The ceasefire in Gaza brings hope, but immense challenges lie ahead to restore the health system
19 January 2025, Jerusalem, Cairo, Geneva – The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the Gaza ceasefire, hostage and prisoner release deal,…
Regional Health Alliance strategic dialogue: towards a unified regional WHO–UN health agenda …
On 15 January 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, under the leadership of Regional…
Kamal Adwan Hospital out of service following a raid yesterday and repeated attacks since October
28 December 2024 WHO is appalled by yesterday’s raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital, which put the last major health facility…
Yemen reports the highest burden of cholera globally
23 December 2024, Aden, Yemen – Yemen bears the highest burden of cholera globally. The country has experienced persistent cholera…
Lebanon: soaring needs for trauma treatment and rehabilitation
Thousands of civilians require reconstructive surgeries and physical rehabilitation. All but one hospital are gradually reopening, while most are not…
WHO’s Region of the Americas and Eastern Mediterranean Region sign an agreement to enhance …
17 December 2024, Cairo, Egypt – In a significant step towards improving access to essential medicines, the Pan American Health…
International Migrants Day 2024: building a healthier future for all
Wednesday, 18 December 2024 – The theme of this year’s International Migrants Day – Honouring the Contributions of Migrants and…
Universal Health Coverage Day 2024: WHO urges governments to prioritize financial protection …
12 December 2024, Cairo, Egypt — Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is celebrated annually on 12 December. This year’s theme,…
Universal Health Coverage Day 2024: Governments Urged to Prioritize Financial Protection for Health
12 December 2024, Cairo, Egypt — On Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling…
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal special edition: How taxes on tobacco, nicotine and sugar …
5 December 2024 – The Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal (EMJH) has published a special edition examining the role of taxation in…
