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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
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Young people aren't just the leaders of tomorrow; they are already leading today. Through the Eastern Mediterranean Youth Council, @WHOEMRO is giving them a real seat at the table. Our flagship initiative on investing in a resilient and sustainable health workforce is
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During heatwaves, check regularly on older people and those with chronic conditions, especially if they live alone. Help them stay cool, drink water, avoid direct sun, and seek medical help if they feel dizzy, confused, very weak, or faint.
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أثناء موجات الحر، تفَقَّد أحوال كبار السن وذوي الحالات الصحية المزمنة بانتظام، خصوصًا إذا كانوا يعيشون بمفردهم. ساعدهم على الحفاظ على برودة أجسامهم، وشرب الماء، وتجنب التعرض للشمس المباشرة، والتماس المساعدة الطبية إذا شعروا بالدوار أو التشوش أو الوهن الشديد أو الإغماء.
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📢 تم تمديد الموعد النهائي لتقديم الطلبات حتى 30 تموز/يوليو 2026! فُتح الآن باب التقدم لنَيل جائزة دولة الكويت لمكافحة السرطان والأمراض القلبية الوعائية والسكَّري في إقليم شرق المتوسط. وتهدف الجائزة إلى تكريم الأشخاص الذين قدموا إسهامًا بارزًا في مجال الوقاية من مجموعة
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📢 Deadline extended to 30 July 2026! The State of Kuwait Prize for the Control of Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region is now open for applications. The purpose of the prize is to recognize individuals who have made an
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Jul 14
الخوف والوصم قد يؤديان إلى تأخير الرعاية المنقذة للحياة. فعندما يُعامَل السرطان على أنه مرضٌ حساس يحظر الحديث عنه، فإن الأشخاص ربما يهملون إجراء الفحوص ويتجاهلون علامات التحذير. ولكن مع الكشف المبكر، يمكن علاج العديد من أنواع السرطان. ويمكن أن تساعد الحوارات الصريحة والتوعية
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Jul 14
Fear and stigma can delay lifesaving care. When cancer is treated as a taboo subject people may skip screenings and ignore warning signs. But with early detection, many cancers are treatable. Open conversations, awareness and sharing stories of recovery can help break stigma
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WHO Libya
@WHOLIBYA
Jul 14
. @WHO has launched a new EU-funded project through @eu_echo to expand life-saving health and mental health services for Sudanese refugees and vulnerable host communities in southern Libya. Read the More ⬇️⬇️ emro.who.int/lby/libya-news…
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WHO Libya
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Jul 14
@WHO has launched a new EU-funded project through @eu_echo to expand life-saving health and mental health services for Sudanese refugees and vulnerable host communities in southern Libya. Read more ⬇️ emro.who.int/lby/libya-news…
WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
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Jul 14
Fear and stigma can delay lifesaving care. When cancer is treated as a taboo subject people may skip screenings and ignore warning signs. But with early detection, many cancers are treatable. Open conversations, awareness and sharing stories of recovery can help break stigma
WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
@WHOEMRO
Jul 14
الخوف والوصم قد يؤديان إلى تأخير الرعاية المنقذة للحياة. فعندما يُعامَل السرطان على أنه مرضٌ حساس يحظر الحديث عنه، فإن الأشخاص ربما يهملون إجراء الفحوص ويتجاهلون علامات التحذير. ولكن مع الكشف المبكر، يمكن علاج العديد من أنواع السرطان. ويمكن أن تساعد الحوارات الصريحة والتوعية
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WHO Syria
@WHOSyria
Jul 14
Women, newborns, children and adolescents should have access to safe, quality care. During a one-week mission, @WHOEMRO is working with @WHOSyria and @SyrMOfH to review progress, identify gaps and strengthen maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition services.
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Jul 13
🥵هل تشعر بالحر؟ الأمر أكثر من مجرد عدم الشعور بالراحة. فالحر الشديد يمكن أن يؤثر على جسمك ودماغك وأعضائك الحيوية بطرق خطيرة. احمِ نفسك بالحفاظ على ترطيب الجسم والبرودة، وتَجنُّب ساعات ذروة أشعة الشمس.
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WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
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Jul 13
🥵 Feeling the heat? It’s more than just discomfort. Extreme heat can affect your body, brain and vital organs in serious ways. 🔥Protect yourself by staying hydrated, keeping cool and avoiding peak sun hours.