Eastern Mediterranean Regional workshop report, Cairo, Egypt, 3-5 December 2024

From 3 to 5 December 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), convened a regional workshop in Cairo, Egypt, to accelerate access to
assistive technology across the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The event brought together 75 participants
from 11 countries for an in-depth exchange on policy implementation and system strengthening.
Participants included representatives of national governments, United Nations agencies, technical experts,
civil society organizations, and users of assistive technology.