EMPHNET and WHO to support public health programs in the fields of primarily communicable and noncommunicable diseases, health protection and promotion The two bodies signed an MoU to strengthen regional cooperation and build partnerships to promote public health AMMAN: The Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, based in Amman, and the World Health Organization are seeking to support public health programs in various fields, reported the Jordan News Agency. According to a memorandum of understanding signed on Thursday, EMPHNET and WHO’s regional office will jointly work to support public health programs in the fields of primarily communicable and noncommunicable diseases, health protection and promotion, and emergency management, to support meeting the region’s health needs. EMPHNET said in a statement the memo establishes a framework for joint cooperation to enhance their efforts in the field of public health systems and address emerging health threats in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The two sides will also partner to carry out capacity building for public health workers, implement institutional development programs, cooperate in research and development projects and exchange expertise and resources, to serve the region’s health systems. The MoU is an “important” step to strengthen regional cooperation, build partnerships to promote public health, support countries in Eastern Mediterranean Region, and enable its citizens to live in health and well-being, added the statement.