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Dr Adham Ismail
Director of Programme Management
WHO Regional Office for the Eastern
Mediterranean
14 October 2024
Overview of the Regional
Director's flagship
initiatives
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Health crises
can severely
disrupt
economies
Economic
inequality
worsens health
outcomes
A strong
health care
system brings
resilience
Health and
economic
recovery are
interconnected
Digital health
innovation as
an economic
driver
Health and the economy  lessons
learned from COVID-19?
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Supply chains and global health dependencies
Impact on the health workforce
Mental health and productivity
Health and the economy  lessons
learned from COVID-19?
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Regional
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Flagship initiatives as accelerators for
the regional strategic operational plan
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(RSOP)

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Editor's Notes

  • #2: Health Crises Can Severely Disrupt Economies Lockdowns and health system strain halted economic activity globally. Sectors like tourism, hospitality, and retail were particularly impacted. Public health investments are essential to buffer against such shocks. Economic Inequality Worsened Health Outcomes Lower-income communities faced greater barriers to healthcare and suffered more severe outcomes. Economic disparities were linked to higher mortality and morbidity rates during the pandemic. Resilience Requires a Strong Healthcare System Countries with robust healthcare systems recovered faster economically. Pandemic preparedness proved to be a key determinant of economic resilience. Health and Economic Recovery Are Interconnected Vaccine rollouts and public health interventions drove economic reopening. Investing in healthcare infrastructure can stimulate economic recovery and growth. Digital Health Innovation as an Economic Driver COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of telemedicine and digital health tools, creating new economic opportunities in the health tech sector. Mental Health and Productivity Mental health challenges surged, affecting workforce productivity and economic output. Support for mental health became a critical part of recovery strategies. Supply Chains and Global Health Dependencies Disruptions in medical supplies, especially for vaccines and personal protective equipment, highlighted the need for stronger health-economy ties and global cooperation. Impact on the Health Workforce Health workers faced burnout, mental health challenges, and physical strain, leading to workforce shortages. Supporting, protecting, and investing in the health workforce is vital for both health system resilience and economic stability.
  • #3: Health Crises Can Severely Disrupt Economies Lockdowns and health system strain halted economic activity globally. Sectors like tourism, hospitality, and retail were particularly impacted. Public health investments are essential to buffer against such shocks. Economic Inequality Worsened Health Outcomes Lower-income communities faced greater barriers to healthcare and suffered more severe outcomes. Economic disparities were linked to higher mortality and morbidity rates during the pandemic. Resilience Requires a Strong Healthcare System Countries with robust healthcare systems recovered faster economically. Pandemic preparedness proved to be a key determinant of economic resilience. Health and Economic Recovery Are Interconnected Vaccine rollouts and public health interventions drove economic reopening. Investing in healthcare infrastructure can stimulate economic recovery and growth. Digital Health Innovation as an Economic Driver COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of telemedicine and digital health tools, creating new economic opportunities in the health tech sector. Mental Health and Productivity Mental health challenges surged, affecting workforce productivity and economic output. Support for mental health became a critical part of recovery strategies. Supply Chains and Global Health Dependencies Disruptions in medical supplies, especially for vaccines and personal protective equipment, highlighted the need for stronger health-economy ties and global cooperation. Impact on the Health Workforce Health workers faced burnout, mental health challenges, and physical strain, leading to workforce shortages. Supporting, protecting, and investing in the health workforce is vital for both health system resilience and economic stability.