Dr Awad Mataria

Dr Awad Mataria

Dr. Awad Mataria (Egypt) – WHO Representative a.i. & Coordinator HSS, WHO EMRO.

Biography:

Acting WHO Representative to Iran and Coordinator of Health Systems Strengthening at WHO EMRO with over 20 years of experience in health systems, economics, and financing. Extensive work on UHC, fragile settings, COVID-19, and public health functions.

Other News

Yemen Strengthens Outbreak Detection Through Field Epidemiology Training

Yemen Strengthens Outbreak Detection Through Field Epidemiology Training

August 20, 2026
In Aden and Mukalla, WHO and Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health and Populat
WHO Marks World Humanitarian Day, Calls for Protection of Health Workers in the Region

WHO Marks World Humanitarian Day, Calls for Protection of Health Workers in the Region

August 19, 2026
On World Humanitarian Day, WHO joined the global call for greater protection of
Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance Rollout Backed by New AFD Financing

Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance Rollout Backed by New AFD Financing

August 11, 2026
A new report traces the financing behind Egypt’s Universal Health Insuranc