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  • WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy concluded a 2-day visit to Beirut, Lebanon at a time when hostilities are escalating on Lebanon’s southern border with Israel. The visit that took place on 2 and 3 April represented the third country visit on Dr Balkhy’s official tour of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region since taking office in February 2024. Dr Balkhy visited Karagheusian Primary Healthcare Center, one of Beirut’s largest primary health care centres, serving more than 10 000 patients a month, with a clear vision of leaving no one behind.  Dr Balkhy spent time with children, their parents, and others attending the clinic and saw the wide range of services provided at the facility where WHO is working with the Ministry of Public Health to build health worker capacities and make medicines and vaccines available to patients. https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/visiting-lebanon-who-regional-director-affirms-support-to-address-multiple-health-system-challenges.html - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy concluded a 2-day visit to Beirut, Lebanon at a time when hostilities are escalating on Lebanon’s southern border with Israel. The visit that took place on 2 and 3 April represented the third country visit on Dr Balkhy’s official tour of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region since taking office in February 2024. Dr Balkhy visited Karagheusian Primary Healthcare Center, one of Beirut’s largest primary health care centres, serving more than 10 000 patients a month, with a clear vision of leaving no one behind.  Dr Balkhy spent time with children, their parents, and others attending the clinic and saw the wide range of services provided at the facility where WHO is working with the Ministry of Public Health to build health worker capacities and make medicines and vaccines available to patients. https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/visiting-lebanon-who-regional-director-affirms-support-to-address-multiple-health-system-challenges.html - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Appreciation for Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, outgoing Regional Director for Africa at the 156th Session of WHO Executive Board, 4 February 2025. The Executive Board takes place on 3–11 February 2025. The Executive Board is composed of 34 technically qualified members elected for three-year terms. The main functions of the Board are to implement the decisions and policies of the Health Assembly, and to advise and generally facilitate its work. Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Appreciation for Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, outgoing Regional Director for Africa at the 156th Session of WHO Executive Board, 4 February 2025. The Executive Board takes place on 3–11 February 2025. The Executive Board is composed of 34 technically qualified members elected for three-year terms. The main functions of the Board are to implement the decisions and policies of the Health Assembly, and to advise and generally facilitate its work. Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • The second round of an emergency polio vaccination campaign started on 14 October 2024 in Gaza, to vaccinate an estimated 591,700 children under ten years of age with a second dose of the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) vaccine. As with the first round, the second round will have three phases, each involving three campaign days and one catch-up day. The first phase is ongoing in central Gaza from 14-17 October. The campaign, being conducted by the Palestinian Ministry of Health in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), and other partners is part of emergency efforts to stop the polio outbreak in Gaza, which was detected on 16 July 2024, and prevent further spread of poliovirus.The second round of an emergency polio vaccination campaign started on 14 October 2024 in Gaza, to vaccinate an estimated 591,700 children under ten years of age with a second dose of the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) vaccine. As with the first round, the second round will have three phases, each involving three campaign days and one catch-up day. The first phase is ongoing in central Gaza from 14-17 October. The campaign, being conducted by the Palestinian Ministry of Health in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), and other partners is part of emergency efforts to stop the polio outbreak in Gaza, which was detected on 16 July 2024, and prevent further spread of poliovirus.
  • Celine, 7, is among the youngest patients in the burns unit. Celine suffered severe burns to her body two weeks ago, in an attack in Southern Lebanon.   Josep Borrell, the EU Commission Vice President, as he visited the Burns Unit at Geitawi Hospital in Beirut, the only burns unit in Lebanon. and supported by EU.  Dr Borrell met patients treated at the specialized burn unit. CERF and ECHO are among donors that have supported the hospital with Trauma and Emergency Surgical kits.    Celine, 7, is among the youngest patients in the burns unit. Celine suffered severe burns to her body two weeks ago, in an attack in Southern Lebanon.   Josep Borrell, the EU Commission Vice President, as he visited the Burns Unit at Geitawi Hospital in Beirut, the only burns unit in Lebanon. and supported by EU.  Dr Borrell met patients treated at the specialized burn unit. CERF and ECHO are among donors that have supported the hospital with Trauma and Emergency Surgical kits.    
