Editorial: Continuing progress in the priority health areas: actions for Member States and WHO

The WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean Region convenes every October and is attended by all countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region (21 Member States in addition to Palestine), with delegations headed by the respective Minister of Health. During these sessions, Member States discuss challenges facing health development, review progress in implementing health programmes, and endorse regional policies, activities and financial plans. The Regional Committee is considered the governing body of WHO’s work in the Region.