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  • More than 100 days after the earthquakes in Herat province in western Afghanistan, many survivors are still living in makeshift tents and temporary shelters. Amid the harsh winter conditions, their situation remains precarious. To date, WHO and 20 health partners have provided health services to 102 655 people across the Gulran, Injil, Kohsan, Kushk and Zinda Jan districts and in the city of Herat. WHO continues to support 8 health centres in the earthquake-affected areas to provide critical health services. These include outpatient, nutrition, midwifery and vaccination services, as well as psychosocial support and medication. The support by WHO and partners has been crucial in protecting the health of the affected people, especially women and children, and in providing health care to those in need. To help communities protect themselves from infectious diseases, a mass awareness campaign was run across the earthquake-affected areas. This reached 33 587 people, including 16 275 women. The series of earthquakes and aftershocks that struck Herat province from 7 to 15 October 2023 affected more than 275 000 people across 6 districts. Overall, 1482 deaths and 2100 injuries were reported. More than 10 000 homes were destroyed, and 40 health facilities were damaged.More than 100 days after the earthquakes in Herat province in western Afghanistan, many survivors are still living in makeshift tents and temporary shelters. Amid the harsh winter conditions, their situation remains precarious. To date, WHO and 20 health partners have provided health services to 102 655 people across the Gulran, Injil, Kohsan, Kushk and Zinda Jan districts and in the city of Herat. WHO continues to support 8 health centres in the earthquake-affected areas to provide critical health services. These include outpatient, nutrition, midwifery and vaccination services, as well as psychosocial support and medication. The support by WHO and partners has been crucial in protecting the health of the affected people, especially women and children, and in providing health care to those in need. To help communities protect themselves from infectious diseases, a mass awareness campaign was run across the earthquake-affected areas. This reached 33 587 people, including 16 275 women. The series of earthquakes and aftershocks that struck Herat province from 7 to 15 October 2023 affected more than 275 000 people across 6 districts. Overall, 1482 deaths and 2100 injuries were reported. More than 10 000 homes were destroyed, and 40 health facilities were damaged.
  • Plaque reveal ceremony of the WHO Academy, in the presence of Emmanuel Macron, President of France, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, Grégory Doucet, Mayor of Lyon, David Atchaoarena, Executive Director WHO Academy and French local authorities, on 17 December 2024 at the WHO Academy campus in Lyon, France. Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Plaque reveal ceremony of the WHO Academy, in the presence of Emmanuel Macron, President of France, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, Grégory Doucet, Mayor of Lyon, David Atchaoarena, Executive Director WHO Academy and French local authorities, on 17 December 2024 at the WHO Academy campus in Lyon, France. Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Destruction at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.Destruction at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.
  • WHO representative in Lebanon Dr Abdinasir Abubakar visits a shelter for IDPs. Over the past weeks, Lebanon has witnessed large internal displacement of civilians from the areas being attacked to other stable areas. WHO representative in Lebanon Dr Abdinasir Abubakar visits a shelter for IDPs. Over the past weeks, Lebanon has witnessed large internal displacement of civilians from the areas being attacked to other stable areas. 
  • Patients from the south and north of Gaza gathered at Gaza European Hospital for medical evacuation to Jordan through Kerem ShalomPatients from the south and north of Gaza gathered at Gaza European Hospital for medical evacuation to Jordan through Kerem Shalom
  • Children look out through a hole in a wall at a destroyed residential area, Gaza strip. 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/information-resources/emergency-situation-reports.html https://www.emro.who.int/opt/news/hospitals-in-the-gaza-strip-at-a-breaking-point-warns-who.html  Children look out through a hole in a wall at a destroyed residential area, Gaza strip. 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/information-resources/emergency-situation-reports.html https://www.emro.who.int/opt/news/hospitals-in-the-gaza-strip-at-a-breaking-point-warns-who.html  
  • Opening ceremony of t he 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean (RC71) 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.Opening ceremony of t he 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean (RC71) 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.
  • World Health organization (WHO) supported the nationwide measles and polio vaccination campaign in 329 districts of 34 provinces in December (3- 12 December in the eastern region and 26 November - 5 December in the rest of the country). The campaign targeted vaccination of 5,400,353 children from 9 to 59 months and reached 5,360,735 with 99% of administrative coverage (51% of girls and 49% of boys aged 9 to 59 months old were administered). Two-year-old boy came along with his father to the mosque (measles vaccination site) to get the vaccine.World Health organization (WHO) supported the nationwide measles and polio vaccination campaign in 329 districts of 34 provinces in December (3- 12 December in the eastern region and 26 November - 5 December in the rest of the country). The campaign targeted vaccination of 5,400,353 children from 9 to 59 months and reached 5,360,735 with 99% of administrative coverage (51% of girls and 49% of boys aged 9 to 59 months old were administered). Two-year-old boy came along with his father to the mosque (measles vaccination site) to get the vaccine.
  • WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy and Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala WHO regional director for the Western Pacific region.at the 77th World Health Assembly. Related: https://www.who.int/about/accountability/governance/world-health-assembly/seventy-seventhWHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy and Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala WHO regional director for the Western Pacific region.at the 77th World Health Assembly. Related: https://www.who.int/about/accountability/governance/world-health-assembly/seventy-seventh
  • 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.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.
