Page 3 of 4
Year of introduction by country
IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illness) was first introduced in pre-service education in Alexandria University, Egypt, in 1998. The year of first introduction in a medical school in countries in the Region and the number of schools involved is shown in the table below, as known or communicated to WHO. The list in the table is ordered by year of first introduction in each country.
| Country | Year of introduction | Number of medical schools involved |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 1998 | 20 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2000 | 3 |
| Morocco | 2000 | 4 |
| Pakistan | 2000 | 9 |
| Sudan | 2000 | 29 |
| South Sudan | 2001 | 3 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 2002 | 1 |
| Afghanistan | 2005 | 1 |
| Eastern Mediterranean Region | 70 | |
