Mohamed Elhakim

𓅓𓎼𓎛𓄿𓅓𓂧 𓇋𓃭𓎛𓄿𓎡𓇋𓅓 - Technical Officer at the World Health Organization, Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office #EMRO @WHOEMRO. Tweets are my own.

[Mohamed Elhakim @DrElhakim]

I am pleased to announce 📢 the publication of my narrative, "Early Action Reviews Using 7-1-7 Approach in Conflict Settings: Strengthening Health Security Through Timely Action in the EMR" in the @EMPHNET Emergency Bulletin.

Link: https://t.co/AyFRfTMMWV

[WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean @WHOEMRO]

Yesterday, a regional workshop on strengthening national Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) was launched in Cairo, bringing together 30 participants from across the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Supported by @WHOEMRO and partners, the workshop aims to strengthen countries’ capacities to establish and develop national EMT systems, aligned with the EMT 2030 Strategy and the regional action plan, contributing to the Global Health Emergency Corps (GHEC) vision.

Participants from the health, humanitarian, academic and civil society sectors will develop national EMT roadmaps, exchange lessons learned, and build the partnerships needed to strengthen emergency preparedness and response across the Region.

@WHO
@WHOEMRO
@AECID_es

[HananBalkhyحنان بلخي @HananBalkhy]

Today, @WHOEMRO launched a 3-day workshop in Cairo to strengthen national Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) across the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Bringing together 30 participants from the health, humanitarian, academic and civil society sectors, the workshop aims to support countries in developing national EMT roadmaps aligned with the EMT 2030 Strategy and the regional action plan.

As emergencies in our Region become more frequent and complex, investing in national EMT capacity is essential to ensure countries can rapidly deploy trained teams, maintain essential health services and save lives when crises strike. Particular attention is being given to supporting #Lebanon's efforts to strengthen its national EMT system as part of broader health system resilience efforts.

This workshop provides a valuable platform to strengthen technical expertise, share lessons learned from regional and global experiences, and build the partnerships needed for sustainable and effective EMT systems contributing to the Global Health Emergency Corps vision.

I thank @AECID_es for their generous support as both a key operational partner and for funding this important workshop. I also thank all participating countries and @WHO experts for their commitment to strengthening emergency preparedness and response across our Region.

Looking ahead, @WHO will continue supporting countries to develop and implement national EMT roadmaps, strengthen training and validation systems, expand regional collaboration, and build a sustainable network of national EMTs capable of responding rapidly to health emergencies.

🇪🇬 🇮🇶 🇯🇴 🇱🇧 🇱🇾 🇴🇲 🇸🇴 🇸🇩 🇸🇾 🇾🇪

[Mohamed Elhakim @DrElhakim]

Pleased to facilitate the discussions during the self-assessment phase of #Tunisia #JEE, held 13–15 May 2026 in Tunis 🇹🇳

A valuable step to strengthen #IHR core capacities, preparedness, readiness & #healthsecurity through national ownership and multisectoral collaboration.

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Congratulations to the Kingdom of #SaudiArabia on the successful completion of this year’s #Hajj. My special appreciation to all health workers whose efforts contributed to a safe and healthy Hajj season. Eid Mubarak!

https://t.co/h2QvVh4R9Z

[HananBalkhyحنان بلخي @HananBalkhy]

اتقدم بالتهنئة والشكر والعرفان للمملكة العربية السعودية على الجاهزية الصحية لموسم حج 1447هـ والجهود المبذولة لتمكين ضيوف الرحمن من أداء مناسكهم بصحة وطمأنينة.

وشملت هذه الجهود استخدام أحدث التقنيات الصحية بما في ذلك استخدام الروبوتات والدرونز، وتوفير الخدمات الصحية في مواقع مختلفة بيسر وسهولة، ومتابعة حالة الحجاج الصحية خلال رحلتهم.

وقامت فرق منظمة الصحة العالمية بمرافقة السلطات السعودية في مراقبة الوضع الصحي للحجيج ورصد الأمراض المعدية، ويسعدنا أن نعلن إتمام موسم الحج في سلام ونشكر السلطات السعودية على هذا المجهود العظيم.

ويجسد ما تحقق خلال موسم حج 1447هـ ريادة المملكة في إدارة الحشود وتقديم الرعاية الصحية خلال التجمعات البشرية الكبرى، ويعكس كفاءة المنظومة الصحية السعودية وقدرتها على توظيف الإمكانات البشرية والتقنية لخدمة ضيوف الرحمن، بما ينسجم مع مستهدفات رؤية المملكة 2030

نتشرف في منظمة الصحة العالمية بالتعاون معكم دائمًا وكل عام وأنتم بخير.

#حياكم_الله
#حج_بصحة

@SaudiMOH | @FahadAlJalajel | @HajMinistry | @tfrabiah | @spokesman_moh | @Saudi_PHA l @UN l @UNarabic

[WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean @WHOEMRO]

On #Arafah Day, local authorities in Saudi Arabia successfully reached #Hajj1447AH pilgrims across all locations with health and awareness services.

Special attention was given to the prevention of overheating and heat-related illnesses due to high daytime temperatures. Drinking water and protective umbrellas were handed out, while pilgrims were regularly advised to avoid direct sun exposure and to take adequate rest.

