Development of the World Health Assembly

1948 the first world health assembly was held in Geneva on June 24, announcing the formal establishment of the world health organization. So far, the World Health Assembly has held 58 sessions.

In previous sessions, participants not only reviewed the annual World Health Report and budget of the World Health Organization, but also discussed the prevention and control of infectious diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis and leprosy, the improvement of public health system, food safety, disease medical care, personal and family health and global infant feeding strategy. A series of resolutions have also been adopted at previous sessions, such as the eradication of malaria, polio and smallpox virus, the establishment of the United Nations AIDS prevention and control plan, the development of world health, the international tobacco control strategy, and the prevention and control of emerging and recurring infectious diseases.

The 56th World Health Assembly deliberated and adopted the first global tobacco control treaty-the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

The 57th World Health Assembly discussed and adopted two resolutions on preventing AIDS and strengthening road safety, and two global strategies: healthy diet, physical exercise and reproductive health.

The 58th World Health Assembly deliberated and adopted the International Health Regulations revised by WHO, and adopted two documents: the Resolution on Cancer Prevention and the Global Vaccination Strategy.

The 59th World Health Assembly discussed many issues 10, such as avian influenza, AIDS, polio, smallpox virus bank, international trade and health, and health emergency, and adopted a series of relevant resolutions and action plans. Participants unanimously agreed to implement the provisions of the International Health Regulations on the prevention of avian influenza and human influenza one year in advance on a voluntary basis.