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  1. Feb 6

    The case for keeping the industry out of policy making is as strong today as it was in 2013. The industry seeks to dilute policy to their advantage, but to the detriment of people everywhere, incl. more than 3 million who die every year;

  2. Feb 8

    Now is the time for the European Region to prepare nationally, collaborate regionally & help global efforts to address . So grateful for pledges of support from delegations and partners at . Updates posted here 👉

  3. Feb 7

    Great news: the Executive Board just endorsed the idea of establishing a Decade of Healthy Ageing. Thanks to the many Member States and NGOs who expressed strong support. Next steps: discussions at WHA and hopefully official declaration by the UNGA

  4. I just briefed members on the outbreak. It’s important to underline that 99% of the cases are in & 97% of deaths are in Hubei province. This is still first and foremost an emergency for China 🇨🇳.

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  5. We can only defeat the outbreak with global solidarity, and that starts with collective participation in global surveillance - with sharing information. Solidarity, solidarity, solidarity.

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  6. Huge thanks to ’s Executive Board for its support and guidance. Great progress was made this week moving forward debates, decisions and resolutions. See you at the World Health Assembly in May!

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  7. Feb 5

    ! Strategy Progress report strongly supported by Executive Board today, and draft resolution on Global Strategy for Research & Innovation unanimously supported & recommended for adoption by the World Health Assembly . .

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  9. We call on Member States to: 1⃣ share detailed information on the with 2⃣ not impose restrictions inconsistent with the International Health Regulations 3⃣ facilitate public-private collaboration for the development of tools to end the outbreak

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  10. Feb 8

    It’s the end of a busy wonderful 2(ish) weeks being part of the WHO Watch with at the Read our policy briefs on access to meds/GSPOA, PHC/UHC, WHO reforms + NSA engagement, digital health and the Nagoya protocol here

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  12. Thank you Dr. Dr Hiroki Nakatani, chair of the Executive Board, for your wise and lively leadership. Together for .

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  13. Thank you for your timely, generous $10 million contribution to the international outbreak response led by . The funds will support countries with weak health systems as they prepare for the potential spread of the virus. Together, for a safer world.

  14. Feb 3

    The Executive Board Meeting starts now. Looking forward to several of the discussions, including on declaring the first ever Decade on Healthy Ageing.

  15. Feb 8

    adopts a crucial resolution on strengthening for ; implementation of International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) giving guidance to and its Member States on collaboration and building capacities in countries & political commitment

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  16. Feb 3

    Congratulations to Dr. on her reappointment as WHO Regional Director for Africa!! Big strides made in the region under her leadership. 🎉🎉

  17. Glad to welcome Member States, donors and health partners to the Executive Board today. I shared with them our achievements, but also challenges in the previous year to promote health, keep the world safe & serve the vulnerable.

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  18. Feb 10

    WHO: Countries Request Accelerated Action on Alcohol Harm ➡️ A decision unanimously adopted at calls global alcohol burden a “public health priority”.In the decision, countries request “accelerated action” on ‼️

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  19. I stressed the importance of the international community working together on . Many countries at expressed solidarity with ’s efforts to date and expressed their support.

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