United Nations Radio

Israeli and Palestinian health professionals have come together in a unique collaboration - to produce a new publication aimed at improving the health situation of people living in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

Through the assistance and co-ordination of the World Health Organization, Palestinian and Israeli academics and health professionals have written, edited, produced and jointly managed the new bi-monthly publication titled "Bridges-the Israeli-Palestinian Health Magazine".  According to a statement issued by the WHO, the new effort exemplifies how health could be used as a bridge for peace.  The magazine will also focus on areas including emergencies, mental health, food safety and drugs.