The Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal (EMHJ) is the official health journal of the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. The journal is a forum for the presentation and promotion of new policies and initiatives in health services; and for the exchange of ideas, concepts, epidemiological data, research findings and other information, with special reference to the Eastern Mediterranean Region. It addresses all members of the health profession, medical and other health educational institutes, interested nongovernmental organizations, WHO collaborating centers and individuals within and outside the Region.