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The #WHA76 approved a landmark resolution aimed at improving the health of indigenous peoples.

Indigenous peoples, representing diverse groups and communities, tend to have considerably lower life expectancy than non-indigenous populations.

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The delegates at #WHA76 agreed to a resolution regarding accelerating action on global drowning prevention.

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Member States at #WHA76 welcomed the resolution addressing environmental determinants, including sound management of chemicals and waste.

The efforts can help prevent up to one-fifth of all suicide-related deaths from highly hazardous pesticides.

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Member States at #WHA76 agreed to adopt the "Global framework for integrating well-being into public health utilising a health promotion approach".

This enables everyone to flourish and achieve their full physical and #MentalHealth potential throughout their lives and across… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… A picture is showing about ...
The delegates at #WHA76 approved a new resolution on accelerating efforts to prevent micronutrient deficiencies through safe and effective food fortification.

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On 27 May, the #WHA76 approved a resolution to conduct an independent review of the Member State Mechanism (MSM) for incidents, substandard and falsified medicines.

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Member States at #WHA76 adopted the Behavioural Sciences for Better Health Resolution.

There was a broad consensus on the need of integrating behavioural sciences theory, methods and approaches across health topics and functions.

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@DrTedros "We've come to the end of another long but fruitful #WHA76. I’m sure many of you are tired and are looking forward to going home. But as you do, spare a thought for delegates at the first World Health Assembly in 1948, which lasted for four weeks. Be grateful"-@DrTedros
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The second day of the 76th World Health Assembly will start at 9AM CEST.

Get the latest documents on #WHA76:
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May 21
The 2023 WHO Director General’s Global Leaders Awards are given to Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum and Pieter Piot.

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Good morning, #Geneva!

We are LIVE from Place the Nations for Walk the Talk for #HealthForAll this morning.

JOIN US for a fun run, walk, on your wheelchairs - with friends, family, pets!
Grab your FREE Walk the Talk for #HealthForAll t-shirt from the counter!
Available in different colors.

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Warming up!

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