Hanan Balkhy
Dr. Hanan Balkhy is the Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean at the World Health Organization (WHO). She is known for her leadership in public health initiatives across the region, particularly in areas affected by conflict and humanitarian crises. In recent news, she, alongside WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced a roadmap for rebuilding the healthcare system in Gaza, focusing on urgent needs such as mental health services and chronic disease management.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 62,338 | $2,700,000 | 2,479$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 176,979 | $340,000 | 618$ |
| Totals | 2 | 165,224,594 | 239,317 | $3,040,000 | 3,097$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Vietnam:
Dr. Hanan Balkhy, the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, reported that four ambulances in Iran were damaged.
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United Kingdom:
Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO’s regional director for the eastern Mediterranean, discussed the impact of strikes on ambulances and health sites in Iran.
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United Arab Emirates:
Hanan Balkhy highlighted the critical phase the region is undergoing in reducing the transmission of wild polio virus.
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Ireland:
Hanan Balkhy, regional director for the UN health body, warned that infectious diseases are 'spiralling out of control'.
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United Kingdom:
Hanan Balkhy is the regional director for the UN health body, warning about the rising infectious diseases in Gaza.
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Tunisia:
Hanan Balkhy, the regional director of the organization, stated that the health sector in Gaza has been dismantled.
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Pakistan:
She is the regional director for WHO-EMRO.
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Morocco:
Dr. Hanan Balkhy is the Regional Director of the WHO for the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Nigeria:
According to WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Regional Director, Hanan Balkhy, 60 per cent of the base budget for 2027 has been secured through contributions from donor countries and international foundations.
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Nigeria:
Hanan Balkhy is the WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean regional director who commented on the budget.
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