Photograph by UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
The World Health Assembly (WHA) is the annual meeting of the world’s health ministers, and acts as the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO). The 74th WHA is taking place virtually 24 May to 1 June 2021.
MSF Interventions:
- MSF Statement on Agenda Item 74/13.5 - Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) | Report by the Director-General
- MSF Statement on Agenda Item 13.4 concerning the draft resolution, “Strengthening local production of medicines and other health technologies to improve access."
- MSF Statement on Agenda Item 13.2, Non-Communicable Diseases and Oral Health, concerning diabetes and noma
Briefing Document
MSF developed a briefing document commenting on the WHA74 Local Production Resolution Final Negotiation Text, putting forth recommendations for where the resolution falls short.