WHO Qatar

Official account of the World Health Organization Country Office in the State of Qatar 🇶🇦
الحساب الرسمي لمكتب منظمة الصحة العالمية في دولة قطر🇶🇦

[WHO Qatar @WHO_Qatar]

Ahead of #WHA78, Qatar and @WHO held their Second High-Level Strategic Dialogue, reinforcing collaboration through a Letter of Intent for the Country Cooperation Strategy and a Core Voluntary Contribution - highlighting shared priorities in health systems, innovation, and equity.

[WHO Afghanistan @WHOAfghanistan]

The World Health Organization Afghanistan Health Emergency Situation Report No. 57 (covering October 2025) is now published. Check out the report here: 👉https://t.co/5IPBISQbXw

[WHO Qatar @WHO_Qatar]

على هامش مؤتمر القمة العالمية الثانية للتنمية الاجتماعية،وقّعت منظمة الصحة العالمية وقطر الخيرية مذكرة تفاهم تهدف إلى تعزيز التعاون وتوسيع نطاق المبادرات المشتركة في مجال الصحة العامة لدعم المجتمعات عبر بناء القدرات،والاستجابة للطوارئ،وتعزيز نظم الصحة،وغيرها من مجالات التعاون.

[WHO Qatar @WHO_Qatar]

On the sidelines of #WSSD2, @WHO and Qatar Charity signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation and expand joint public health initiatives supporting communities through capacity building, emergency response, and health systems strengthening, among others.

[WHO Qatar @WHO_Qatar]

#هل_تعلم⁉️ أن ما يقرب من 0.5-1% من سرطانات الثدي تحدث بين صفوف الرجال على مستوى العالم.

ويتبع علاج سرطان الثدي لدى الرجال نفس مبادئ التدبير العلاجي المُتبعة مع النساء. 

#شهر_التوعية_بسرطان_الثدي

[WHO Qatar @WHO_Qatar]

#DYK⁉️Approximately 0.5–1% of breast cancers occur in men, globally.

The treatment of breast cancer in men follows the same principles of management as for women. 

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

[HananBalkhyحنان بلخي @HananBalkhy]

في اليوم العالمي لشلل الأطفال هذا العام، لدي رسالة بسيطة: لقد قطعنا شوطًا طويلًا للغاية، ولا يمكننا التراجع الآن.

وبفضل سنوات من الشراكة والمثابرة، أصبح الملايين من الأطفال يتمتعون بالحماية من شلل الأطفال. ولكن المهمة لم تنته بعد.

فليس هذا وقت الاستسلام، بل وقت تجديد الالتزام.

والاستثمار في استئصال شلل الأطفال يعني الاستثمار في مستقبل أوفرَ صحة وأكثر أمانًا لكل طفل. فبتكاتفنا معًا، نستطيع إنجاز المهمة والقضاء على شلل الأطفال إلى الأبد.

#القضاء_على_شلل_الأطفال l #متحدون_للقضاء_على_شلل_الأطفال l @WHO l @WHOEMRO l @Rotary l @gatesfoundation l @KSRelief l @KSAPermanentGVA l @MofaQatar_EN l @UAEMissionToUN l @WHOAfghanistan l @WHOPakistan

[HananBalkhyحنان بلخي @HananBalkhy]

This #WorldPolioDay, I have a simple message: we’ve come too far to turn back now.

Thanks to years of partnership and persistence, millions of children are protected from polio. But the job isn’t done.

This is not the time to quit — it’s time to recommit.

Investing in #polio eradication means investing in a healthier, safer future for every child. Together, we can finish the job and make polio history.

#EndPolio l #UnitedtoEndPolio l @WHO

[HananBalkhyحنان بلخي @HananBalkhy]

Ministers of health and their delegations meet at the #EMRC72 for a healthier future for more than 750 million people across the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

We believe in the right of #HealthForAll, and regional solidarity is the way forward.

We must build systems that are resilient, self-reliant and worthy of our people.

Instead of war, peace.
Instead of despair, hope.
Instead of indifference, compassion.
Instead of sickness, health.

Please find my full Verbal Statement at #EMRC72:
https://t.co/QB26DY1Pd5

#Partners4Health

[HananBalkhyحنان بلخي @HananBalkhy]

The Polio Legacy Challenge (PLC) is more than a campaign against polio – it’s a commitment to building a healthier future for Afghanistan.

With the support of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, the PLC embodies the Region’s united solidarity for a polio-free Afghanistan.

Today’s side-meeting with the Executive Sponsors reaffirmed our shared resolve to protect every Afghan child from polio – and to build a stronger, more resilient health system for the future.

@ChrisJElias | @gatesfoundation | @KSRelief_EN | @SaudiMOH | @MOPHQatar | @mohapuae | @isdb_group | @nhsrcofficial | @qatar_fund | @mbz_foundation | @Rotary | @UNICEF | @gavi | @CDCgov

[HananBalkhyحنان بلخي @HananBalkhy]

Polio eradication remains one of @WHO’s highest priorities. The progress made by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative #GPEI over the years reflects the collective efforts of governments, health workers, communities and partners who have stood shoulder to shoulder in this effort. Yet, the Eastern Mediterranean Region still bears the final burden of this disease.

