The 78th World Health Assembly wrapped up in Geneva with a bang, as 194 member states sealed a groundbreaking global pandemic agreement 🎉. After three years of intense talks sparked by COVID-19's chaos, the deal aims to make future health crises fairer and safer for all nations.
💰 Budget Boost & Big Goals
Delegates greenlit a $4.2B budget for 2026-2027 – trimmed from the original $5.3B proposal – to fund WHO's four-year health strategy. WHO chief Tedros called the pact 'one of humanity’s strongest shields' against pandemics 💪.
Beyond Viruses: Health Wins
The assembly didn’t stop there! Key moves include:
🌿 New global traditional medicine strategy
🚫 Push to eliminate lead exposure
🌬️ Target to slash air pollution health risks by 50% by 2040
💻 Digital health upgrades and nursing workforce boosts
China’s Role in the Spotlight
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong highlighted China’s commitment to global health equity during the talks. The Chinese delegation joined 70+ agenda reviews and hosted side events on topics like traditional medicine integration 🧑⚕️.
