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  • The World Health Organization (WHO) supports the distribution of 270,000 LLINs in the Behsoud district of Nangarhar province to protect people against vector-borne diseases. WHO is supporting the national malaria control programme to raise awareness of the enduring public health problem with the help of community health workers. https://www.emro.who.int/malaria/rbm-news/from-personal-pain-to-community-victory-ghulam-nabis-fight-against-malaria.htmlThe World Health Organization (WHO) supports the distribution of 270,000 LLINs in the Behsoud district of Nangarhar province to protect people against vector-borne diseases. WHO is supporting the national malaria control programme to raise awareness of the enduring public health problem with the help of community health workers. https://www.emro.who.int/malaria/rbm-news/from-personal-pain-to-community-victory-ghulam-nabis-fight-against-malaria.html
  • Plenary meeting at the 77th World Health Assembly on 27 May 2024 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Related: https://www.who.int/about/accountability/governance/world-health-assembly/seventy-seventhPlenary meeting at the 77th World Health Assembly on 27 May 2024 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Related: https://www.who.int/about/accountability/governance/world-health-assembly/seventy-seventh
  • 21 children were evacuated out of Gaza for medical treatment for the first time since closure of the Rafah crossing.  21 children were evacuated out of Gaza for medical treatment for the first time since closure of the Rafah crossing.  
  • Thousands of civilians require reconstructive surgeries and physical rehabilitation after a war between Israel and Hezbollah that‘s claimed more than 4,000 lives and injured 17,000 people in Lebanon.  WHO is training health workers on surgical skills in conflict settings, and as an extension of trauma care in Lebanese hospitals, a number of international Emergency Medical Teams are currently providing treatment to thousands of people with shrapnel, burns and blast wounds. One of those teams is working in the newly opened Turkish Trauma Hospital in Saida, south of the capital Beirut, alongside local staff. “25% of all war injuries to the limbs end with an amputation. And we know that 60% of war injuries are limb injuries. That means we have around 2,500 amputations in Lebanon. In the the long term, I think we need to focus on the physical rehabilitation for these people,” says Ahmad, WHO. “I think we'll be looking at reconstruction being needed for probably years, certainly the next six months are going to see a lot of complicated wounds, particularly arms and legs, that require specialist intervention,” says Sian, Burns and plastic surgeon from Interburns. “There will be a big burden on this hospital, as a trauma hospital. Many cases have deep shrapnel that prevent wounds from healing,” says Mohammad, Plastic surgeon from Interburns.Thousands of civilians require reconstructive surgeries and physical rehabilitation after a war between Israel and Hezbollah that‘s claimed more than 4,000 lives and injured 17,000 people in Lebanon.  WHO is training health workers on surgical skills in conflict settings, and as an extension of trauma care in Lebanese hospitals, a number of international Emergency Medical Teams are currently providing treatment to thousands of people with shrapnel, burns and blast wounds. One of those teams is working in the newly opened Turkish Trauma Hospital in Saida, south of the capital Beirut, alongside local staff. “25% of all war injuries to the limbs end with an amputation. And we know that 60% of war injuries are limb injuries. That means we have around 2,500 amputations in Lebanon. In the the long term, I think we need to focus on the physical rehabilitation for these people,” says Ahmad, WHO. “I think we'll be looking at reconstruction being needed for probably years, certainly the next six months are going to see a lot of complicated wounds, particularly arms and legs, that require specialist intervention,” says Sian, Burns and plastic surgeon from Interburns. “There will be a big burden on this hospital, as a trauma hospital. Many cases have deep shrapnel that prevent wounds from healing,” says Mohammad, Plastic surgeon from Interburns.
