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Universal Health Coverage Day: Cameroon's Achievements Amid Ongoing Healthcare Access Issues

Date: 13 December 2024
Venue: Yaoundé, Cameroon
More than 3.5 million Cameroonians have joined the Universal Health Coverage initiative launched by the Government of Cameroon, which has been operational for 20 months. 

MoPH Launched E-Learning Platform to Enhance the Competencies of Healthcare Practitioners in Qatar

Date: 25 November 2024
Venue: Doha, Qatar
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) of Qatar announced on its official website the launch of the E-Learning Platform by the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP). This electronic educational portal was designed to enhance and develop the competencies of healthcare practitioners in the State of Qatar by providing high-quality educational and training resources.

Türkiye Unveiled Productive Health Model at Turkish Medical World Congress

Date: 15 November 2024
Venue: Ankara, Türkiye

Türkiye promotes its new Productive Health Model initiative during the 10th Session of the Turkish Medical World Congress on November 15, 2024. The model, which was introduced under the leadership of the Turkish Health and Medical Services Directorate (TUSEB), is a strong strategy to reduce dependency on external resources and achieve strategic self-sufficiency and resilience in the health sector by enhancing local production including the production of domestic vaccines and medications, improving healthcare infrastructure, and promoting health security.


The Ministry of Public Health of Qatar Launched a Groundbreaking National Action Plan to Tackle Obesity, Diabetes, and ASCVD in Qatar

Date: 14 November 2024
Venue: Doha, Qatar

The Ministry of Public Health launched Qatar's National Action Plan on Obesity, Diabetes, and Modifiable Risk Factors for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) 2024-2030. The launch took place at the 2024 World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), one of Qatar Foundation’s global initiatives, held on 13-14 November at the Qatar National Convention Centre under the theme “Humanizing Health: Conflict, Equity, and Resilience.” 


The Omani Ministry of Health organised the XIX Annual Congress of Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine

Date: 11 November 2024
Venue: Muscat, Oman

The Omani Ministry of Health organised the XIX Annual Congress of Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine, which was attended by over 300 participants, including doctors and laboratory specialists from various civil and military healthcare institutions in the Sultanate of Oman, as well as from private sector institutions. In addition, there are participants from several other countries around the world. The event features a selection of distinguished local and international speakers specializing in transfusion medicine.


Oman Obtains IMDRF Membership

Date: 10 November 2024
Venue: Muscat, Oman
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance health standards and develop the medical care system, the Sultanate of Oman has obtained associate membership in the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF). This followed Oman’s participation in the Forum's recent conference, held in Seattle, USA, where representatives from various countries, medical device regulatory bodies, and experts in regulatory affairs gathered to discuss the latest developments and challenges related to the regulation and use of medical devices.

SATUHESAT received the AAAH Award 2024

Date: 27 October 2024
Venue: Jakarta, Indonesia

The Indonesian Ministry of Health received a special recognition award in the Digital Health category from the Asia-Pacific Action Alliance on Human Resources for Health (AAAH) through the AAAH Award 2024 for its success in integrating electronic medical records (EMR) through SATUSEHAT. The award was officially announced at the 13th AAAH Conference in Lao PDR, October 27–31. At the event, the Indonesian Ministry of Health also had the opportunity to showcase health technology innovations and SATUSEHAT's achievements to delegates from various countries in the Asia-Pacific. 


Egypt was certified malaria-free

Date: 20 October 2024
Venue: Cairo, Egypt

Egypt received on Sunday 20/10/2024 a certification of malaria elimination as an official recognition by the World Health Organization (WHO) of the country’s malaria-free status at the 2024 Global Congress on Population, Health and Human Development hosted by the New Administrative Capital, east of Cairo.


MoH released the updated National Essential Healthcare Package for Uganda

Date: 18 October 2024
Venue: Kampala, Uganda

The Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP) was developed in 1999 and has undergone periodic reviews overtime. As Uganda continues to undergo significant changes in its social, demographic, economic, and epidemiological structure, it has re-defined its national strategic direction through the Vision 2040, the National Development Plan III, and the National Health Policy III. The country is also committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agendas by the year 2030. 


The Omani Ministry of Health organised the National NWCCP Workshop

Date: 21 April 2024
Venue: Muscat, Oman

The Omani Ministry of Health (MOH) organized the National Women and Child Health Care Plan Workshop (NWCCP). The two-day national workshop gathered general directors of hospitals, general directors of health services in the governorates, representatives from the Royal Oman Police Hospital, the Armed Forces Hospital, Al Diwan Hospital, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, and the Petroleum Development Oman Polyclinic, in addition to department directors from the Directorate General of Health Services in the Ministry’s General Office and representatives from private hospitals.


Qatar became the first country where all its municipalities earned the title of Healthy City

Date: 15 April 2024
Venue: Doha, Qatar

The State of Qatar has managed to build a world-class public healthcare system in recent years thanks to a multi-sectoral approach to health and well-being in the country. The state has invested significantly in enhancing the health and well-being of its population and achieving sustainability in pursuit of Qatar's National Vision 2030.


The Ministry of Health and Prevention of the UAE attended Arab Health 2024

Date: 28 January 2024
Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Ministry of Health and Prevention of the United Arab Emirates attended Arab Health 2024, showcasing a variety of innovative health projects and initiatives, which were designed to improve health services by leveraging digital technologies, predictive models, health information systems, and exploring the nexus between health and climate, under the unified national platform dubbed "Emirates Health". 


MoNHSRC of Pakistan organized Global Health Security Summit 2024

Date: 10 January 2024
Venue: İslamabad, Pakistan

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MoNHSRC) of Pakistan, in its capacity as the chair of the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) hosted the Global Health Security Summit 2024 (GHSS 2024), in collaboration with the health security partners from around the world.