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Friday, May 14, 2010

Sixty-third World Health Assembly


Date: 17–21 May 2010
Location: Geneva, Switzerland

The 63rd session of the World Health Assembly will take place in Geneva during 17–21 May 2010. At this session, the Health Assembly will discuss a number of public health issues, including:

  • implementation of the International Health Regulations (2005);
  • monitoring of the achievement of the health-related Millennium Development Goals;
  • strategies to reduce the harmful use of alcohol; and
  • counterfeit medical products.

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


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