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WHO and Gulf CDC strengthen their strategic partnership to advance health security across the Gulf

October 2026, Cairo, Egypt – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control (Gulf ...
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Fuel and medical supply shortages threaten lifesaving health services in Yemen’s Taiz as access remains severely restricted

Hospitals in Yemen’s Taiz governorate are struggling to maintain lifesaving services amid critical shortages of fuel, oxygen, medicines and medical supplies. With hospital ...
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Treating severe acute malnutrition and saving young lives in Herat, Afghanistan

WHO-supported IPD-SAM centre at Guzara District Hospital, Herat Province. Photo credit WHO Afghanistan21 October 2026, Kabul, ...
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Pakistan, WHO launch first national strategy to end violence affecting millions of children

Pakistan’s Ministry of Human Rights launches the first National Strategy to End Violence Against Children (2026-2031) together with WHO, partners, civil society, youth organizations and children.
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Opening Remarks by Dr Adham Ismail, officer in charge WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region at the Launch of the First Digital Platform for Health Research Prioritization in the ...

Every day, across our Region, health professionals and policymakers face difficult decisions. Where should limited resources go? Which interventions will make the greatest difference? And where do we ...