Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly, Geneva, Switzerland, 21–30 May 2023

Heads of Delegation and Special Guests photo at the start of the 76th World Health Assembly on 21 May 2023 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Related: https://www.who.int/about/governance/world-health-assembly/seventy-sixth-world-health-assemblyHeads of Delegation and Special Guests photo at the start of the 76th World Health Assembly on 21 May 2023 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Related: https://www.who.int/about/governance/world-health-assembly/seventy-sixth-world-health-assembly

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Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly, Geneva, Switzerland, 21 - 30 May 2023

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On 20 September 2022, a mobile team provides nutrition screening and other health services under a the shade of a tree in Korr, Marsabit. Millions in the greater Horn of Africa are facing acute hunger as the region faces one of the worst droughts in recent decades. M any people have left their homes in search of food and water, and pasture for animals. Large-scale displacement is often accompanied by a deterioration in hygiene and sanitation. Outbreaks of infectious diseases are a major concern, especially when combined with low existing vaccination coverage and health service availability.  As people become increasingly food insecure, they also must make the impossible choice between food and healthcare, even as nutritional deficiencies make them increasingly vulnerable to disease. This is particularly true for children, for whom the combination of malnutrition and disease can prove fatal.   WHO and partners are working to counter the consequences of malnutrition, respond to disease outbreaks, and ensure that essential health services can continue. On 20 September 2022, a mobile team provides nutrition screening and other health services under a the shade of a tree in Korr, Marsabit. Millions in the greater Horn of Africa are facing acute hunger as the region faces one of the worst droughts in recent decades. M any people have left their homes in search of food and water, and pasture for animals. Large-scale displacement is often accompanied by a deterioration in hygiene and sanitation. Outbreaks of infectious diseases are a major concern, especially when combined with low existing vaccination coverage and health service availability.  As people become increasingly food insecure, they also must make the impossible choice between food and healthcare, even as nutritional deficiencies make them increasingly vulnerable to disease. This is particularly true for children, for whom the combination of malnutrition and disease can prove fatal.   WHO and partners are working to counter the consequences of malnutrition, respond to disease outbreaks, and ensure that essential health services can continue. 

ACHIEVING UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE

On 14 February 2022, Mrs Martine Ravao, 67, is accommodated at a temporary shelter in Ampasimandrorona district after her house was destroyed by tropical cyclone Batsirai. Because the of the rooms in the shelter were already full she and her family had to sleep on the terrace. Since January 2022, multiple extreme weather events have damaged homes and public infrastructure in Madagascar, resulted in the death of over 200 people, and left over 650,000 people without access to health care. WHO has been working with national health authorities and partners to respond, including by delivering essential medical supplies and sending experts to the affected areas.On 14 February 2022, Mrs Martine Ravao, 67, is accommodated at a temporary shelter in Ampasimandrorona district after her house was destroyed by tropical cyclone Batsirai. Because the of the rooms in the shelter were already full she and her family had to sleep on the terrace. Since January 2022, multiple extreme weather events have damaged homes and public infrastructure in Madagascar, resulted in the death of over 200 people, and left over 650,000 people without access to health care. WHO has been working with national health authorities and partners to respond, including by delivering essential medical supplies and sending experts to the affected areas.

ADDRESSING HEALTH EMERGENCIES

On 14 March 2023, health worker Kaim K. tests 6-month-old Muhammad for malaria in Naseerabad. The activity was supported by WHO.  The 2022 floods resulted in the worst malaria outbreak in Pakistan since 1973. In response, international health organizations such as WHO and the Global Fund came together with local governments and NGOs to combat the malaria outbreak and help address the extraordinary scale of need. The response drew on both the oldest and newest interventions in the anti-malaria tool kit. In the makeshift refugee camps, nets were distributed, tents (and what houses remained) were sprayed with insecticides, and mass drug administration campaigns were conducted to quickly treat as many people as possible.   Related: https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/It-was-just-the-perfect-storm-for-malaria-pakistan-responds-to-surge-in-cases-following-the-2022-floodsOn 14 March 2023, health worker Kaim K. tests 6-month-old Muhammad for malaria in Naseerabad. The activity was supported by WHO.  The 2022 floods resulted in the worst malaria outbreak in Pakistan since 1973. In response, international health organizations such as WHO and the Global Fund came together with local governments and NGOs to combat the malaria outbreak and help address the extraordinary scale of need. The response drew on both the oldest and newest interventions in the anti-malaria tool kit. In the makeshift refugee camps, nets were distributed, tents (and what houses remained) were sprayed with insecticides, and mass drug administration campaigns were conducted to quickly treat as many people as possible.   Related: https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/It-was-just-the-perfect-storm-for-malaria-pakistan-responds-to-surge-in-cases-following-the-2022-floods

PROMOTING HEALTHIER POPULATIONS