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2024 31 May

  During a special ceremony at the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly in Geneva on Friday, 31 May 2024, awards will be presented to persons and institutions from around the world for their outstanding contributions to public health.   Eight winners will be awarded by the 77th World Health Assembly President, Dr Edwin Dikoloti of Botswana,...Read more

2024 18 May

  Countries to meet next week on the few remaining issues in lead-up to Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly   In an historic milestone for global public health, State Parties today agreed in principle on a large, ground-breaking package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005). These amendments build on over 300 proposals...Read more

2020 20 May

The 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) concluded on 19 May with its delegates adopting a landmark COVID-19 resolution co-sponsored by over 130 countries.   You may also like : Planning Your Surge Capacity: Useful Tools   The resolution calls for intensified efforts to contain the pandemic, availability of all essential health technologies...Read more

2020 18 May

On 18 and 19 May, the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) is being held. There are a number of hot issues on the agenda, including participation of Taiwan as an observer and a probe into the COVID-19 pandemic.   You may also like : WHO May Lose Its Largest Donor   The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of the World...Read more