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WHO Releases Agenda For 66th World Health Assembly

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its provisional agenda for the organization's 66th World Health Assembly which begins officially today in Geneva, Switzerland.

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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