At @who.int Executive Board #EB156, the ISN and the International Society of Paediatric Oncology urged Member States to integrate rare kidney diseases into UHC. Equitable access to diagnostics, treatment, and lifelong care is key to saving lives.
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#RareDiseaseDay
In a year that feels like a pivot point for the whole #GlobalHealth architecture, at this year's #EB156, member states discussed the future of WHO; and global health security, maternal and child health, and climate and health remained key topics.
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While this year's #EB156 was anything but business as usual, member states did cover an agenda that spanned issues from noncommunicable diseases and maternal and child health to global health security and climate and health.
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Diversity strengthens global health! 🌍
At #WHO #EB156, WGH pushed for gender equity & inclusive policies.
🗣️ "Non-state actors must play a critical role. Global South representation is key to equity." — Dr. Shubha Nagesh
💡 Read the delegation's reflections: womeningh.org/who-eb-156-r...
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 17-23 Feb?
✅ #fifdh25 #FIFDHImpactDays @fifdh.bsky.social
✅ @who.int #EB156 Environment Outcomes
✅ #RoadtoBelem #ClimateChange #COP30
✅ #PlasticPollution #PlasticsTreaty
✅ Upcoming Deadlines
✅ & more
Check events, #jobs, suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN17-23Feb25
"Asher Salmon, Head of International Relations at Israel's Ministry of Health, told delegates, “For the sake of this organisation, we must find the route to have discussions with our American colleagues to see if there is a path to revise their decision.” #EB156
“The announced withdrawal of the United States from WHO is a serious concern…while it creates financial uncertainty, it also serves as a wake-up call to reinforce WHO's core functions, financial sustainability, and governance structures”, said Germany." #EB156
"The slated exit in early 2026 by the USA, which accounts for 18% of the WHO programme budget for 2024–25, saw other major donors including Germany, the UK, the EU, Japan, Norway, and China, among others, calling for additional cost-cutting reforms and slashing budget outlays." #EB156
"The usual steady progress from one agenda item to the next was replaced by last-minute changes to sessions and a sense of dread as senior WHO officials and diplomats worked to try and limit the damage for global public health while managing the agency's financial situation." #EB156
At #EB156, the @who.int Executive Board on February 11 agreed to recommend this landmark resolution to the World Health Assembly (#WHA78)—a crucial step toward integrating kidney health into the global health agenda.
LIVE: Closing of the 156th session of the WHO Executive Board with @DrTedros. #EB156
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At last week's meeting of the WHO Executive Board, we made a number of interventions around protecting the human right to health, including on climate change, universal health coverage and #NCDs. You can find all our statements by visiting the website: haiweb.org/media-resour... #EB156
China’s assessed contribution to the @who.int would increase by more than $50 million - if WHO member states approve another 20% step-wise contribution from all countries at the May World Health Assembly.
✍️ Elaine Ruth Fletcher
#EB156 | #WHA78
Crunchtime at @who.int #EB156 Will Norway's proposed Decision point on resolutions and priorities fly? apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf...
Australia's proposal to delay voting was rejected (11 to 19). 2 absent and 2 abstentions. @WHO #EB156
#EB156 Brazil rejects Australia's proposal to delay voting till tomorrow (on Israel's proposal to combine items 17.3 and 20 of the proposed agenda for #WHA78 apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf... @who.int
🌍 Last week, MPP joined #EB156 sharing key points on:
1️⃣ Tackling NCDs in LMICs.
2️⃣ Improving maternal & child health with GAP-f network.
3️⃣ Strengthening health emergencies access to tech.
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With @who.int, MPP commits to equitable access to essential medicines.
Russia has rejected a @who.int initiative to update its assessment of the health effects of nuclear weapons use. The opposition comes as Russia has threatened to resume nuclear testing amid its war in Ukraine.
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@carnegieendowment.org
#EB156
Greater support is needed for medical R&D to meet the needs of women and children. At #EB156, we urged WHO Member States to bolster efforts to include women and children as early as possible in the #DrugDevelopment process. Our intervention at @who.int: dndi.org/statements/2...
Investment in medical R&D for climate-sensitive diseases is vital for climate adaptation and resilience. At #EB156, we urged WHO Member States to retain R&D in the Global Plan of Action on Climate Change and Health. Our intervention at @who.int: dndi.org/statements/2... #ClimateChange
Climate change is already having a huge impact on health. While #WHO's global action plan on climate and health is a step in the right direction, more specific action is needed to protect populations, especially those already enduring the brunt of climate breakdown. Our statement to #EB156.
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 10-16 Feb?
✅ Dialogues on #Minerals & #Metals
✅ #HumanRights & Env't
✅ Road to #PlasticsTreaty
✅ UNECE Inland #Transport
✅ #MinamataOnline
✅ #GPO2025
✅ @who.int #EB156 & more
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🗣 At #EB156, #IFMSA underscores the urgent need for youth-inclusive decision-making in health workforce policies. Future healthcare relies on investments in education, training, and meaningful youth engagement. Let's build resilient, equitable health systems together! 🌍💙 #HRH #Youth4Health
#EB156 Programme of work no. 6 for Monday, 10 February 2025. Monday's session will be dominated by budget and finance matters.
23.1 Financing and implementation of the Programme budget 2024–2025
23.2 Proposed programme budget 2026–2027
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