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World Health Organization Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly

water fountain with a back drop of the city under blue skies in the city of Geneva
May 21 - May 30, 2023
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, Switzerland- Live Webcast and recording

Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, the World Health Organization (WHO) leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance at a safe and healthy life.

75 years of improving public health! WHO’s 75th anniversary year is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades. It is also an opportunity to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today  ̶  and tomorrow. Take a look at public health milestones through the years!

The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of WHO. It is attended by delegations from all WHO Member States and focuses on a specific health agenda prepared by the Executive Board. The main functions of the World Health Assembly are to determine the policies of the Organization, appoint the Director-General, supervise financial policies, and review and approve the proposed programme budget.

 Proceedings will be webcast live with simultaneous interpretation is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Recordings will be available. Visit Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly #WHA76