial limb. Ismail, 17, from Qamishli, lost his left foot as a result of shelling on a road in rural area. The Rehabilitation centre is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO).As the conflict drags on, the number of people with injuries and disabilities continues to grow. In some parts of the country, rates of disability have reportedly risen to up to 30% of the population. A health care worker in a prosthetics centre in Damascus fits a patient with an artificial limb. Ismail, 17, from Qamishli, lost his left foot as a result of shelling on a road in rural area. The Rehabilitation centre is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • Syria photos 2020 (EURO) (467)
    Armed conflicts and mass displacement are nearly always associated with a significant increase of tuberculosis (TB). In northwest Syria, WHO and its partners run three specialized TB centers, equipped with medical supplies and lab, run by skilled staff, catering to Idleb, Afrin and rural Aleppo. Overcrowding is a hallmark of the living conditions of millions in Syria’s northwest; a key risk for TB transmission. Additionally, the impact of hostilities has limited case-finding and control of the disease and disrupted treatments, further heightening the looming risk of drug resistance. WHO’s focus in Syria’s NW is on strengthening general awareness and improving patient service. The services provided in the Idleb center by WHO’s partner, HIHFAD (Hand in hand for Aid and Development) are diagnosis, sputum analysis, radiology, drug provision and information on TB. The average number of beneficiaries per month is 250, although it fluctuates due to the fighting.Armed conflicts and mass displacement are nearly always associated with a significant increase of tuberculosis (TB). In northwest Syria, WHO and its partners run three specialized TB centers, equipped with medical supplies and lab, run by skilled staff, catering to Idleb, Afrin and rural Aleppo. Overcrowding is a hallmark of the living conditions of millions in Syria’s northwest; a key risk for TB transmission. Additionally, the impact of hostilities has limited case-finding and control of the disease and disrupted treatments, further heightening the looming risk of drug resistance. WHO’s focus in Syria’s NW is on strengthening general awareness and improving patient service. The services provided in the Idleb center by WHO’s partner, HIHFAD (Hand in hand for Aid and Development) are diagnosis, sputum analysis, radiology, drug provision and information on TB. The average number of beneficiaries per month is 250, although it fluctuates due to the fighting.Armed conflicts and mass displacement are nearly always associated with a significant increase of tuberculosis (TB). In northwest Syria, WHO and its partners run three specialized TB centers, equipped with medical supplies and lab, run by skilled staff, catering to Idleb, Afrin and rural Aleppo. Overcrowding is a hallmark of the living conditions of millions in Syria’s northwest; a key risk for TB transmission. Additionally, the impact of hostilities has limited case-finding and control of the disease and disrupted treatments, further heightening the looming risk of drug resistance. WHO’s focus in Syria’s NW is on strengthening general awareness and improving patient service. The services provided in the Idleb center by WHO’s partner, HIHFAD (Hand in hand for Aid and Development) are diagnosis, sputum analysis, radiology, drug provision and information on TB. The average number of beneficiaries per month is 250, although it fluctuates due to the fighting.
