Amending the International Health Regulations: Strengthening Global Health Preparedness
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 Amendments | Amended by the 77th World Health Assembly, incorporating 300 recommendations from member states. |
| Purpose of Amendments | Strengthen global capacity to anticipate and address pandemics and public health emergencies. Facilitate equitable access to health products during emergencies. Mobilize financial resources for developing nations to build and maintain core IHR capacities. |
| 77th World Health Assembly Theme | "Health For All: All for Health". Focused on understanding global health risks and effects. |
| Key Threats Identified | COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, climate and energy crises. |
| World Health Assembly Function | Governing body of the WHO. Convenes annually at UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Delegates discuss and set health agendas, elect the Director-General, and approve budgets. |
| Executive Board | 34 technically qualified members elected for three-year terms. Meets annually to decide on the agenda and resolutions for the Assembly. |
| Director-General | Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus re-elected in 2022 for a second five-year term. |