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WHO Assembly launches joint process to reform global health architecture
Member States at the 79th World Health Assembly agreed to create a joint process to support reforms of the global health architecture. The Assembly also asked the WHO Director-General to return next year with final options and recommendations for transformation.
World Health Assembly adopts first-ever resolution on stroke
Delegates approved WHOâs first-ever Assembly resolution focused on stroke, emphasizing prevention, acute care, rehabilitation, and health-system readiness. The measure was proposed by Egypt and co-sponsored across multiple regions, reflecting broad international support.
Countries commit to stronger global pharmacovigilance systems
The Assembly adopted a resolution to strengthen pharmacovigilance worldwide, aiming to improve medicine and vaccine safety monitoring. It highlights modernizing national systems, patient reporting, workforce capacity, and the use of digital tools, real-world data, and AI with strong ethical safeguards.
WHO approves new global strategy for integrated emergency, critical and operative care
WHO Member States endorsed the Global Strategy for Integrated Emergency, Critical and Operative Care 2026â2035. The roadmap is intended to help countries expand timely, affordable, quality emergency and critical care across all levels of the health system.
WHO extends reporting on health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory
Delegates agreed to continue reporting on the health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory, including east Jerusalem, to the next World Health Assembly. The decision follows discussion of ongoing humanitarian and public health concerns in the region.
Assembly adopts resolution on public health impact in Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan
Following debate on the Middle East situation, delegates approved a resolution addressing the public health impact in Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan. The move reflects growing concern about cross-border health effects linked to regional instability.
Africa CDC gives urgent update on Ebola (Bundibugyo) outbreak in DRC and Uganda
Africa CDC held a second emergency briefing on the Ebola Disease (Bundibugyo virus) outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The update focused on the latest status and the urgent response actions being coordinated across the region.
Uganda faces heightened screening and arrival restrictions amid Ebola concern
The U.S. Embassy in Singapore posted a worldwide caution health alert citing enhanced Ebola screening and public health arrival restrictions. The alert underscores how the outbreak response is already affecting travel and border-health measures internationally.
World Health Assembly reports more than 20 decisions and 13 resolutions
A summary of the 79th World Health Assembly notes that Member States adopted over 20 decisions and 13 resolutions during the Geneva à€¬à¥à€ à€. This indicates a wide-ranging policy agenda covering multiple global health priorities.
WHO leadership succession draws attention as next Director-General race intensifies
A separate global health discussion is building around who will lead WHO after Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesusâ tenure ends in August 2027. Analysts say the selection process could shape the organizationâs direction on reform, funding, and future preparedness.