February 19, 2026
The Saudi–Iranian Détente: A Strategic Imperative
The Middle East and Central Asia (MECA) Regional Dialogue on Global Health Reform, led by EMPHNET in collaboration with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs and Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, and supported by the Wellcome Trust as part of a series of regional dialogues on global health reform, aimed to reimagine and strengthen the global health architecture from a MECA perspective. Through interviews, surveys, and a regional workshop involving stakeholders from 17 countries, participants assessed the current system, envisioned its future, and identified practical reforms. A follow-up survey validated and prioritized key actions, milestones, and lead institutions, resulting in a regionally grounded agenda for more equitable and effective global health governance.
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February 12, 2026
The Red Sea: Divided by Water, United by Opportunities
The Middle East and Central Asia (MECA) Regional Dialogue on Global Health Reform, led by EMPHNET in collaboration with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs and Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, and supported by the Wellcome Trust as part of a series of regional dialogues on global health reform, aimed to reimagine and strengthen the global health architecture from a MECA perspective. Through interviews, surveys, and a regional workshop involving stakeholders from 17 countries, participants assessed the current system, envisioned its future, and identified practical reforms. A follow-up survey validated and prioritized key actions, milestones, and lead institutions, resulting in a regionally grounded agenda for more equitable and effective global health governance.
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February 9, 2026
Bridging the Gulf: Energy Policy and Climate Governance in the GCC
The Middle East and Central Asia (MECA) Regional Dialogue on Global Health Reform, led by EMPHNET in collaboration with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs and Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, and supported by the Wellcome Trust as part of a series of regional dialogues on global health reform, aimed to reimagine and strengthen the global health architecture from a MECA perspective. Through interviews, surveys, and a regional workshop involving stakeholders from 17 countries, participants assessed the current system, envisioned its future, and identified practical reforms. A follow-up survey validated and prioritized key actions, milestones, and lead institutions, resulting in a regionally grounded agenda for more equitable and effective global health governance.
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