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  1. #WHA65 has now came to an end. We thank you for your participation, as delegates, or for following #WHA65. S instagr.am/p/LF_jxsqM8q/ 7:45 AM May 26th via Instagram
  2. Our stuff are now packed. We're leaving #WHA65 at Palais des Nations. Back to WHO Headquarters! #UN #UnitedN instagr.am/p/LF_F-dqM8g/ 7:41 AM May 26th via Instagram
  3. We thank everyone who has been tweeting & following #WHA65 this week! #socialmedia #UN #UnitedNations instagr.am/p/LF-fgjqM8M/ 7:36 AM May 26th via Instagram
  4. Signed contract of WHO Director-General handed for filing #WHA65 #UN #UnitedNations instagr.am/p/LF-RdlKM8F/ 7:32 AM May 26th via Instagram
  5. The delegates give a warm applause in the Plenary as the 65th World Health Assembly is being closed. 7:17 AM May 26th via web
  6. The President of #WHA65 has closed her speech; Dr Chan is thanking the President and the respective chairs of Committee A and B. 7:15 AM May 26th via web
  7. #WHA65 President: C’est sur ces mots d’espoir que je déclare close la 65ème Assemblée Mondiale de la Santé. 7:14 AM May 26th via web
  8. #WHA65 President: Vive l’OMS, vive la solidarité mondiale autour de la santé publique pour que vive l’humanité! 7:14 AM May 26th via web
  9. #WHA65 President: Je souhaite un bon retour à toutes les délégations dans leurs pays respectifs. 7:13 AM May 26th via web
  10. #WHA65 President: Sans la santé aucun développement n’est possible. 7:11 AM May 26th via web
  11. #WHA65 President: J’ai également apprécié la diversité et la richesse des positions défendues au cours des débats. 7:06 AM May 26th via web
  12. #WHA65 President: A vous tous qui avez consenti des sacrifices pour travailler tard la nuit, je vous adresse mes sincères remerciements. 7:05 AM May 26th via web
  13. #WHA65 President Thérèse N’Dri-Yoman is now taking the floor, addressing the Plenary at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. 7:03 AM May 26th via web
  14. Dr Chan: The events during this #WHA65 reinforce my conviction that the best days for public health are ahead of us, not behind us. 7:02 AM May 26th via web
  15. Dr Chan: #WHA65, you gave birth, often after prolonged labour, to some healthy babies, the resolutions. 7:01 AM May 26th via web
  16. Dr Chan: During difficult times for the world at large, public health continues to move ahead with ever more ambitious goals. #WHA65 7:00 AM May 26th via web
  17. Dr Chan: Your support for polio eradication was overwhelming, with several of you expressing financial commitments. #WHA65 6:57 AM May 26th via web
  18. Dr Chan: Everyone is in agreement about the need for a social determinants approach to permeate the work of WHO. #WHA65 6:57 AM May 26th via web
  19. Dr Chan: Commission on Information & Accountability for Women’s and Children’s Health an opportunity, promoting fairness. #WHA65 6:54 AM May 26th via web
  20. Dr Chan: Also public health opportunities are Pandemic Preparedness framework. #WHA65 6:54 AM May 26th via web