Sixty-sixth World Health Assembly

The Sixty-sixth session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) takes place in Geneva during 20–28 May 2013. The WHA is the supreme decision-making body of WHO. It is attended by delegations from all WHO Member States and focuses on a specific health agenda prepared by the Executive Board. The main functions of the WHA are to determine the policies of the Organization, appoint the Director-General, supervise financial policies, and review and approve the proposed programme budget. The Health Assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland.

• Read the WHA daily notes on proceedings - day 5
• Download WHA photos - day 5