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World: WHO supports countries to strengthen emergency medical teams amid rising health emergencies across the Eastern Mediterranean Region
By World Health Organization at ReliefWeb
· June 17, 2026
· 3 min read
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Key takeaway The Eastern Mediterranean Region continues to face some of the world's most complex emergencies, including conflicts, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, climate-related events and population displacement.
Why this matters
The World Health Organization's efforts to strengthen emergency medical teams in the Eastern Mediterranean Region come at a critical time, as the region faces numerous complex emergencies, including conflicts, disease outbreaks, and natural disasters. With 117 million people requiring humanitarian aid and urgent health assistance in 2026, the need for rapid and high-quality emergency response is paramount. The establishment of EMTs within national health care systems can help address this need, and countries such as Oman, Yemen, and Egypt are already making progress in this area. The success of EMTs in Libya, where they helped address shortages of specialized staff during emergencies, highlights the potential benefits of these teams. As the region continues to face intensifying challenges, the development of national EMT roadmaps and the implementation of the Emergency Medical Team 2030 Strategy will be crucial in ensuring that countries are equipped to respond to emergencies effectively.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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