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67th World Health Assembly underway in Geneva
WHO DG Calls For Transparency In Disease Outbreak Reporting And Surveillance
A call has been made for member nations to ensure transparency and vigilance in disease reporting and surveillance. The Director-General of the WHO, Dr. Margaret Chan made the call in her opening remark at the ongoing 66th World Health Assembly holding in Geneva, Switzerland.
According to her, these actions are needed in various public health situations such as the recent outbreaks of novel coronavirus and influenza H7N9.
She also noted the sustained momentum in the fight against long-standing health issues such as tuberculosis, HIV, malaria;
the emerging problem of noncommunicable diseases; and eradication of
polio.
A major highlight of her speech was the reiteration of the global health body's resolve not to work with the tobacco industry but said the body may work with food and beverage sector in addressing the scourge of non-communicable diseases.
She also noted the importance of tackling poverty via investing in health.
"Investing in the health of people is a smart strategy for poverty alleviation," she said.
At today's session. the Dr Shigeru Omi from Japan was elected as the president of the 66th World Health Assembly while various delegates stressed the need to consolidate existing progress made in the attainment of United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
WHO Releases Agenda For 66th World Health Assembly
According to the released document, the opening session will feature the appointment of the Committee of Credentials, Election of President, and other offices including the establishment of the General committee.
A major aspect of the opening session will be the opening address by the Director-General of the WHO, Dr. Margaret Chan who many believe would speak on the public health crisis in Asia and other parts of the world. She will be speaking today at 14:30 Geneva time.
WHO revealed it is expecting about 3,000 delegates from across the world at this year's assembly and you can follow events here on HealthNewsNG.com
Click here to download the official proposed agenda.
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