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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Dr. Hanan Balkhy, the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, reported that four ambulances in Iran were damaged.
WHO: Xung đột tại Trung Đông làm đứt gãy mạng lưới cung ứng vật tư y tế toàn cầu
Vietnam· 2026-03-06
Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO’s regional director for the eastern Mediterranean, discussed the impact of strikes on ambulances and health sites in Iran.
At least 13 hospitals and health facilities hit during attacks on Iran, WHO says | Global development
United Kingdom· 2026-03-05
Hanan Balkhy highlighted the critical phase the region is undergoing in reducing the transmission of wild polio virus.
خبراء: الإمارات شريك محوري في الوصول إلى «اللحظة الأقرب للقضاء على المرض»
United Arab Emirates· 2025-12-08
Hanan Balkhy, regional director for the UN health body, warned that infectious diseases are 'spiralling out of control'.
Israel to ramp up pressure on Hamas over return of dead hostages – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-18
Hanan Balkhy is the regional director for the UN health body, warning about the rising infectious diseases in Gaza.
Gaza aid still critically scarce, say agencies, as Israel delays convoys | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-17
Hanan Balkhy, the regional director of the organization, stated that the health sector in Gaza has been dismantled.
la propagation des épidémies dans la bande de Gaza « hors de contrôle » – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-10-17She is the regional director for WHO-EMRO.
World no closer to polio eradication after 37 years, $22bn spent: IMB - World
Pakistan· 2025-09-22
Dr. Hanan Balkhy is the Regional Director of the WHO for the Eastern Mediterranean.
Dénoncer les tactiques de l’industrie du tabac pour protéger les femmes et les adolescents (Tribune)
Morocco· 2025-06-15
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.
Nigeria's Healthcare System Faces Challenges Amid Donor Funding Decline
Nigeria· 2025-06-07
Hanan Balkhy is the WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean regional director who commented on the budget.
WHO cuts budget after US withdrawal, faces $1.7bn shortfallNigeria· 2025-05-28
Hanan Balkhy is the regional director of the WHO for the Eastern Mediterranean.
OMS a anunțat că majoritatea medicamentelor în Gaza sunt aproape epuizate – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-05-26Hanan Balkhy is the regional director of the World Health Organization for the Eastern Mediterranean.
Le gel de l’aide étrangère américaine aggrave la situation sanitaire dans les zones de conflit
France· 2025-04-21
Dr. Hanan Balkhy urged the new U.S. ambassador in Israel to push the country to lift Gaza’s blockade.
Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no choice’ but to continue fighting in Gaza
Canada· 2025-04-20
Dr. Hanan Balkhy urged the new U.S. ambassador to Israel to ease the blockade on Gaza.
Serangan Israel di Gaza: Lebih 90 terbunuh dalam tempoh 48 Jam
Malaysia· 2025-04-20
Dr Hanan Balkhy, the head of the World Health Organisation’s eastern Mediterranean office, urged the new US ambassador in Israel to push the country to lift Gaza’s blockade.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in 48 hours, say Palestinians – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-19Hanan Balkhy said that some Gazans were so desperate that they were eating animal food, grass, and drinking sewage water.
With no meat or aid, Gazans turn to sea turtles for survivalNigeria· 2025-04-19
Dr Hanan Balkhy is the WHO’s assistant director-general for antimicrobial resistance and discusses the growing threat of fungal infections.
Could there be a ‘zombie fungal pandemic’?
Australia· 2025-04-14
Dr Hanan Balkhy emphasized the urgency of addressing tuberculosis and the need for decisive action from Member States.
World marks Tuberculosis Day with calls for urgent action
Tanzania· 2025-03-24Hanan Balkhy is the Regional Director of the World Health Organization for the Eastern Mediterranean.
منظمة الصحة العالمية تضع خارطة طريق لإعادة بناء النظام الصحى فى غزة
Egypt· 2025-03-06