WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
WHO regional office for 22 countries and territories.
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The WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean is one of six regional offices of the World Health Organization, serving 22 countries and territories across West Asia, North Africa, the Horn of Africa and Central Asia. It was established between 1949 and 1952 under Article 44 of WHO's constitution, which permits regional organizations to address specific area needs. The office covers nearly 583 million people and works with governments and partners to develop health policies and strengthen national health systems.
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