79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

The 79th World Health Assembly (WHA 79) is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 18–23, 2026, at the Palais des Nations.

Aspect	Detail
Date	May 18–23, 2026 (currently ongoing)
Location	Geneva, Switzerland (Assembly Hall, Palais des Nations)
Organizer	World Health Organization (WHO)
Role	WHO’s decision-making body, attended by delegations from all Member States
Main Functions	Determine WHO policies, approve budgets, appoint Director-General, set global health priorities
Language	Simultaneous interpretation in 6 languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
Broadcast	Sessions webcast live; recordings available afterward

This year’s assembly comes at a critical time for global health, with discussions shaping policies, programs, and budgets for WHO. Bilateral meetings are also being held on the sidelines by various health ministers and representatives.

Ajay Gautam

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