  • Following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the western region of Afghanistan on 7 October 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Kabul and the WHO field office in Herat rapidly mobilized resources and extended immediate life-saving support for the affected population. WHO, together with 19 health partners, have been on the ground within few hours of the earthquake, providing healthcare services to the affected populations.  https://www.emro.who.int/afg/afghanistan-news/who-led-health-cluster-appeals-for-79-million-dollars-to-provide-health-services-to-114000-people-most-affected-by-earthquakes-in-western-afghanistan.html Volunteers continue to find victims trapped in debris of collapsed buildings while most of homes were completely destroyed in Naieb Rafi village, Zindajan district https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/afghanistan/Earthquake_in_Herat_AFGHANISTAN_Health_Sitrep_03.pdf?ua=1Following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the western region of Afghanistan on 7 October 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Kabul and the WHO field office in Herat rapidly mobilized resources and extended immediate life-saving support for the affected population. WHO, together with 19 health partners, have been on the ground within few hours of the earthquake, providing healthcare services to the affected populations.  https://www.emro.who.int/afg/afghanistan-news/who-led-health-cluster-appeals-for-79-million-dollars-to-provide-health-services-to-114000-people-most-affected-by-earthquakes-in-western-afghanistan.html Volunteers continue to find victims trapped in debris of collapsed buildings while most of homes were completely destroyed in Naieb Rafi village, Zindajan district https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/afghanistan/Earthquake_in_Herat_AFGHANISTAN_Health_Sitrep_03.pdf?ua=1
  • Crumbling infrastructure, overcrowded households, poor physical conditions, lack of hygiene facilities and often insurmountable obstacles to access to medical care are the norm in many areas. Yet at the same time, Yemen faces some of the highest disease outbreak levels in the world. WHO launched a campaign to combat mosquito-borne diseases in 6 of Yemen’s governorates after heavy rainfall hit many of Yemen’s governorates. The campaign included awareness-raising activities conducted by community health volunteers, indoor fogging, residual spraying, larval source management and control of breeding spots. Community health volunteers knock on doors to ensure that health information reaches the households that need it most. Extreme weather events like floods disrupt normal water storage and increase the number of breeding sites for mosquitoes in and around human habitation, leading to outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases in densely populated areas.Crumbling infrastructure, overcrowded households, poor physical conditions, lack of hygiene facilities and often insurmountable obstacles to access to medical care are the norm in many areas. Yet at the same time, Yemen faces some of the highest disease outbreak levels in the world. WHO launched a campaign to combat mosquito-borne diseases in 6 of Yemen’s governorates after heavy rainfall hit many of Yemen’s governorates. The campaign included awareness-raising activities conducted by community health volunteers, indoor fogging, residual spraying, larval source management and control of breeding spots. Community health volunteers knock on doors to ensure that health information reaches the households that need it most. Extreme weather events like floods disrupt normal water storage and increase the number of breeding sites for mosquitoes in and around human habitation, leading to outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases in densely populated areas.