On the eve of #EMRC72, government officials and partners met at the high-level event “United to End Polio” reaffirming their unwavering political and financial commitment to make sure we #MakePolioHistory.

To all our partners: thank you for standing with us.

@ChrisJElias | @gatesfoundation | @KSRelief_EN | @SaudiMOH | @MOPHQatar | @mohapuae | @isdb_group | @nhsrcofficial | @qatar_fund | @mbz_foundation | @Rotary | @UNICEF | @gavi | @CDCgov

#Partners4Health

[WHO Qatar @WHO_Qatar]

بدأت اليوم الدورة الثانية والسبعون للجنة الإقليمية لمنظمة الصحة العالمية لشرق المتوسط، لمناقشة أولويات الصحة العامة من إتاحة الأدوية إلى تغيّر المناخ والوقاية من السرطان. الدكتورة ريانة بو حاقة،ممثل منظمة الصحة العالمية في قطر تشارك رؤيتها. ⬇️
#EMRC72 #شركاء_من_أجل_الصحة

[WHO Qatar @WHO_Qatar]

The 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean starts today - tackling priorities from access to medicines to climate action and cancer prevention. Dr Rayana Bou Haka, @WHO Representative to Qatar, shares her reflections ⬇️
#EMRC72 #Partners4Health

[WHO Qatar @WHO_Qatar]

التاريخ العائلي للإصابة بسرطان الثدي قد يزيد من خطر الإصابة، لكن معظم النساء اللواتي تم تشخيصهن بالمرض ليس لديهن تاريخ عائلي معروف.

عدم وجود تاريخ عائلي لا يعني أن الخطر غير موجود- الفحص المبكر ينقذ الحياة.🌸

#شهر_التوعية_بسرطان_الثدي

[WHO Qatar @WHO_Qatar]

Having a family history of #BreastCancer can increase your risk - but most women diagnosed don’t have a family history at all. Regular screening saves lives.

It is advised to always do breast self-examination and be aware of your breast health. 🌸

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

[WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean @WHOEMRO]

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay

1 in 6 people in the @WHOEMRO Region live with a mental health condition. This is partially due to the emergencies which affect 9 of the 22 countries.

This compares to 1 in 7 people living with mental health conditions globally.

Mental health is an essential component of health, well-being and sustainable development. However, it remains one of the most neglected areas of public health.

WHO estimates that more than 1 in 5 people exposed to adversity in the last 12 months are likely to suffer from mental health problems, such as mild forms of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. While 1 in 11 people develop severe mental health conditions that compromise their ability to function and survive in emergencies. People with severe conditions are especially vulnerable during and after emergencies and need access to basic needs and clinical care.
Let’s make mental health a priority in every crisis.

[HananBalkhyحنان بلخي @HananBalkhy]

Next week, the @WHOEMRO team welcomes ministers of health, delegations and partners to the Seventy second session of the @WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, our most important annual governing body event in the Region.

📺 Watch my video message outlining what we are going to discuss with the Member States and partners between 15 and 17 October.

#Partners4Health | #EMRC72

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Tobacco control saves lives.💪✨

Here’s how:
📊 Monitor: track tobacco and its deadly consequences.
🚭 Protect: More smoke-free spaces.
🤝 Offer help: Increase support for quitting.
⚠️ Increase warnings: Graphic warnings work.
🚫 Enforce ad bans: More ad bans.
💰 Raise taxes: a great reason to quit.

Let's keep going!🚀💪

Read the report: https://t.co/OWheLFxaQx

#TobaccoExposed #NoTobacco

[WHO Qatar @WHO_Qatar]

أكتوبر/ تشرين الأول هو #شهر_التوعية_بسرطان_الثدي 🎀

على كل امرأة مراجعة الطبيب عند ظهور أي من هذه الأعراض:

🌸تغيير في مظهر الحلمة
🌸إفرازات غير طبيعية أو دموية من الحلمة
🌸تَكَوُّن كُتَلة في الثَدْي
🌸تغيُّر لون الثدي
🌸ظهور تنقير في جلد الثدي
🌸ألم في الثدي أو الحلمة

[WHO Qatar @WHO_Qatar]

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 🎀

Women should seek medical attention if they see:

🌸a change in nipple appearance
🌸abnormal or bloody nipple discharge
🌸a lump in the breast
🌸a change in breast colour
🌸a pitting of the breast skin
🌸a breast or nipple pain

[HananBalkhyحنان بلخي @HananBalkhy]

Grateful for the trust of @QRCS in @WHO and their important role in public health. I reaffirmed to Mr Faisal Al-Emadi, Secretary-General of the Qatar Red Crescent Society, our commitment to strengthening our collaboration across the @WHOEMRO Region, focusing on first line vaccinators, capacity building for the health work force, and humanitarian response.

@WHO_Qatar
#Partners4Health