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WHO EMRO | World Health Assembly Adopts Historic Pandemic Resolution
Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) have reached a historic milestone by adopting the world’s first Pandemic Agreement.…
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WHO EMRO and WHO Foundation Initiate First Partnership in the GCC
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, witnessed a significant milestone on May 19, 2025, as the WHO Foundation entered into its first corporate…
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Opening Remarks by Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean
It was a momentous occasion on May 12, 2025, as distinguished guests gathered to discuss the critical need for equitable…
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WHO EMRO | 8th UN Global Road Safety Week: Make Walking Safe
12 May 2025 marks the commencement of the eighth UN Global Road Safety Week in Cairo, Egypt, with a renewed…
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Dr. Sulianti Saroso: Pioneering Leader in Indonesian Public Health
Dr. Sulianti Saroso (10 May 1917 – 29 April 1991) was Indonesia’s first female doctor.
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WHO EMRO | World Hand Hygiene Day 2025: Focus on Gloves
6 May 2025, Cairo, Egypt – This year’s World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD) emphasizes the vital importance of hand hygiene…
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WHO EMRO | WHO Regional Director Concludes Visit to Address Health Issues
WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr. Hanan Balkhy, recently wrapped up a productive three-day visit to Tunisia from…
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WHO EMRO | Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine
On World Malaria Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners launched a new campaign titled “Malaria Ends…
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WHO EMRO | Address by Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director
It was a momentous occasion as Princess Nouf bint Muhammad bin Abdullah addressed distinguished guests at a gathering focused on…
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WHO EMRO | World Immunization Week 2025 Goals Explained
World Immunization Week 2025, taking place from April 24 to April 30, emphasizes the critical role of vaccines in safeguarding…
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Sudan’s Health Crisis Deepens Amid Conflict
As Sudan approaches the rainy season, the nation’s health system teeters on the brink of collapse, exacerbated by ongoing conflict…
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WHO Strengthens Health Ties with Qatar
March 2025, Doha, Qatar – Dr. Hanan Balkhy, the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, has wrapped up a…
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Urgent Call for Aid Amid Gaza Crisis
In a recent briefing, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean highlighted the dire humanitarian situation…
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Urgent Health Crisis Looms in Afghanistan
17 March 2025, Kabul, Afghanistan – The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a grave warning regarding the potential closure…
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WHO Champions Gender Equality for Women in Health
On March 8, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) will celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme “For ALL Women…
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