On International #OverdoseAwarenessDay, we must face the stark reality of substance use in the Eastern Mediterranean Region where: 1️⃣it exceeds the global rate 2️⃣only 1 in 13 people receive treatment 3️⃣only 5 countries have screening and brief interventions available

To meet the emergency surgery needs of over 11,600 patients seeking treatment in Port Sudan Teaching Hospital, World Health Organization (WHO) delivered 150 MT of medical supplies to the hospital together with supply chain management tools, ensuring the smooth running of the 24-hour emergency pharmacy. 🇸🇩

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of #Afghanistan. World Health Organization (WHO) stands with communities in this difficult time, delivering urgent care and support. WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean l United Nations l الأمم المتحدة

September is #ChildhoodCancer awareness month! Childhood cancer is not preventable, but it is curable. It is important that healthcare providers or parents recognize early signs and symptoms for timely diagnosis and treatment. Early diagnosis increases the body's response to

يجب أن نواجه الحقيقة الصارخة لتعاطي مواد الإدمان في إقليم شرق المتوسط، حيث: 1️⃣تعاطي مواد الإدمان في الإقليم يتجاوز المعدل العالمي 2️⃣لا يتلقى العلاج إلا شخصٌ واحدٌ فقط من بين كل 13 شخصًا 3️⃣لا يتوفر الفحص والتدخلات العاجلة إلا في 5 بلدان فقط إن تسريع إجراءات الصحة العامة بشأن

أيلول/ سبتمبر هو #شهر_التوعية_بسرطان_الأطفال! لا سبيل إلى الوقاية من سرطان الأطفال، لكن يمكن الشفاء منه. ومن المهم أن يتعرف مقدمو الرعاية الصحية أو الآباء على العلامات والأعراض المبكرة من أجل التشخيص والعلاج في الوقت المناسب. فالتشخيص المبكر يزيد استجابة الجسم للعلاج، ويقلل عبء

The chances of surviving childhood cancer is 80% if they live in a high-income country, but drops to less than 30% if they happen to be in low or middle income country. Where a child lives should not determine if they can overcome childhood cancer. WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean is working with

This week, WHO Pakistan along with partners is mobilizing 200,000 vaccinators and WHO staff to support the Government of Pakistan to vaccinate 28M children against paralytic polio across 99 districts. Together, we can end this global and regional health threat. #EndPolio

Needs in El Fasher continue to escalate as World Health Organization (WHO) with United Nations Sudan awaits a humanitarian corridor to deliver lifesaving supplies. >500 days under siege 260K trapped with no access to aid 35 health facilities destroyed 5K suspected cholera cases & 98 deaths 130K children malnourished

The impact of the deadly earthquake in eastern #Afghanistan is devastating. My thoughts are with everyone affected. WHO Afghanistan team is supporting the response in hospitals and health facilities, and assessing immediate health needs. Additional supplies and team deployments

.WHO Afghanistan has issued its first Situation Report on the devastating #earthquake that struck eastern #Afghanistan on 31 August 2025. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the health impact, response efforts, and urgent needs in the affected areas. Access the full

💡 Strengthening Science and Data Systems for Health Decisions This week, WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean is convening a 5-day country consultative meeting to advance the generation, use, and governance of data and evidence for health policy and decision-making across the Region – essential to achieve

Thanks to The Gov't of Japan, and in collaboration with Ministry of Health and UNOPS, World Health Organization (WHO) is equipping Homs Grand Hospital with MRI & CT units, ICU beds & more. The hospital serves 1.5M+ people and will boost health workers’ capacity to diagnose, treat & care for patients. 📸👇

Cholera is preventable and treatable. Every week across the Eastern Mediterranean Region: ⚠️Nearly 60 people die from cholera ⚠️More than 5,000 people are infected An estimated 1 in 5 people in our Region remains at risk—mainly because of inadequate access to clean water and

الكوليرا مرضٌ يمكن الوقاية منه وعلاجه. في كل أسبوع في أنحاء إقليم شرق المتوسط: ⚠️يموت ما يقرب من 60 شخصًا بسبب الكوليرا ⚠️يُصاب أكثر من 5,000 شخص بعدوى الكوليرا وتشير التقديرات إلى أن شخصًا من كل 5 أشخاص في إقليمنا لا يزال عُرضةً لخطر الإصابة بالكوليرا، ويرجع ذلك في الأساس إلى

The EU, through EU Humanitarian Aid | Middle East & North Africa, is providing €22 million to keep health services running for 6.5 million+ people across #Syria.   This will help deliver essential care, respond to disease outbreaks & more.   Thank you, EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺, for standing with Syria. bit.ly/4mLKLJl

.WHO Pakistan Rep. & #UAE Pakistan Assistance Program’s Director Mr. Abdullah Khalifa Al-Ghafli joined frontliners vaccinating children against paralytic polio at Tarlai’s Rural Health Center. With UAE funding, World Health Organization (WHO) supports Pakistan to protect millions of children. Thank you.

📣WHO launches the Arabic translation of the WHO Guidance for Best Practices for Clinical Trials This milestone will support stronger governance, enhance the quality and integrity of clinical research, and promote greater participation in global scientific collaboration across

📣منظمة الصحة العالمية تُصدر الترجمة العربية لإرشادات المنظمة بشأن أفضل الممارسات في مجال التجارب السريرية أصبح بذلك هذا المرجع العالمي الأساسي في متناول جمهورٍ أكبر من الباحثين والأجهزة التنظيمية والمهنيين الصحيين في جميع أنحاء الإقليم. ومن شأن هذا الإنجاز أن يدعم الحوكمة،