  • Dr Ahmed Zouiten, WHO representative in Libya in Derna to assess some of the needs in the health sector in the affected areas following the catastrophic floods that broke dams and swept away buildings and homes in Libya. Two weeks after Storm Daniel struck Libya, the scale of the damage is almost indescribable. The floods that followed left in their muddy wake a humanitarian crisis on a massive scale, particularly in Derna. An estimated 30 million cubic metres of water came roaring through the city when 2 dams in the nearby mountains collapsed. The torrent of water levelled entire city blocks and swept away whole families. Critical infrastructure has been destroyed or damaged, affecting health, electricity, roads, telecommunications and other services. This latest catastrophe adds enormous pressure to Libya’s already fragile and severely compromised health system, with prior limited access for many to appropriate health care. As well as addressing immediate health needs, WHO is actively engaged in assessing the long-term health requirements of the affected population displaced to temporary settlements and camps. Ensuring that they have access to essential health services as close as possible to their dwellings is a priority. https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/saving-lives-preventing-health-risks-and-restoring-health-care-services-in-the-aftermath-of-the-libya-floods.html?ver=1 https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/libya-a-disaster-of-epic-proportions.html https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-health-supplies-arrive-in-libya-as-part-of-intensified-response-to-devastating-floods.htmlDr Ahmed Zouiten, WHO representative in Libya in Derna to assess some of the needs in the health sector in the affected areas following the catastrophic floods that broke dams and swept away buildings and homes in Libya. Two weeks after Storm Daniel struck Libya, the scale of the damage is almost indescribable. The floods that followed left in their muddy wake a humanitarian crisis on a massive scale, particularly in Derna. An estimated 30 million cubic metres of water came roaring through the city when 2 dams in the nearby mountains collapsed. The torrent of water levelled entire city blocks and swept away whole families. Critical infrastructure has been destroyed or damaged, affecting health, electricity, roads, telecommunications and other services. This latest catastrophe adds enormous pressure to Libya’s already fragile and severely compromised health system, with prior limited access for many to appropriate health care. As well as addressing immediate health needs, WHO is actively engaged in assessing the long-term health requirements of the affected population displaced to temporary settlements and camps. Ensuring that they have access to essential health services as close as possible to their dwellings is a priority. https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/saving-lives-preventing-health-risks-and-restoring-health-care-services-in-the-aftermath-of-the-libya-floods.html?ver=1 https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/libya-a-disaster-of-epic-proportions.html https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-health-supplies-arrive-in-libya-as-part-of-intensified-response-to-devastating-floods.html
  • Welfare Organization for Rehabilitation, Livelihood & Development (WORLD) is an implementing partner for WHO that the project is funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) is providing health services in Berbori Sub Health Center in Dour Baba District of Nangarhar Province. Welfare Organization for Rehabilitation, Livelihood & Development (WORLD) is an implementing partner for WHO that the project is funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) is providing health services in Berbori Sub Health Center in Dour Baba District of Nangarhar Province. 
  • Walk The Talk event took place in the Oxygen Park to kick start RC71.  It was held under the slogan: "Health beyond borders: Action. Access. Equity".Walk The Talk event took place in the Oxygen Park to kick start RC71.  It was held under the slogan: "Health beyond borders: Action. Access. Equity".
  • The Federal Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), observed World Immunization Week under the global theme of “The Big Catch-Up” with a resolve to strengthen primary health care and routine immunization across the country and ensure that no one is left behind. World Immunization Week 2023 is being observed during the global COVID-19 pandemic and hence it has been given the theme of ‘The Big Catch-Up’. World Immunization Week was initially endorsed in May 2012 by the World Health Assembly (WHO's decision-making body) and the first World Immunization Week was observed the same year across 180 Member States of WHO. The Federal Minister for Health Dr Ali Haji, on this occasion expressed gratitude to WHO and UNICEF for coordinating and collaborating with multiple partners and helping his government to catch up on lost progress in essential immunization, as a result of the global pandemic. Acknowledging the worst ever drought gripping the country, resulting in huge population displacement and outbreaks of diseases. The Federal Ministry of Health, WHO and UNICEF during 2022 have jointly implemented 4 rounds of accelerated immunization activities, 5 polio campaigns, 8 campaigns for COVID-19, and nationwide integrated measles, tOPV, vitamin A and deworming campaigns. Additionally, WHO deployed more than 2100 community health workers while UNICEF has deployed over 6000 social mobilizers across the country to disseminate health messages to over 4.5 million people, as well as track and help immunize children who missed out on immunization. The community health workers have been working to find, register and refer the missed-out children and pregnant women to nearby health facilities and outreach sessions. https://www.emro.who.int/somalia/news/world-immunization-week-2023-somalia-resolves-to-work-on-the-big-catch-up.htmlThe Federal Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), observed World Immunization Week under the global theme of “The Big Catch-Up” with a resolve to strengthen primary health care and routine immunization across the country and ensure that no one is left behind. World Immunization Week 2023 is being observed during the global COVID-19 pandemic and hence it has been given the theme of ‘The Big Catch-Up’. World Immunization Week was initially endorsed in May 2012 by the World Health Assembly (WHO's decision-making body) and the first World Immunization Week was observed the same year across 180 Member States of WHO. The Federal Minister for Health Dr Ali Haji, on this occasion expressed gratitude to WHO and UNICEF for coordinating and collaborating with multiple partners and helping his government to catch up on lost progress in essential immunization, as a result of the global pandemic. Acknowledging the worst ever drought gripping the country, resulting in huge population displacement and outbreaks of diseases. The Federal Ministry of Health, WHO and UNICEF during 2022 have jointly implemented 4 rounds of accelerated immunization activities, 5 polio campaigns, 8 campaigns for COVID-19, and nationwide integrated measles, tOPV, vitamin A and deworming campaigns. Additionally, WHO deployed more than 2100 community health workers while UNICEF has deployed over 6000 social mobilizers across the country to disseminate health messages to over 4.5 million people, as well as track and help immunize children who missed out on immunization. The community health workers have been working to find, register and refer the missed-out children and pregnant women to nearby health facilities and outreach sessions. https://www.emro.who.int/somalia/news/world-immunization-week-2023-somalia-resolves-to-work-on-the-big-catch-up.html
  • 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.
