In Egypt, policymakers and international health experts recently gathered in Cairo to discuss new strategies for strengthening public-health systems across North Africa.
The regional meeting brought together institutions such as the World Health Organization and United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health to improve collaboration between health and environmental sectors.
Experts say stronger public-health monitoring and regional cooperation will also help governments better identify mental-health risks linked to environmental stress, disease outbreaks, and urban pressures.
Mental-health advocates argue that integrating psychological support into wider health programs is crucial, especially as crises and social pressures continue to affect wellbeing across the region. �
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