  • WHO continues to work with the Egyptian government and development partners to provide humanitarian aid to the displaced people who fled the violence in Sudan to Egypt. WHO in Egypt delivered and installed today:   - Caravan unit at Qustul border that will provide shelter for 16 healthcare workers per day to support the Ministry of Health and Population in scaling up medical services at the Egyptian borders with Sudan. - 8 latrines (toilets) at Qustul and Argeen borders, and Karkar Bus Station in Aswan, equipped with shower units and operated by clean energy. The latrines will enhance access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and strengthen public health measures.WHO continues to work with the Egyptian government and development partners to provide humanitarian aid to the displaced people who fled the violence in Sudan to Egypt. WHO in Egypt delivered and installed today:   - Caravan unit at Qustul border that will provide shelter for 16 healthcare workers per day to support the Ministry of Health and Population in scaling up medical services at the Egyptian borders with Sudan. - 8 latrines (toilets) at Qustul and Argeen borders, and Karkar Bus Station in Aswan, equipped with shower units and operated by clean energy. The latrines will enhance access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and strengthen public health measures.
  • 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
  • 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.html
  • Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) camp in Dollow, Somalia.Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) camp in Dollow, Somalia.
  • Mother and children wait a vaccination against measles during a campaign at Kahda IDP camp in Mogadishu, Somalia on November 16, 2022 Ministry of Health Somalia, World Health Organization (WHO) Somalia, and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Somalia with partners and donors are implementing a nationwide 5-day integrated campaign from 12th November, targeting around 3.5 million children under 5 years old. This includes measles vaccines, trivalent oral polio vaccine (tOPV), vitamin A and deworming tablets to boost immunity.Mother and children wait a vaccination against measles during a campaign at Kahda IDP camp in Mogadishu, Somalia on November 16, 2022 Ministry of Health Somalia, World Health Organization (WHO) Somalia, and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Somalia with partners and donors are implementing a nationwide 5-day integrated campaign from 12th November, targeting around 3.5 million children under 5 years old. This includes measles vaccines, trivalent oral polio vaccine (tOPV), vitamin A and deworming tablets to boost immunity.
  • Under the slogan ‘Health for All’, this year, the theme of World Health Day is ‘Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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.
  • Health ministers and high-level representatives of the 22 countries and territories of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, partner organizations and civil society, took part in the Sixty-fourth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, Islamabad, Pakistan, from 9 to 12 October 2017. The Regional Committee is WHO’s highest governing body on a regional level. Ministers of health and their representatives will discuss public health priorities for countries of the Region, and more than 250 public health leaders and experts will attended the 64th RC session, including representatives of national, regional and international organizations Dr Jaouad Mahjour (left), Director, Programme Management . Dr Mahmoud Fikri (center) WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean.   - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Health ministers and high-level representatives of the 22 countries and territories of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, partner organizations and civil society, took part in the Sixty-fourth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, Islamabad, Pakistan, from 9 to 12 October 2017. The Regional Committee is WHO’s highest governing body on a regional level. Ministers of health and their representatives will discuss public health priorities for countries of the Region, and more than 250 public health leaders and experts will attended the 64th RC session, including representatives of national, regional and international organizations Dr Jaouad Mahjour (left), Director, Programme Management . Dr Mahmoud Fikri (center) WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean.   - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Dr Mahmoud Fikri (left), WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean meets with H.E. Dr Ahmed Emad Eldin Rady, Minister of Health and Population of Egypt. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken. Dr Mahmoud M. Fikri passed away in office on 17 October 2017.Dr Mahmoud Fikri (left), WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean meets with H.E. Dr Ahmed Emad Eldin Rady, Minister of Health and Population of Egypt. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken. Dr Mahmoud M. Fikri passed away in office on 17 October 2017.
  • Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General and H.E. Mr Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel, Minister of Health Saudi Arabia at WHO regional office for the Eastern Mediterranean during the 69th Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean. The 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean held from 10 to 13 October 2022 at the WHO regional premises in Cairo, under the theme “Together for a healthier and sustainable tomorrow”. As the decision-making body for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, the Regional Committee provides a unique opportunity to reinforce WHO’s role as the trusted global health authority and to share evidence-based health information on the Region. The Regional Committee brings together high-level health policy-makers, partners, donors and other stakeholders to discuss and review public health issues of common interest to the Member States of the Region, towards the regional vision of "Health For All By All". - 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 H.E. Mr Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel, Minister of Health Saudi Arabia at WHO regional office for the Eastern Mediterranean during the 69th Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean. The 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean held from 10 to 13 October 2022 at the WHO regional premises in Cairo, under the theme “Together for a healthier and sustainable tomorrow”. As the decision-making body for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, the Regional Committee provides a unique opportunity to reinforce WHO’s role as the trusted global health authority and to share evidence-based health information on the Region. The Regional Committee brings together high-level health policy-makers, partners, donors and other stakeholders to discuss and review public health issues of common interest to the Member States of the Region, towards the regional vision of "Health For All By All". - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Draw the line against malaria. Reaching the zero malaria target. Insecticide-treated mosquito nets are one of the most effective malaria prevention methods. Sleep under a mosquito net.Draw the line against malaria. Reaching the zero malaria target. Insecticide-treated mosquito nets are one of the most effective malaria prevention methods. Sleep under a mosquito net.

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