REMINDER: Virtual press conference on the upcoming 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean and 2 years of conflict in Gaza -- 8 October 2025 at 11.00 am Cairo time (GMT+3)

October 08, 2025

Wednesday, 08 October 2025

REMINDER MEDIA ADVISORY

Virtual press conference on the upcoming 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean and 2 years of conflict in Gaza

When: Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 11:00 am Cairo time (GMT+3)

What: The Seventy-second session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean comes at a critical time for the Region. This press conference will cover key discussions and expected resolutions from the annual event, including on polio eradication, protecting children from preventable diseases, strengthening health system recovery, advancing access to medicines, addressing substance use and new regional initiatives on climate and health and breast cancer.

Marking 2 years of conflict in Gaza, the briefing will highlight the latest developments on the ground, where the health system remains under severe strain amid ongoing peace talks.

Who:

Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean
Dr Adham Ismail, Director, Programme Management, WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
Dr Annette Heinzelmann, Regional Emergency Director a.i. , WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
Dr Richard Peeperkorn, WHO Representative, occupied Palestinian territory
Aziz Abu Aisha, Head of Emergency and Preparedness Department, Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS)

How: To join the media briefing, please register ahead of time at https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xb1PnU-2QayKXhz3uu-IxQ. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided between Arabic and English.

Media Contact:

EMROmedia@who.int

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