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Regional Disparities Reveal Global Hypertension Crisis as “Silent Killer” Affects Over 1 Billion
New WHO data shows stark variations in blood pressure control across continents, with South-East Asian countries facing steepest burden A…
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Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts over a billion people at risk
Geneva, 23 September — The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its second Global hypertension report, showing that 1.4 billion people lived…
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WHO EMRO | World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
9 September 2025, Cairo, Egypt – On September 10, the world will observe World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), an initiative…
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WHO EMRO | World Breastfeeding Week 2025
Since its inception in 1992, World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) has been celebrated annually during the first week of August, emphasizing…
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WHO EMRO | World Drowning Prevention Day 2025
World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25, aims to raise awareness about the devastating impact of drowning on…
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WHO EMRO | RHA Convened to Enhance Efforts Against Polio
The Regional Health Alliance (RHA) convened in Cairo on July 17, 2025, to enhance efforts aimed at improving maternal, newborn,…
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WHO EMRO | Regional Coalition for Mental Health
Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean announced the launch of the Regional Coalition for…
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WHO EMRO | International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drugs
On June 26, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by…
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WHO EMRO | Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June marks Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of dementia and its impact on millions…
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WHO EMRO | Tobacco Control Efforts Protect Billions
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning regarding the ongoing global tobacco epidemic, emphasizing the urgent need…
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WHO EMRO | Addressing Plastic Pollution
World Environment Day 2025 is set to take place on June 5, with a strong focus on combating plastic pollution.…
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WHO Launches Cholera Preparedness and Response in EMRO Region
The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at combating cholera in the Eastern Mediterranean Region by…
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WHO EMRO | World Blood Donor Day 2025: ‘Give Blood, Give Life’
World Blood Donor Day (WBDD), celebrated annually on June 14, aims to highlight the critical need for safe blood and…
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WHO EMRO | World No Tobacco Day 2025: Addressing Tobacco Use
On May 31, the world will observe World No Tobacco Day 2025, focusing on the theme “Bright Products. Dark Intentions.”…
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WHO EMRO Opening Remarks by Dr. Hanan Balkhy
It was a momentous occasion as health leaders gathered to discuss the pressing health challenges facing the Eastern Mediterranean Region.…
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