IWD 2025 | Regional Director’s message on International Women’s Day

In the Eastern Mediterranean, 2 out of 3 health workers are women, making them a significant contributor to the health sector., women face many challenges such as gender pay gap, disparities in leadership representation, and societal expectations that can impact their career advancement. WHO EMRO’s flagship initiative for “investing in a resilient health workforce” aims to empower and build a fit-for-purpose sustainable health workforce across the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Watch Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, me… Video by YouTube channel.