  • The Seventy-first session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean was held in Doha, Qatar from 14 to 17 October 2024 under the theme health beyond borders: action, access, equity. Ministers of health and high-level representatives of the 22 Member States and territories of WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region, and representatives of partner organizations and civil society, met to discuss priority public health issues. https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/71st-session-of-the-who-regional-committee-for-the-eastern-mediterranean.htmlThe Seventy-first session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean was held in Doha, Qatar from 14 to 17 October 2024 under the theme health beyond borders: action, access, equity. Ministers of health and high-level representatives of the 22 Member States and territories of WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region, and representatives of partner organizations and civil society, met to discuss priority public health issues. https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/71st-session-of-the-who-regional-committee-for-the-eastern-mediterranean.html
  • Photo taken at Yemen society for Thalassemia and Genetic Blood Disorder, Sana'a, Yemen. Read more about https://www.emro.who.int/yemen/news/nearly-18-000-yemenis-with-genetic-blood-disorders-receive-lifesaving-medications-under-isdb-funded-who-programme.htmlPhoto taken at Yemen society for Thalassemia and Genetic Blood Disorder, Sana'a, Yemen. Read more about https://www.emro.who.int/yemen/news/nearly-18-000-yemenis-with-genetic-blood-disorders-receive-lifesaving-medications-under-isdb-funded-who-programme.html
  • A delegation from the World Health Organization, led by WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Hanan Balkhy, visited Arish city in north Sinai. Dr Balkhy at El-Arish General Hospital.   - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.A delegation from the World Health Organization, led by WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Hanan Balkhy, visited Arish city in north Sinai. Dr Balkhy at El-Arish General Hospital.   - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • New Regional Director nominated for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region: Dr Hanan Balkhy has been nominated as the next WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. Member States voted to nominate Dr Balkhy during a closed meeting at the 70th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean. The nomination will be submitted to the WHO Executive Board during its 154th session, taking place on 22−27 January 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. The newly appointed Regional Director will take office on 1 February 2024. The 70th session of the Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean took place at the WHO Regional Office in Cairo from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 October 2023. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, and Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, addressed delegates after the opening proceedings. Numerous ministers of health and other representatives of the Members of the Regional Committee were among the many dignitaries to attend the opening ceremony. High-level officials from countries and territories of the Region also attend the Regional Committee, as do representatives of international, regional and national organizations. In line with the theme of RC70, we must all remain “United for a healthier future” to achieve the regional vision of Health for All by All. This year’s session of the Regional Committee coincides with the year-long celebration of WHO’s 75th anniversary.New Regional Director nominated for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region: Dr Hanan Balkhy has been nominated as the next WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. Member States voted to nominate Dr Balkhy during a closed meeting at the 70th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean. The nomination will be submitted to the WHO Executive Board during its 154th session, taking place on 22−27 January 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. The newly appointed Regional Director will take office on 1 February 2024. The 70th session of the Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean took place at the WHO Regional Office in Cairo from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 October 2023. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, and Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, addressed delegates after the opening proceedings. Numerous ministers of health and other representatives of the Members of the Regional Committee were among the many dignitaries to attend the opening ceremony. High-level officials from countries and territories of the Region also attend the Regional Committee, as do representatives of international, regional and national organizations. In line with the theme of RC70, we must all remain “United for a healthier future” to achieve the regional vision of Health for All by All. This year’s session of the Regional Committee coincides with the year-long celebration of WHO’s 75th anniversary.
  • Shipments from World Health Organization (WHO)  in Egypt arriving at the Egyptian border crossings with Sudan and hospitals at Aswan. WHO in Egypt has dispatched medical and surgical supplies to help meet the basic health needs of the tens of thousands fleeing Sudan to Egypt through the Egyptian borders. Supplies include medical kits, wheelchairs, personal protective equipment for HCWs, water tanks, and hygiene & safe disposal of waste equipment. WHO continues to monitor the situation closely in coordination with the Egyptian government and with Egypt Red Crescent, UN partners and others and stands ready to provide all the possible support to protect the health of all during those difficult times.  Amidst the escalating crisis in Sudan, tens of thousands of people are fleeing Sudan to Egypt. WHO in Egypt is working on ground with Ministry of Health Egypt and partners to meet their essential needs and effectively respond to this humanitarian crisis.Shipments from World Health Organization (WHO)  in Egypt arriving at the Egyptian border crossings with Sudan and hospitals at Aswan. WHO in Egypt has dispatched medical and surgical supplies to help meet the basic health needs of the tens of thousands fleeing Sudan to Egypt through the Egyptian borders. Supplies include medical kits, wheelchairs, personal protective equipment for HCWs, water tanks, and hygiene & safe disposal of waste equipment. WHO continues to monitor the situation closely in coordination with the Egyptian government and with Egypt Red Crescent, UN partners and others and stands ready to provide all the possible support to protect the health of all during those difficult times.  Amidst the escalating crisis in Sudan, tens of thousands of people are fleeing Sudan to Egypt. WHO in Egypt is working on ground with Ministry of Health Egypt and partners to meet their essential needs and effectively respond to this humanitarian crisis.
