منظمة الصحة العالمية

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Launch National Strategy to Combat Burns in Egypt

The Egyptian Ministry of Health has announced a new national strategy to combat burns in collaboration with the World Health Organization. This initiative aims to save lives and enhance healthcare services by developing 53 specialized medical centers.

Establishing WHO on April 7, 1948, Marks Global Health Milestone

On April 7, 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) was established in Geneva, Switzerland, as the leading global health authority. This date signifies a new beginning in international efforts to address health challenges.

Condemn Israeli Aggression in Lebanon: 57 Medics Killed

The death toll from the Israeli aggression in Lebanon has risen to 57 martyrs and 154 injured among healthcare workers. This escalation has raised widespread international concern.

WHO warns of increasing attacks on health facilities in Iran

The World Health Organization has warned of a rise in attacks on health facilities in Iran, highlighting significant damage to the Pasteur Institute in Tehran. This warning comes amid escalating conflict in the region.

Israeli airstrike kills two Lebanese paramedics and documents victims

Two Lebanese paramedics were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a medical team in the town of Haris. The World Health Organization confirmed 92 attacks on the Lebanese health sector.

Palestinian Health Worker Shot Dead by Occupation Forces in Gaza

A Palestinian driver for the World Health Organization was killed today after Israeli forces opened fire on the organization's vehicle in Khan Younis. This incident highlights the escalating violence in the region amid ongoing humanitarian crises.

Increase in Attacks on Health Facilities in Sudan Signals Humanitarian Crisis

The World Health Organization and UNICEF have warned of a rise in attacks on health facilities in Sudan, as the ongoing conflict approaches its third year, leading to increased casualties and widespread destruction.

WHO Recognizes Saudi Health Control Center as Collaboration Hub

The World Health Organization has designated the National Health Command and Control Center in Saudi Arabia as a collaboration center, reflecting the progress of the health system in the Kingdom. This move enhances knowledge exchange and supports health policy development at both regional and global levels.

Establish National Health Center as WHO Collaborating Center until 2030

The National Health Center for Leadership and Control has been designated as a collaborating center with the World Health Organization until 2030. This decision aims to enhance international cooperation in public health.

Escalate attacks on health facilities in Sudan threaten lives

The World Health Organization and UNICEF have warned of increasing attacks on health facilities in Sudan, depriving communities of essential healthcare. These assaults occur amid multiple crises affecting the country.

Condemn attacks on water desalination facilities in Kuwait

The Director-General of the World Health Organization condemned attacks targeting water desalination facilities in Kuwait, warning of their negative impact on the country's water and health security. These statements come at a critical time as the region faces significant challenges in providing safe drinking water.

Deliver 78.5 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan

The World Health Organization has delivered a shipment of <strong>78.5 tons</strong> of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan from its logistics center in Dubai. This initiative aims to support the country's healthcare sector during a critical time of resource shortages.

Launch urgent call for $30.3 million to support health systems

The World Health Organization has announced an urgent call for $30.3 million to support health systems in five conflict-affected countries in the Middle East, warning that these systems are under severe pressure due to escalating violence in the region.

Call for urgent support for health systems in Middle Eastern countries

The World Health Organization has called for urgent support for health systems in five Middle Eastern countries—Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan—struggling under the pressures of ongoing conflicts. Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the need for immediate funding to address health crises.

Condemn Attacks on Hospitals in Iran as Crimes Against Humanity

Iranian President Masoud Bezhakian has condemned the targeting of hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and the Pasteur Institute in Iran as a blatant crime against humanity. He urged the World Health Organization to take decisive action in response to these violations.

Emergency medical aid shipment arrives in Lebanon with EU support

The World Health Organization announced the arrival of the first emergency medical aid shipment to Lebanon, containing vital medical supplies to support the country's healthcare system. This assistance comes at a critical time as Lebanon faces significant health challenges due to multiple crises.

Enhance Cooperation Between Malaysia and WHO to Combat Infectious Diseases

Malaysia has announced the strengthening of its cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) to improve early detection systems for infectious diseases. This initiative aims to enhance health readiness amid increasing global health threats.

World Health Organization condemns attacks disrupting operations in Iran

The World Health Organization announced its inability to tolerate attacks hindering its operations in Iran, highlighting damage to its facilities due to ongoing U.S.-Israeli aggression. This statement comes amid rising tensions in the region, raising concerns about the impact on health services provided by the organization.

Attacks Near WHO Office in Tehran Leave Staff Unharmed

Areas close to the World Health Organization (WHO) office in Tehran were attacked over the past two nights, raising concerns about staff safety. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that all employees are safe and unharmed.

Egypt Confirms No Meningitis Outbreaks and Prepares for Global Certification

The Egyptian Ministry of Health announced that there are no recorded outbreaks of meningitis in the country, emphasizing its readiness to obtain a certification from the World Health Organization in recognition of its public health achievements.

Report reveals 51 medical workers killed in Lebanon in one month

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, reported that Lebanon has witnessed the deaths of <strong>51 medical workers</strong> due to armed conflict this month. This alarming statistic reflects the escalating violence and its impact on the healthcare sector.

Nine paramedics killed in attacks on healthcare facilities in southern Lebanon

Nine paramedics were killed and seven others injured in a series of attacks targeting healthcare facilities in southern Lebanon. The assaults occurred in five separate villages, highlighting the escalating violence in the region.

Reveal impact of drinking water sodium on blood pressure patients

Dr. Al-Nemr highlights the significant effects of sodium in drinking water on blood pressure patients, emphasizing the need to follow WHO guidelines. This new information raises questions about water quality and its health implications.

Dubai Sends 21.5 Tons of Medical Aid to Lebanon

Dubai has announced the dispatch of <strong>21.5 tons</strong> of medical aid to Lebanon via a land convoy in collaboration with the <strong>World Health Organization</strong>. This humanitarian initiative comes at a critical time when Lebanon is in urgent need of support.

Escalating Iranian War Complicates Global Medical Supply Routes

The World Health Organization faces new challenges in delivering emergency medical supplies from its Dubai hub to crisis areas like Lebanon due to the ongoing Iranian war. Restrictions on air, sea, and land routes have frozen aid shipments, threatening the organization's ability to provide timely support.

Call for Ceasefire in Middle East Amid Health Crisis

The World Health Organization has urged all conflicting parties in the Middle East to cease hostilities, warning that the health situation is deteriorating rapidly. Access to healthcare is collapsing, threatening the lives of millions.

WHO warns of escalating health crisis in Cuba

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has raised alarms over the troubling health situation in Cuba, where the country faces severe energy shortages due to the American blockade, adversely affecting health services.

WHO warns of health crisis in Cuba due to US blockade

The World Health Organization has raised alarms about the deteriorating health situation in Cuba, attributed to the US blockade imposed during the Trump administration, which has led to severe energy shortages. This warning comes as the United Nations seeks to implement an emergency plan to provide fuel for humanitarian purposes.

Drone attack leaves two million people in Darfur without medical care

The World Health Organization reports that over two million people in Darfur, Sudan, lack adequate medical care following a drone attack that rendered the El Daein Teaching Hospital inoperable. The attack, attributed to the Sudanese army, resulted in 70 fatalities and significant destruction.

Iran Demands WHO Action After Attack on Medical Centers

Iran's ambassador to Geneva, Ali Bahraini, has sent a letter to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, urging immediate action following the US-Israeli attack on Iranian medical centers. This incident occurs amid increasing political and economic pressures on Iran.