A WHO collaborating centre is an institution, such as a research institute, university or academy, designated by the WHO Director-General, to form part of an international collaborative network to conduct a range of activities in support of WHO’s work at all levels. WHO collaborating centres represent a valuable resource and provide strategic support to the Organization in the implementation of its mandated work and in developing and strengthening institutional capacity in countries and regions. There are more than 50 WHO collaborating centres in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, covering more than 30 areas of work.
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Training for WHO health emergencies staff on WHO collaborating centres, 10 June 2021
National workshop on WHO collaborating centres, 17 March 2019
Fourth meeting of WHO collaborating centres in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 9–10 January 2019
WHO Regional Office advocates for stronger partnership with collaborating centres, 9 January 2019
In-house training on the rules and regulations of WHO collaborating centres, 8 May 2016
Heads of regional WHO collaborating centres convene in Cairo, 29–30 April 2015
Global guidance framework for the responsible use of the life sciences
