Apurva Chandra Appointed As Chairperson Of Committee A Of 77TH WHA Event

Apurva Chandra Appointed As Chairperson Of Committee A Of 77TH WHA Event

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: May 30 2024

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  • Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary of India, has been appointed as the Chairperson of Committee A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA). 
  • Committee A, chaired by India, is responsible for discussing key programmatic topics including universal health coverage, public health emergency preparedness, antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and sustainable financing for WHO.
  • India's Commitment to Global Health: In his address to the Assembly, Apurva Chandra highlighted India's successful management of the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to the global supply of medicines and health-related products. 
  • He emphasized the importance of India's inclusive vision of "One World, One Family" in promoting global well-being, enabling universal health coverage, and achieving health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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