Grenada Delegation Participates in World Health Assembly in Geneva
What happened
Grenada participated in the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79), the decision-making body of the World Health Organization, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 18–23. The official Grenada delegation was led by the nation’s minister for health, Honorable Philip Telesford. The delegation also included chief medical officer Dr. Shawn Charles, director of medical services Dr. Tyhiesia Donald, and chief nursing officer Anoris Martin-Charles.
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Why it matters
The discussions at the WHA focused on establishing global health priorities and international health policy. Topics included health system resilience, noncommunicable diseases, climate and health, pandemic preparedness, and health financing.
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Who's involved
- GrenadaIsland sovereign state represented by a delegation at the WHA.
- GenevaCity where the WHA was held.
- SwitzerlandCountry hosting the WHA.
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The entities involved
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Grenada
island sovereign state in the Caribbean Sea
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Geneva
city and political municipality, as well as capital of the canton of the same name in Switzerland