  • World Health Assembly and Executive Board follow-up – governance matters • Review of the draft provisional agenda of the 154th session of the WHO Executive Board • Regional Committee resolutions sunsetting 2012-2017 • Update on implementation of the WHO Transformation Agenda in the Eastern Mediterranean Region  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.World Health Assembly and Executive Board follow-up – governance matters • Review of the draft provisional agenda of the 154th session of the WHO Executive Board • Regional Committee resolutions sunsetting 2012-2017 • Update on implementation of the WHO Transformation Agenda in the Eastern Mediterranean Region  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.
  • Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari, WHO regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean listens to a young woman injured by the earthquake in Latakia, Syria. On 6 February 2023, a series of large earthquakes hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria, followed by hundreds of aftershocks. Thousands of lives were lost in the initial earthquakes and thousands more are at risk given the destruction of infrastructure and freezing temperatures in the affected areas. Efforts in the immediate aftermath of the earthquakes and the following days are focused on search and rescue, finding survivors among the rubble of collapsed buildings. Other urgent needs are providing medical care for people with physical injuries and ensuring food, drinking water and shelter for all those who have lost their homes. Ensuring continuous access to basic health services is also critical. Since the earthquake hit Syria, WHO has been providing supplies and working with health officials to direct medical teams and support to where they are most needed. WHO has also released more than US$ 16 million from the Contingency Fund for Emergencies, including US$ 3 million within hours of the disaster, in both Türkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic.  Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari, WHO regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean listens to a young woman injured by the earthquake in Latakia, Syria. On 6 February 2023, a series of large earthquakes hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria, followed by hundreds of aftershocks. Thousands of lives were lost in the initial earthquakes and thousands more are at risk given the destruction of infrastructure and freezing temperatures in the affected areas. Efforts in the immediate aftermath of the earthquakes and the following days are focused on search and rescue, finding survivors among the rubble of collapsed buildings. Other urgent needs are providing medical care for people with physical injuries and ensuring food, drinking water and shelter for all those who have lost their homes. Ensuring continuous access to basic health services is also critical. Since the earthquake hit Syria, WHO has been providing supplies and working with health officials to direct medical teams and support to where they are most needed. WHO has also released more than US$ 16 million from the Contingency Fund for Emergencies, including US$ 3 million within hours of the disaster, in both Türkiye 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
  • The Sultanate of Oman hosted the 3rd High-level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Muscat, Oman on 24 and 25 November 2022 to accelerate tackling AMR at the national, regional, and global levels and to enhance international cooperation. During this high-Level Ministerial Conference, Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director highlighted the importance for all sectors to address antimicrobial resistance under the One Health approach. More than 70% of the Eastern Mediterranean countries have also established national infection prevention and control programmes and these continue to be strengthened across the Region.    "As https://twitter.com/hashtag/AntimicrobialResistance?src=hashtag_click impacts multiple sectors, so must the response be multi-sectoral. It's so important that the participants in the https://twitter.com/hashtag/AntimicrobialResistance?src=hashtag_click   https://twitter.com/hashtag/AMROman2022?src=hashtag_click conference are drawn from across the health, agriculture and environment sectors, and include public & private sectors. I reiterate WHO’s commitment to supporting national One Health responses to https://twitter.com/hashtag/AntimicrobialResistance?src=hashtag_click , which need to be underpinned by policy, technical frameworks, and sufficient institutional capacity and resources"- Dr Tedros. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.The Sultanate of Oman hosted the 3rd High-level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Muscat, Oman on 24 and 25 November 2022 to accelerate tackling AMR at the national, regional, and global levels and to enhance international cooperation. During this high-Level Ministerial Conference, Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director highlighted the importance for all sectors to address antimicrobial resistance under the One Health approach. More than 70% of the Eastern Mediterranean countries have also established national infection prevention and control programmes and these continue to be strengthened across the Region.    "As https://twitter.com/hashtag/AntimicrobialResistance?src=hashtag_click impacts multiple sectors, so must the response be multi-sectoral. It's so important that the participants in the https://twitter.com/hashtag/AntimicrobialResistance?src=hashtag_click   https://twitter.com/hashtag/AMROman2022?src=hashtag_click conference are drawn from across the health, agriculture and environment sectors, and include public & private sectors. I reiterate WHO’s commitment to supporting national One Health responses to https://twitter.com/hashtag/AntimicrobialResistance?src=hashtag_click , which need to be underpinned by policy, technical frameworks, and sufficient institutional capacity and resources"- Dr Tedros. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • The Regional Emergency Director (RED) and Regional Adviser of Health Systems Strengthening in Emergencies of WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region conducted a field mission to Somalia to assess the progress of implementation of drought response activities and COVID-19 response activities. During this visit field missions were conducted in different locations. Dr Richard Brennan, Regional Emergency Director field visit to Daynile IDP camp.   - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.The Regional Emergency Director (RED) and Regional Adviser of Health Systems Strengthening in Emergencies of WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region conducted a field mission to Somalia to assess the progress of implementation of drought response activities and COVID-19 response activities. During this visit field missions were conducted in different locations. Dr Richard Brennan, Regional Emergency Director field visit to Daynile IDP camp.   - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • The World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO/EMRO) celebrated the International Women’s Day 2023 by organizing a regional event, entitled “Women’s health and Gender Equality: Essential elements for a healthier future in the Eastern Mediterranean Region”.  The event took place on Monday, 20 March 2023 at the Kuwait conference hall in WHO/EMRO premises. The event included the launch of two important endeavors: the regional Gender and Health report, and EMRO’s vision toward a comprehensive approach for addressing women’s health in the Region.     Dr Rana Hajjeh, Director Programme Management, WHO/EMRO.   For more photos of the event, please contact mailto:emphotos@who.intThe World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO/EMRO) celebrated the International Women’s Day 2023 by organizing a regional event, entitled “Women’s health and Gender Equality: Essential elements for a healthier future in the Eastern Mediterranean Region”.  The event took place on Monday, 20 March 2023 at the Kuwait conference hall in WHO/EMRO premises. The event included the launch of two important endeavors: the regional Gender and Health report, and EMRO’s vision toward a comprehensive approach for addressing women’s health in the Region.     Dr Rana Hajjeh, Director Programme Management, WHO/EMRO.   For more photos of the event, please contact mailto:emphotos@who.int
  • 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.
  • Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari (center) WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean at the opening of the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva, on 22 May 2022. Read more: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-opening-address-at-the-75th-world-health-assembly---22-may-2022 - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari (center) WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean at the opening of the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva, on 22 May 2022. Read more: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-opening-address-at-the-75th-world-health-assembly---22-may-2022 - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari, 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 Ahmed Al Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • The 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean was 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". https://who_emro.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/d/C89344670E9D76D42540EF23F30FEDED/716FF4A8701D5B369E794568BD214575?alternativeLink=False   For more photos from the 69th session of the Regional Committee, please contact Leina Samaha at mailto:smahal@who.int     - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.The 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean was 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". https://who_emro.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/d/C89344670E9D76D42540EF23F30FEDED/716FF4A8701D5B369E794568BD214575?alternativeLink=False   For more photos from the 69th session of the Regional Committee, please contact Leina Samaha at mailto:smahal@who.int     - Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Yes! Tuberculosis preventive treatment can stop progression to TB disease. Yes! We can#EndTB!Yes! Tuberculosis preventive treatment can stop progression to TB disease. Yes! We can#EndTB!
  • Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. It includes the promotion of health, the prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Tabinda story. She attends her first midwifery class at the training centre at Lahore, where a World Health Organization Maternal and Child Health Demonstration team has been helping the Pakistan Government to train desperately needed health workers.Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. It includes the promotion of health, the prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Tabinda story. She attends her first midwifery class at the training centre at Lahore, where a World Health Organization Maternal and Child Health Demonstration team has been helping the Pakistan Government to train desperately needed health workers.

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