Welcome to middle east and north africa health policy forum
The MENA Health Policy Forum is an independent, non-profit research organization dedicated to advancing the development and implementation of effective, evidence-based health policies across the Middle East and North Africa region. The Forum is committed to strengthening health systems and improving population health outcomes by promoting rigorous research, facilitating knowledge exchange, and supporting informed policy dialogue at both regional and international levels.
As a platform that brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and development partners, the Forum fosters collaboration and interdisciplinary engagement on key health policy challenges affecting the region. It actively works to bridge the gap between research and policy by encouraging the production and use of high-quality evidence in decision-making processes, while also supporting capacity building and institutional strengthening across relevant sectors.
Through its initiatives, publications, and convening activities, the Forum aims to contribute to a more coordinated and impactful health policy environment, grounded in data, dialogue, and shared learning. Its work reflects a strong commitment to inclusivity, regional cooperation, and policy relevance, with a focus on addressing the most pressing and complex health challenges facing countries in the MENA region.
This website serves as a gateway to the Forum’s mission, activities, and outputs, offering insights into its role in promoting and strengthening evidence-informed health policy development and fostering sustainable improvements in health systems across the region.
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The MENA Health Policy Forum (MENA HPF) is pleased to announce that it has joined the Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN) and will be participating in the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH). Joining the GMHAN and participating in ATACH mark an important step in MENA HPF's efforts to strengthen regional [...]
In one of the most significant governance decisions of the 79th World Health Assembly, Member States agreed to establish a joint process to support reforms of the global health architecture — to be led by Member States and hosted by WHO in collaboration with global health partners. The WHO Director-General was requested to submit a [...]
The 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva marked a proud moment for the MENA region as Egypt's Vice-Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Amr Mohamed Kandeel, received a prestigious WHO public health prize for his role in steering Egypt to WHO certification for the elimination of measles, rubella, malaria, and trachoma. Egypt was not alone [...]
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MENA HPF, the Middle East and North Africa Health Policy Forum, is an independent, non-profit research organization aiming to enhance the development of health policies in the region
