A cost of illness study of the economic burden of diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Background: Diabetes poses an increasing public health and economic challenge in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), yet its full financial impact across the region remains poorly quantified.

Aim: To estimate the economic burden of diabetes, including direct and indirect costs, in the 22 EMR countries and territories.

Methods: A prevalence-based approach was used to estimate the annual direct and indirect costs of diabetes in the EMR from 2023 to 2050.

The economic burden of perinatal mortality due to inaction on preconception health in low and middle-income countries: A population attributable fraction and economic impact analysis.

Background: Poor preconception health has been associated with several pregnancy and childbirth-related complications, including perinatal mortality. Yet, the health and economic burden that inaction on preconception health places on societies remains under-researched, hindering efforts to address these issues effectively. This study aimed to quantify the economic burden of perinatal mortality attributable to five preconception risk factors in fifteen low and middle-income countries (LMICs).

The Feasibility and Relevance of Collecting Adolescent Health Indicators in Humanitarian Settings: Results From the West Bank.

Background: There is a critical concern for adolescent health in the Eastern Mediterranean region especially during humanitarian crises. This study emphasises not only the need for measuring key health indicators but also how to collect the information effectively, particularly in the West Bank. These efforts will guide evidence-based policies and interventions for this population.

Harnessing primary healthcare to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Cervical cancer remains a significant public health challenge in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), with significant implications for women's health and sustainable development. Despite being largely preventable, the EMR reported high prevalence of new cases and deaths in 2022. The burden is expected to increase by 2050.

Mapping stakeholders, services, data, and the information system for adolescent health in the West Bank.

Background: Adolescent health plays a crucial role in shaping lifelong well-being, yet significant gaps exist in addressing adolescent health needs. In conflict-affected regions like the West Bank, fragmented service delivery, inconsistent data collection, and lack of coordination between providers undermine the effectiveness of health services. An efficient health information system ensures accurate data collection, stakeholder integration, and evidence-based decision-making.