21-May-2025
78th Session of the World Health Assembly
World Affairs
Why in News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a virtual address to the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly (WHA), reaffirming India’s dedication to fostering a more inclusive, cooperative, and unified approach to global health.
About World Health Assembly
- It is the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Delegations from all WHO Member States attend the assembly.
- The assembly focuses on a specific health agenda set by the Executive Board.
- The World Health Assembly is held every year in Geneva, Switzerland.
- The theme of the World Health Assembly this year is ‘One World for Health’.