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Friday, May 16, 2008

Sixty-first World Health Assembly
Date: 19-24 May 2008
Location: Geneva, Switzerland

The 61st session of the World Health Assembly will take place in Geneva during 19-24 May 2008. At this session, the Health Assembly will discuss a number of public health issues, including:

  • pandemic influenza preparedness: sharing of influenza viruses and access to vaccines and other benefits;
  • prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases, implementation of the global strategy;
  • public health, innovation and intellectual property: draft global strategy and plan of action;
  • female genital mutilation;
  • strategies to reduce the harmful use of alcohol; and
  • climate change and health.

The Health Assembly will also discuss the programme budget, administration and management matters of WHO.

61st session - Provisional agenda and other documents
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