Cairo, October 15 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the 73rd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, which concluded today in Cairo, Egypt.

The session was held under the theme: "Together for a Healthier Future: Action, Access, and Equity."

Assistant Minister of Public Health for Healthcare Affairs Dr. Ghanem Ali Al Mannai headed Qatar's delegation.

The meetings addressed a range of significant health topics and issues, as well as health priorities and strategies for the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

The Qatari delegation also took part in several side events, most notably a high-level meeting of executive stakeholders involved in the "Polio Eradication Challenge" initiative, and an event focused on the Regional Alliance for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in the Eastern Mediterranean. The latter was titled: "Advancing Adult Immunization for Healthy Aging and NCD Prevention in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Leveraging the Leadership of Gulf States to Accelerate Action in the Region." (QNA)