12 May 2025, Rabat, Morocco – World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy concluded her first official visit to Morocco, from 5 to 7…
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 28 February 2025 Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Partners, and colleagues, As this policy dialogue on strengthening the public health response to substance use draws to a…
26 February 2025 Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Partners, We are gathered here today to discuss an extremely grave and urgent matter. A matter that destroys individuals, tears families apart and eviscerates…
This tumultuous Oscar season has a certified front-runner.On Saturday night in Los Angeles, more than a month after “Anora” lost every award it was nominated for at the Golden Globes,…
February 2025 Esteemed Chair, Your Excellencies, Director-General, The suffering in the Gaza Strip is beyond comprehension. Tens of thousands of people have died, and around 30 000 have life-changing injuries.…
February 2025 Esteemed Chair, Your Excellencies, Director-General, It is my honour to brief you on the 71st session of the Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean. As a new Regional…
February 2025 Esteemed Chair, Your Excellencies, Director-General, Ours is the only remaining WHO region with endemic wild poliovirus. We have an immense responsibility, which the region has accepted with confidence…