Date and time: 9 March 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Cairo time, GMT+2)
Organizers: Ministry of Health and Population and the National Institute of Nutrition of the Arab Republic of Egypt, supported by the CICA Secretariat
Format: Online
Language: English
Participants: Representatives of public health institutions, government bodies, NGOs, academia and research institutions working on nutrition, public health and global health issues from CICA Member States.
Objectives:
The webinar aims to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition and the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as key components for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It will provide a platform for sharing national experiences, innovative approaches and best practices in nutrition policies and nutrition information systems. The event will also promote dialogue and knowledge exchange among CICA Member States on addressing malnutrition in all its forms, strengthening evidence-based health policymaking and encouraging cooperation to support effective nutrition interventions and reduce the burden of nutrition-related NCDs.
For more information (CICA Member States only):
Ministry of Health and Population of the Arab Republic of Egypt:
Dr. Elamira Heba Elsayed Rashwan, Head of the coordination and support unit of the Ministry of Health and Population,
email: elamiraheba2030@gmail.com;
CICA Secretariat:
Mr. Arkadii Koshcheev, Senior Officer, email: a.koshcheev@s-cica.org