Hospitals and health facilities were also fully equipped and prepared to receive and manage all cases related to heat stress and heatstroke.

@WHOEMRO teams are on the ground throughout the #Hajj season to follow up on the various public health measures and to provide support to the Saudi authorities whenever needed.

#Partners4Health | #HealthyHajj

[WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean @WHOEMRO]

في يوم #عرفة، نجحت السلطات المحلية في المملكة العربية السعودية في تقديم الخدمات الصحية والتوعوية إلى الحجاج هذا العام في جميع مواقعهم.

وكان هناك اهتمام خاص بالوقاية من الإجهاد الحراري والأمراض المرتبطة بالحرارة بسبب ارتفاع درجات الحرارة في النهار. فكانت السلطات توزع توزيع مياه الشرب والمظلات الواقية، مع تقديم النصائح إلى الحجاج بانتظام بتجنب التعرض المباشر لأشعة الشمس وأخذ قسط كاف من الراحة.

وكانت المستشفيات والمرافق الصحية مجهزة تجهيزًا كاملًا ومستعدة لاستقبال جميع حالات الإجهاد الحراري وضربات الشمس والتدبير العلاجي لها.

وتعمل فرق المكتب الإقليمي لمنظمة الصحة العالمية لشرق المتوسط@WHOEMRO على أرض الواقع طوال موسم #الحج لمتابعة مختلف تدابير الصحة العامة وتقديم الدعم إلى السلطات السعودية عند الحاجة.

#شركاء_من_أجل_الصحة

[HananBalkhyحنان بلخي @HananBalkhy]

As pilgrims from around the world gather at Mount Arafat, southeast of Makkah 🕋 in #SaudiArabia 🇸🇦, on their sacred journey of #Hajj1447AH, @WHO teams are on the ground alongside Saudi authorities to provide support where needed and to work closely to monitor the health situation.

#Hajj is a profound time of reflection, one that embodies the shared human values of respect, compassion and peace. @WHO reaffirms its commitment to advancing these values, recognizing health as a powerful bridge to peace, dignity and well-being for all.

حج مبرور وذنب مغفور وكل علم وانتم بخير.

@SaudiMOH | @MoHU_En
#Partners4Health | #Healthy_Hajj

[Mohamed Elhakim @DrElhakim]

Sincere appreciation to the Libyan Ministry of Health, #NCDC, the National #IHR Focal Point, @WHOLIBYA, and @WHOEMRO colleagues for their leadership, coordination, and technical support.

#IHR #JEE #NAPHS #Libya #HealthSecurity #GlobalHealthSecurity #PandemicPreparedness #WHO

[Mohamed Elhakim @DrElhakim]

It was a privilege to contribute to the Joint External Evaluation #JEE of #Libya 🇱🇾 assessing #IHR (2005) core capacities, conducted from 25–28 April 2026, as mission co-lead and subject matter expert.

This marked an important milestone, eight years after Libya’s previous JEE.

[Mohamed Elhakim @DrElhakim]

I was also honored to support the National Action Plan for Health Security #NAPHS mission from 29–30 April 2026 as co-facilitator.

The NAPHS process helped translate JEE findings and priority recommendations into a practical roadmap for advancing #IHR implementation in #Libya 🇱🇾

[Mohamed Elhakim @DrElhakim]

Honored to facilitate & participate as subject-matter expert at the Joint External Evaluation #JEE in #Libya 🇱🇾 followed by the development of the National Action Plan for Health Security #NAPHS, from 25 to 30 April 2026, in #Tripoli.

#HealthSecurity #NorthAfrica #Preparedness

[WHO Libya @WHOLIBYA]

Today, Libya 🇱🇾 has successfully completed the Second Round of the Joint External Evaluation #JEE, marking a major milestone in strengthening national capacities under the International Health Regulations #IHR (2005).

[Mohamed Elhakim @DrElhakim]

Privileged to facilitate workshop on #EAR using the #717 target in #Tunisia (6–8 April). Bringing together multisectoral experts, used real event data & SimExs to identify bottlenecks, strengthen early detection, notification, & response, support action planning.

#HealthSecurity

[Mohamed Elhakim @DrElhakim]

الحمدلله 🇪🇬

[Robin Brooks @robin_j_brooks]

Incredibly proud of Egypt. After many years of pegging to the Dollar and resisting a free float, this shock has seen the Pound weaken as uncertainty mounts and then rise once it subsides. This isn't easy or painless. But it's the right thing to do. Kudos!
https://t.co/4UnVt9MB13

[Bloomberg @business]

Egypt agreed to buy all the gas that will be produced from the Aphrodite deposit in Cyprus, as the North African country looks to ensure long-term supply and reduce reliance on Israel https://t.co/btSenbZnmX

[Mohamed Elhakim @DrElhakim]

#EarlyActionReview #EAR

[WHO Tunisia @WHOTunisia]

Early detection. Rapid reporting. Timely response.
Through the 7-1-7 approach, #Tunisia is strengthening collaboration across sectors to better prevent and respond to health emergencies.
#HealthSecurity

[Reuters @Reuters]

In a heart-rending moment, preterm babies who had been evacuated from a Gaza hospital and moved to Egypt for safety during the Israel-Hamas war were finally reunited with their mothers after two years as part of a United Nations mission https://t.co/W4a8p4f5eg