World Health Assembly Archives - Rabin Martin

Reflections from WHA

Photo by: REUTERS / Denis Balibouse As expected, discussions at the 72nd World Health Assembly last week centered on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the WHO restructuring and drug pricing, with an additional spotlight on mental health and the global health worker shortage. Major announcements included the formation of the long-discussed WHO Foundation this year ...

To achieve universal healthcare, the WHO needs to be open to working with the private sector

Amid discussions centering on universal health coverage (UHC) and the recent restructuring of the World Health Organization (WHO) at the 72nd World Health Assembly, Jeffrey L. Sturchio, Rabin Martin CEO, and Professor Louis Galambos, Johns Hopkins University, published an op-ed in euronews. on the importance of the WHO being open to working with the ...

Your guide to the 72nd World Health Assembly: Setting the stage for universal health coverage and global health security

On 20-28 May 2019, Ministers of Heath and other leading global health policy makers will gather in Geneva, Switzerland for the 72nd session of the World Health Assembly (WHA). This annual meeting brings together high-level health representatives to discuss pressing challenges in public health. It is an important week for many in the global ...

71st World Health Assembly Calendar of Events

May 21^st – 26^th, 2018 Calendar of Side Events Last updated May 15, 2018

Your Guide to the 71st World Health Assembly: Setting the Table for Global Health

On 21-26 May 2018, Ministers of Heath and other leading global health policy makers will gather in Geneva, Switzerland for the 71^st session of the World Health Assembly (WHA). This annual meeting brings together high-level health representatives to discuss pressing challenges in public health.

Your guide to this year’s World Health Assembly

Update, 5/17/17: Now featuring an updated calendar of side events. Attended by stakeholders from industry, governments, NGOs and others, WHA provides a forum for multilateral dialogue to advance health policies to reduce the burden of diseases and drive resources around key health issues. Planning to attend? Check out our guide to key side events.

The 66th World Health Assembly: United for a Healthier World

When the 66th World Health Assembly came to a close, 24 resolutions were passed and five decisions were made. Vice President Tanya Mounier outlines the week's highlights.

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