  • Tunisia (218)
    As part of the COVID-19 pandemic response, a team of experts from the WHO's Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) carried out a six-day mission in Tunisia. The mission’s goal was to support the response to the epidemic in priority areas. The delegation was led by Dr Rana Hajjeh, Director of Programme Management at EMRO, accompanied by five WHO technical experts primarily responsible for health emergencies, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, risk communication and community engagement. During the mission, WHO teams worked closely with their counterparts in the Ministry of Health to assess the situation, identify challenges and make recommendations. This visit began with a first meeting at the Ministry of Health and continued with visits to various health facilities. Each visit was followed by a situation assessment meeting. An evaluation report and recommendations were presented to the Minister of Health at the end of the mission. Dr Rana Hajjeh, Director of Programme Management, WHO/EMRO (center). Dr Yves Souteyrand, WHO Representative in Tunisia (center left). - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.As part of the COVID-19 pandemic response, a team of experts from the WHO's Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) carried out a six-day mission in Tunisia. The mission’s goal was to support the response to the epidemic in priority areas. The delegation was led by Dr Rana Hajjeh, Director of Programme Management at EMRO, accompanied by five WHO technical experts primarily responsible for health emergencies, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, risk communication and community engagement. During the mission, WHO teams worked closely with their counterparts in the Ministry of Health to assess the situation, identify challenges and make recommendations. This visit began with a first meeting at the Ministry of Health and continued with visits to various health facilities. Each visit was followed by a situation assessment meeting. An evaluation report and recommendations were presented to the Minister of Health at the end of the mission. Dr Rana Hajjeh, Director of Programme Management, WHO/EMRO (center). Dr Yves Souteyrand, WHO Representative in Tunisia (center left). - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.As part of the COVID-19 pandemic response, a team of experts from the WHO's Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) carried out a six-day mission in Tunisia. The mission’s goal was to support the response to the epidemic in priority areas. The delegation was led by Dr Rana Hajjeh, Director of Programme Management at EMRO, accompanied by five WHO technical experts primarily responsible for health emergencies, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, risk communication and community engagement. During the mission, WHO teams worked closely with their counterparts in the Ministry of Health to assess the situation, identify challenges and make recommendations. This visit began with a first meeting at the Ministry of Health and continued with visits to various health facilities. Each visit was followed by a situation assessment meeting. An evaluation report and recommendations were presented to the Minister of Health at the end of the mission. Dr Rana Hajjeh, Director of Programme Management, WHO/EMRO (center). Dr Yves Souteyrand, WHO Representative in Tunisia (center left). - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • United Arab Emirates (148)
    During the mission to the United Arab Emirates, WHO's Regional Director, Dr Mahmoud Fikri (left) and WHO's Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (center) visited the WHO logistics hub in Dubai International Humanitarian City. The Hub was established to respond to the needs of countries affected by emergencies. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.During the mission to the United Arab Emirates, WHO's Regional Director, Dr Mahmoud Fikri (left) and WHO's Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (center) visited the WHO logistics hub in Dubai International Humanitarian City. The Hub was established to respond to the needs of countries affected by emergencies. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.During the mission to the United Arab Emirates, WHO's Regional Director, Dr Mahmoud Fikri (left) and WHO's Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (center) visited the WHO logistics hub in Dubai International Humanitarian City. The Hub was established to respond to the needs of countries affected by emergencies. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Yemen (790)
    WHO recommends preventive chemotherapy as the core strategic intervention against 5 NTDs: lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminthiases and trachoma. Preventive chemotherapy is the large-scale delivery of safe, single-administration, quality-assured medicines, either alone or in combination, at regular intervals, to entire population groups.  This photo was taken in Yemen during a preventive chemotherapy campaign (Mass Drug Administration) to control schistosomiasis.   WHO recommends preventive chemotherapy as the core strategic intervention against 5 NTDs: lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminthiases and trachoma. Preventive chemotherapy is the large-scale delivery of safe, single-administration, quality-assured medicines, either alone or in combination, at regular intervals, to entire population groups.  This photo was taken in Yemen during a preventive chemotherapy campaign (Mass Drug Administration) to control schistosomiasis.   WHO recommends preventive chemotherapy as the core strategic intervention against 5 NTDs: lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminthiases and trachoma. Preventive chemotherapy is the large-scale delivery of safe, single-administration, quality-assured medicines, either alone or in combination, at regular intervals, to entire population groups.  This photo was taken in Yemen during a preventive chemotherapy campaign (Mass Drug Administration) to control schistosomiasis.   
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  • Afghanistan: Health needs - November 2022
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  • Pakistan floods: August - September 2022
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  • Somalia: WHO's response to drought crisis
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  • Sudan: Camp for refugees from Tigray, Ethiopia
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  • Lebanon: Influenza surveillance - July 2022
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  • Sudan: South Sudanese in Nivasha settlement
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  • Sudan: Trauma care in Khartoum - April 2022
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  • Sudan: Health in North Darfur - April 2022
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  • Sudan: COVID-19 response supported by ECHO
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  • Sudan: Health centre rebuilt in Darfur- April 2022
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