World Health Assembly 2023

By WHO

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. The Health Assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 21–30 May 2023.

Proceedings will be webcast live from this web page. Simultaneous interpretation is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

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WCAH events during WHA

#Changemakers speak out on EVAC in advance of WHA 16 May 2023	Walk the Talk 16 May 2023	Institutionalising Social Participation for PHC, UHC and Health Security 22 May 2023
Accelerating Universal Health Coverage With Inclusive New Tools 22 May 2023	Synergies and global health and why they matter 22 May 2023	Sexual and reproductive health and rights: an essential component of Universal Health Coverage 22 May 2023
An investment in digital health is an investment in UHC 23 May 2023	From commitment to action: how the UN high-level meeting is key to delivering health for all 23 May 2023	Reimagining the Future of Global Health Initiatives: What are the Incentives for Change? 23 May 2023
Gender Equity in the Health Workforce for Health Systems Strengthening 24 May 2023	Leaving no one behind: the role of civil society in health financing 25 May 2023	Maternity Matters: How the Private Sector can Advance Equitable Access to Care 25 May 2023
From hype to health: Digital solutions that deliver value 25 May 2023	New era: AI and digital technologies for sustainable health systems 26 May 2023	25 years of the Alliance: the role of health policy and systems research in UHC and donor transitions 26 May 2023