23 October 2017 – Dr Mahmoud Fikri, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, tragically died on 17 October 2017. Over the almost 9 months that Dr Fikri served as Regional Director, his commitment and dedication to furthering the mission of WHO, coupled with his devotion to his staff, made him not only a colleague to all who remember him, but also a close friend. He will be remembered for his determination to position WHO as a leading and respected health partner, his modesty, sense of humour, kindheartedness, and compassion.
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WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean mourns the death of Dr Mahmoud Fikri
23 October 2017 – Dr Mahmoud Fikri, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, tragically died on 17 October 2017. Over the almost 9 months that Dr Fikri served as Regional Director, his commitment and dedication to furthering the mission of WHO, coupled with his devotion to his staff, made him not only a colleague to all who remember him, but also a close friend. He will be remembered for his determination to position WHO as a leading and respected health partner, his modesty, sense of humour, kindheartedness, and compassion.
