Eastern Mediterranean Health Genomics and Biotechnology Network (EMHGBN) was created in 2004 for representatives of selected centres of excellence in (health related) Molecular biology, Biotechnology & genomics in the Eastern Mediterranean Region by recommendation of WHO/EMRO efforts.

Responsibility  for hosting the network secretariat should rest with Member States. The Secretariat should rotate among the Member States after a defined period of   time. Membership should be open to all interested partners in Member States. 

- To create and sustain value by being recognized as a player in the international biopharmaceutical, genomics and biotechnological industry aiming at promoting health in the region. 

 - To induce collaboration in production, training, Research & Development to be self reliant in biotechnology and industries

- To facilitate cooperation between wealthy and poor countries to upgrade health standards