Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET) Updates

Introduction Neonatal mortality Neonatal death is defined as any death that occurs in the first 28 days of life. Neonatal deaths account for approximately 44% of all deaths of children under five...

This month, EMPHNET played a key role in supporting the immunization efforts of the Sudan Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH). It contributed to various activities that fulfill the broader goal of...

The new issue of the MenMap Newsletter is now available! The Meningitis and Septicemia Mapping Network (MenMap) presents its third newsletter, summarizing epidemiological developments from the past...

The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) stands at the crossroads of complex health challenges caused by conflict, migration, and climate change. The latest issue of the EMPHNET Emergency Bulletin...

TAILORING PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO COUNTRY CONTEXT In response to public health emergencies in the EMR, EMPHNET adapted its Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience (HEPR)...

Promoting Global Health Readiness and Collaboration to Prevent Future Epidemics In an era of unprecedented health challenges, fostering preparedness and strengthening partnerships are critical to...

Editor’s Letter Dear Reader, We are delighted to bring you the latest issue of EMPHNET’s Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) Newsletter! This issue features remarkable updates and achievements...

Beyond the Frontlines: Communities Driving Public Health Responses Emergencies often reveal the true strength of communities, as they step up to lead and take action. In crisis-affected areas, their...

Migration in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) is increasingly driven by climate change and environmental factors. These factors include rising temperatures, water scarcity, and extreme weather...

A Continued Expansion In 2023, EMPHNET initiated operations in new countries within the EMR and it broadened its scope of activities in countries where it was already established. In the Gulf region,...

In an urgent response to the rising threat of mosquito-borne diseases, EMPHNET, in partnership with Sudan’s Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and the Kassala State Ministry of Health (MOH), has...

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) present a significant public health challenge in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where premature mortality due to NCDs remains higher than in any other WHO...