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Hoş geldin! Let’s discuss healthcare challenges in the Middle East

Our regional workshop took place on 4-5 December, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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The Middle East workshop brought over 50 representatives from patient organisations, from 15 different countries across the Middle East and North Africa region to come together to discuss the following key topics:

  • • Bridging the UHC implementation gap
  • • Ensuring timely access to health innovation
  • • Enhancing digital health implementation
  • • Elevating the role of patient organisations to collaborate and advocate for change across the above topics

Watch the video to find out more:

Middle East Regional Workshop

 

The Middle East Regional Workshop Report

Download the Middle East Regional Workshop Report to learn more about the topics discussed during the workshop, as well as the key takeaways and outputs.

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