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WHO highlights cybersecurity as a growing health security priority
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean has emphasised the rising cybersecurity risks in health systems due to digital dependence, urging for stronger regional cooperation, preparedness, and integration of cybersecurity into national health strategies.
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Health system founders in the Middle East must treat cyber incidents as emergencies, not just IT issues, and actively join cross-sector partnerships now to secure their infrastructure against ransomware and data breaches.
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