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The 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) has affirmed that Nigeria's health reforms, under President Tinubu and Professor Pate, are progressing in line with emerging global consensus on country ownership, sustainable financing, and health sovereignty.

Italy has co-sponsored the "Delivering on Brain Health" event in Geneva, held on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly, focusing on implementing IGAP and the Political Declaration on NCDs.

Italy hosted the "Helmets as a vaccine" event in Geneva, an interactive dialogue held on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly. The event brought together international representatives to discuss road safety initiatives.

A minister has called upon the World Health Assembly to condemn attacks targeting civilians, emphasizing the importance of health as a pathway to peace.

A mainland spokesperson has responded to the DPP's hype about the World Health Assembly (WHA), stating that attempts to 'crash the meeting' for attention only bring self-inflicted humiliation.

A China Daily editorial argued that the World Health Assembly's decision to reject a proposal for Taiwan's participation was justified.

Taiwan's bid to participate in the World Health Assembly has been rejected. This decision continues Taiwan's exclusion from the global health body amidst political tensions.

Former Ghanaian President John Mahama addressed the World Health Assembly, warning that the suspension of US aid, including PEPFAR, leaves 1.4 million South Africans with HIV uncertain about treatment. He also highlighted a $78 million loss for Ghana due to the aid suspension.

China has pledged to play an active role as the World Health Assembly (WHA) commences its proceedings in Geneva.

Zimbabwe is set to lead a crucial World Health Organization (WHO) oversight committee in preparation for the upcoming World Health Assembly.

During the Accra Reset High-Level Dialogue on Global Health Architecture, held alongside the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, global leaders pushed for sovereign health reforms to address concerns about aid dependence.

IHH Healthcare Malaysia is showcasing its LungShield programme at the World Health Assembly, highlighting advancements in respiratory health and medical innovation.

The World Health Organization recognized six global health champions at its World Health Assembly for their contributions to strengthening health systems, advancing disease control, and expanding healthcare access worldwide.

During the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Italy's Permanent Representative Luigi Vignali announced the country's candidacy for a position on the World Health Organization's Executive Board.

Malaysia's minister underscored the critical need to ensure unimpeded access to humanitarian assistance at the World Health Assembly.

Albanian Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Evis Sala, outlined Albania's key health priorities at the 79th session of the World Health Assembly and in discussions with international counterparts.

Taiwan announced that fifty countries have expressed their backing for its bid to participate in the World Health Assembly (WHA).

Former Ghanaian President John Mahama delivered a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly, advocating for bold reforms to the global health architecture and emphasizing health sovereignty for the Global South. He highlighted Ghana's free primary healthcare program as an example and urged Africa to take control of its health future.

Albania's Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Evis Sala, is participating in the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, where discussions have begun on protecting children from online risks and violence.

The 79th World Health Assembly has opened, bringing together global health officials, including Iran's health minister, to discuss health issues under prevailing financial constraints.

Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has been elected president of the World Health Assembly, with expectations that his international experience will drive health reforms in the Philippines.

The World Health Assembly has approved a new global strategy for tuberculosis that extends beyond 2030, supporting preparations for the 2028 UN High-Level Meeting on TB and sustaining political momentum amid global challenges.

Nine foreign offices have publicly expressed their support for Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA).

Kazakhstan has taken on a leading role at the World Health Assembly by chairing Committee A for the first time, signaling its growing influence in global health discussions.

President John Dramani Mahama delivered a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly, advocating for urgent reforms in global health financing. He also called for stronger health sovereignty for countries in the global south.

Malaysia's Health Minister announced plans to expand integrated lung health services to 902 clinics nationwide by the end of 2026, as part of efforts to implement World Health Assembly resolutions.

The World Health Assembly has once again rejected a proposal concerning Taiwan's participation, marking the tenth consecutive year the motion has failed. This decision maintains Taiwan's exclusion from the global health body.

President John Mahama announced at the World Health Assembly that Ghana is on track to become self-reliant in healthcare financing and vaccine delivery, aiming to exit financial support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, by 2030.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson dismissed Taiwan's efforts to participate in the World Health Assembly (WHA) as "antics of a clown" aimed at seeking attention. China maintains that Taiwan's participation in international organizations must adhere to the One-China principle.

Ahead of the 79th World Health Assembly, an independent commission is calling on the WHO to officially declare climate change a "public health emergency of international concern." The commission is also urging Europe to address the health consequences of climate change.