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World Health Assembly Day 1 Highlights - May 27, 2025

Originally Published 7 months ago — by World Health Organization (WHO)

The 78th World Health Assembly approved updates to the Global Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance to be discussed in 2026, aiming for a 10% reduction in deaths by 2030, and also adopted a draft Global Action Plan on climate change and health to promote resilient health systems and integrate health into climate policies. Both initiatives emphasize multisectoral approaches and international collaboration to address pressing global health challenges.

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Global Pandemic Treaty Negotiations Stall, Future Uncertain

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times

Countries have failed to agree on a global treaty to prepare for future pandemics, with key issues like equitable access to vaccines and financing for surveillance systems causing delays. Negotiators will request more time to finalize the treaty, which was a major agenda item for the upcoming World Health Assembly in Geneva.

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