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WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

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WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

@WHOEMRO

Official Twitter account of the World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office. Follow our Regional Director @HananBalkhy.

Cairo, Egypt

Joined March 2011

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HananBalkhyحنان بلخي
@HananBalkhy
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At #2026IsDBGroupAMs’ panel discussion on Investing in Regional Health Security through Wastewater & Environmental Surveillance, I underscored a critical reality: while it takes up to a decade to develop an antibiotic, resistance can emerge in just a few years without responsible
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HananBalkhyحنان بلخي
@HananBalkhy
Jun 15
A sincere appreciation to the #UAE for the strong and continued partnership in advancing global health. The support of @mohapuae and @MBZFoundation to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative enabled critical polio eradication and outbreak response activities in Afghanistan,
WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
@WHOEMRO
Jun 11
Through longstanding partnerships, @mohapuae and @mbz_foundation have supported frontline health workers in Pakistan and Gaza to reach vulnerable children in some of the world’s most challenging settings with life-saving vaccines. Together, these efforts are helping protect
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HananBalkhyحنان بلخي
@HananBalkhy
Jun 15
.@WHO is proud to invite applications for The State of Kuwait Prize for the Control of Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Each year, this prestigious award honors exceptional individuals whose work has advanced the prevention,
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HananBalkhyحنان بلخي
@HananBalkhy
Jun 18
Focused on strengthening regional manufacturing capacity at the Global Vaccine Manufacturing Summit. @WHOEMRO is working with countries across the Eastern Mediterranean Region to strengthen regulatory systems under the strategic flagship initiative to “expand equitable access to
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HananBalkhyحنان بلخي
@HananBalkhy
Jun 18
It was a pleasure to meet and reconnect with Prof. Sarah Gilbert of the Pandemic Science Institute at @UniofOxford. We discussed opportunities to strengthen collaboration in the Region, particularly in advancing clinical trials and vaccine development for diseases of regional
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HananBalkhyحنان بلخي
@HananBalkhy
Jun 18
Delighted to meet with Dr @mimi_darko, Director General of the African Medicines Agency @AU_AMA_, to operationalize the framework of collaboration signed with @WHO at the World Health Assembly last month in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and advance local manufacturing through:
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WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
@WHOEMRO
Jun 18
Consuming naturally occurring dietary fiber, such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits and pulses, lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces the risk of all-cause mortality and type 2 diabetes. The recommended daily intake: 👼2-5 years old: 15g 👦6-9 years old: 21g 👨10+ years old: 25g
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@WHOEMRO
Jun 18
يعمل تناول الألياف الغذائية الطبيعية، مثل الحبوب الكاملة والخضروات والفواكه والبقول، على خفض كوليسترول البروتين الدهني منخفض الكثافة والحد من خطر الوفيات الناجمة عن جميع الأسباب ومرض السكري من النوع 2. مقدار الاستهلاك اليومي الموصى به: 👼سن 2-5 أعوام: 15 غرامًا 👦سن 6-9 أعوام:
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@WHOEMRO
Jun 18
هل أنت مستعد لأول حركة في حملة #كن_نشيطًا؟ حرِّك ذراعيك حول جسمك، ووجّه إبهامك نحو نفسك، ودعنا نرى أكبر ابتسامة على وجهك! جرّب هذه الحركة، وانشر ابتسامتك، واستعد لتحديات أكثر متعة مستوحاة من كأس العالم لكرة القدم 2026! مَن سينضم إلى ابتسامة الفريق؟
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@WHOEMRO
Jun 18
⚽ Ready for your first #BeActive move? Move your arms across your body, point your thumbs towards yourself and give us your biggest smile! 😄 Try the move, share your smile, and get ready for more fun challenges inspired by the @FIFAcom #WorldCup2026! 🏆🌍 Who's joining
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WHO Pakistan
@WHOPakistan
Jun 18
With support from @gavi, @WHO & Sindh inaugurated a WHO-supported vaccination centre to serve 2.5 M people. We are determined to bring medical science & life-saving vaccines to every child & mother, no matter where they leave or who they are @WHOEMRO, @SindhHealthDpt
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WHO Afghanistan
@WHOAfghanistan
Jun 18
The World Health Organization Afghanistan Health Emergency Situation Report No. 64 (covering May 2026) is now published. Check out the report here: 👉bit.ly/4a9EyCG
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Jun 18
التعايش مع السكري يمنح الخبرة. والذين يواجهون تعقيداته ويتخذون بشأنه قرارات لا حصر لها، ويتكيفون معه باستمرار، هم الخبراء الفعليون في التعامل مع هذه الحالة. وينبغي أن يكون المتعايشون مع السكري شركاء في تخطيط استراتيجيات مكافحة السكري وتطبيقها، لا أن تُطلَب مشورتهم في مراحل لاحقة
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