Geneva, May 24 (IANS) The six-day 79th World Health Assembly has concluded in Geneva, during which member states adopted multiple resolutions to advance multilateral cooperation in safeguarding human health. Held under the theme “Reshaping global health: a shared responsibility,” the assembly adopted more than 20 decisions and 13 resolutions on issues including stroke, tuberculosis, antimicrobial resistance, emergency care, haemophilia, precision medicine and radiation, reports Xinhua news agenc…
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New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda urged stronger global action on early lung‑health screening and responsible deployment of artificial intelligence to reshape healthcare systems.Speaking at two high‑level side events during the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Nadda said timely screening, early diagnosis and equitable access to care lies at the heart of resilient and people-centred health systems.He mentioned India’s National Tuberculosis Elimination P…
Geneva/New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday reiterated India’s commitment to equitable healthcare, digital innovation, and international cooperation during the plenary session of the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The Assembly, themed “Reshaping Global Health: A Shared Responsibility”, provided a global platform for India to showcase its transformative health initiatives.Speaking on behalf of the world’s largest democracy, Nadda highlighted that Ind…
Taipei, May 19 (IANS) The World Health Assembly (WHA) has become a platform for China‘s manipulation of the UN system and international legal order amid Beijing’s efforts to disrupt the cross-strait “status quo”, local media reported, citing the Foundation of Medical Professionals Alliance in Taiwan (MPAT).The World Health Organisation’s 79th annual WHA began on Monday in Geneva, with Taiwan not receiving an invitation for the 10th consecutive year, following its last participation as an o…
Geneva, May 18 (IANS) Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda on Monday reaffirmed the continuation of India’s support to the World Health Organisation (WHO) for strengthening the partnership and advancing global health outcomes for all. Nadda made the comments after meeting Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the WHO, at the sidelines of the 79th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA).“Appreciate DG WHO’s warm welcome and recognition of India’s transformation in the…
Beijing, May 12 (IANS) China has announced that it will not approve Taiwan’s participation in the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) set to be held in Geneva from May 18-23. Addressing a regular press conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reiterated the country’s stance that Taiwan is an “inalienable” part of China and the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China. Guo stated that Taiwan’s participa…