GENEVA, 18 May 2009: The 62nd session of the World Health Assembly takes place in Geneva during 18-22 May 2009. At this session, the Health Assembly will discuss a number of public health issues, including:
Pandemic influenza preparedness: sharing of influenza viruses and access to vaccines and other benefits;
Implementation of the International Health Regulations;
Primary health care, including health system strengthening;
Social determinants of health; and
Monitoring the achievement of the health-related Millennium Development Goals.
The Health Assembly will also discuss the programme budget, administration and management matters of WHO.