  • A charter plane carrying additional surgical and physical trauma supplies, tents, generators, and body bags landed in Damascus this morning as part of WHO’s earthquake response. The supplies will be delivered to earthquake affected areas and are enough to provide 400,000 medical treatments and care for 65,000 physical trauma patients. https://www.who.int/news/item/10-02-2023-who-sends-health-supplies-to-reach-400-000-people-impacted-by-the-earthquakes-in-t-rkiye-and-the-syrian-arab-republicA charter plane carrying additional surgical and physical trauma supplies, tents, generators, and body bags landed in Damascus this morning as part of WHO’s earthquake response. The supplies will be delivered to earthquake affected areas and are enough to provide 400,000 medical treatments and care for 65,000 physical trauma patients. https://www.who.int/news/item/10-02-2023-who-sends-health-supplies-to-reach-400-000-people-impacted-by-the-earthquakes-in-t-rkiye-and-the-syrian-arab-republic
  • 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.
  • Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General and Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari, Regional Director for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region concluded a two-day visit to Beirut, Lebanon to reiterate their commitment to the people of Lebanon and express their solidarity and continued support. The delegation visited Rafik Al Hariri University Hospital (RHUH), Lebanon’s biggest public hospital, and met with staff and patients to review support for COVID-19 patients, and visited the COVID-19 vaccination center. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General and Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari, Regional Director for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region concluded a two-day visit to Beirut, Lebanon to reiterate their commitment to the people of Lebanon and express their solidarity and continued support. The delegation visited Rafik Al Hariri University Hospital (RHUH), Lebanon’s biggest public hospital, and met with staff and patients to review support for COVID-19 patients, and visited the COVID-19 vaccination center. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Internally displaced persons (IDPs) staying in UNRWA camp in Southern Gaza. Over 1.5 million people in Gaza are estimated to be internally displaced, including about 778,000 IDPs who are staying in at least 154 UNRWA shelters. The number of IDPs in the south continues to increase, with UNRWA sheltering 627,000 people in 97 facilities, three of which were recently opened in Rafah.  Since 7 October 2023, the escalating crisis in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory has caused large numbers of civilian deaths and injuries. In the Gaza Strip, airstrikes and a lack of medical supplies, food, water and fuel have virtually depleted an already under-resourced health system. Hospitals have been operating far beyond capacity due to rising numbers of patients as well as displaced civilians seeking shelter. The provision of essential health services – from maternal and newborn care to treatment for chronic conditions – has been severely compromised. https://www.emro.who.int/opt/news/unfpa-unicef-and-who-regional-directors-call-for-immediate-action-to-halt-attacks-on-health-care-in-gaza.html  Internally displaced persons (IDPs) staying in UNRWA camp in Southern Gaza. Over 1.5 million people in Gaza are estimated to be internally displaced, including about 778,000 IDPs who are staying in at least 154 UNRWA shelters. The number of IDPs in the south continues to increase, with UNRWA sheltering 627,000 people in 97 facilities, three of which were recently opened in Rafah.  Since 7 October 2023, the escalating crisis in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory has caused large numbers of civilian deaths and injuries. In the Gaza Strip, airstrikes and a lack of medical supplies, food, water and fuel have virtually depleted an already under-resourced health system. Hospitals have been operating far beyond capacity due to rising numbers of patients as well as displaced civilians seeking shelter. The provision of essential health services – from maternal and newborn care to treatment for chronic conditions – has been severely compromised. https://www.emro.who.int/opt/news/unfpa-unicef-and-who-regional-directors-call-for-immediate-action-to-halt-attacks-on-health-care-in-gaza.html  
