Health and well-being profile of the Eastern Mediterranean Region

This health and well-being profile for the Eastern Mediterranean Region presents a comprehensive assessment of the health situation at the regional and country levels, using available data up to October 2019. It is guided by the strategic priorities and goals of WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 13): achieving universal health coverage; addressing health emergencies; and promoting healthier populations across the life course. Detailed country profiles for each of the 22 countries present the latest available data for a range of health indicators and the health-related SDGs, and highlight country efforts in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The health and well-being profile reviews progress made in the Region towards achieving the ambitious goals of Vision 2023 and GPW 13 and provides an opportunity to assess the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.