Qatar is taking part in the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, which commences today in Cairo and lasts for four days. The meetings are held in a hybrid manner involving in-person attendance as well as virtual participation. Minister of Public Health H E Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari chairs the Qatar’s delegation in the virtual meetings.
The State of Qatar is also participating in the virtual exhibition accompanying the meetings of the Regional Committee - Success Stories - where Qatar’s Healthy Cities are showcased. It is worth remarking that Qatar is the first in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to receive the WHO Healthy City award for all its municipalities thanks to the country’s enormous efforts in providing sustainable and healthier options for its population.
The WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean meetings will discuss several key stressing issues in the field public health, including building resilient health systems to promote universal health coverage; preventing, controlling, and eradicating communicable diseases; promoting health and wellbeing in the region; promoting digital health and the “One Health” approach.