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) organized the 3rd edition in Geneva of the “Walk the Talk: Health For All Challenge” on Sunday 22 May, on the morning of the World Health Assembly. The purpose of the event is to promote solidarity and a healthy lifestyle. This in-person event at Place des Nations invite participants to run or walk over two routes: 3 km and 4.2 km. People of all ages around the world are invited to take part in the event. Dr Christoph Hamelmann, Chef de Cabinet WHO/EMRO at walk the Talk event. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.The World Health Organization (WHO) organized the 3rd edition in Geneva of the “Walk the Talk: Health For All Challenge” on Sunday 22 May, on the morning of the World Health Assembly. The purpose of the event is to promote solidarity and a healthy lifestyle. This in-person event at Place des Nations invite participants to run or walk over two routes: 3 km and 4.2 km. People of all ages around the world are invited to take part in the event. Dr Christoph Hamelmann, Chef de Cabinet WHO/EMRO at walk the Talk event. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • 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 68th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean was inaugurated today by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, and H.E. Dr Hala Zayed, Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population and chair of last year’s session. The Regional Committee is being attended virtually by ministers of health and high-level representatives of the 22 countries of WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region, and representatives of international, regional and national organizations. The theme of this year’s session is “Rebuilding better and fairer: stronger systems, resilient communities”. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.The 68th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean was inaugurated today by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, and H.E. Dr Hala Zayed, Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population and chair of last year’s session. The Regional Committee is being attended virtually by ministers of health and high-level representatives of the 22 countries of WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region, and representatives of international, regional and national organizations. The theme of this year’s session is “Rebuilding better and fairer: stronger systems, resilient communities”. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Under the slogan ‘Health for All’, this year, the theme of World Health Day is ‘Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere’. Dr Jaouad Mahjour, acting WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Access to universal health coverage can prevent people from being pushed into poverty because they are forced to pay for the costs of their health care. Without universal coverage, the lives and welfare of millions of people and communities around the world are negatively affected, particularly in low-income countries. Universal health coverage increases people’s opportunity to work and earn a living, increases children’s chances of reaching their full academic potential and forms the basis for long term economic development. - Caption was not provided by the photographer. Therefore, a generic caption has been applied to this image.Under the slogan ‘Health for All’, this year, the theme of World Health Day is ‘Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere’. Dr Jaouad Mahjour, acting WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Access to universal health coverage can prevent people from being pushed into poverty because they are forced to pay for the costs of their health care. Without universal coverage, the lives and welfare of millions of people and communities around the world are negatively affected, particularly in low-income countries. Universal health coverage increases people’s opportunity to work and earn a living, increases children’s chances of reaching their full academic potential and forms the basis for long term economic development. - Caption was not provided by the photographer. Therefore, a generic caption has been applied to this image.
  • Prior to the inauguration of the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, a pre-Regional Committee technical meeting was held to discuss a range of important health issues of regional interest. The pre-Regional Committee agenda included discussions on local vaccine production in the Region and reviews of the regional cervical cancer elimination strategy and the regional approach to the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030. Participants also discussed ways to improve the monitoring of the response to emergencies in humanitarian and fragile settings, methods for strengthening hospital information systems and a review of the Regional Health Alliance’s joint action plan 2022–2023.  Prior to the inauguration of the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, a pre-Regional Committee technical meeting was held to discuss a range of important health issues of regional interest. The pre-Regional Committee agenda included discussions on local vaccine production in the Region and reviews of the regional cervical cancer elimination strategy and the regional approach to the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030. Participants also discussed ways to improve the monitoring of the response to emergencies in humanitarian and fragile settings, methods for strengthening hospital information systems and a review of the Regional Health Alliance’s joint action plan 2022–2023.  
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