British News Agency

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the World Health Assembly brings countries together to address global health issues, emphasizing that the World Health Organization (WHO), which plays a central role in increasing emergencies, must have a strong, independent and well-funded structure.

Highlighting the unifying mission of the World Health Assembly, Secretary-General Guterres said, “The ongoing World Health Assembly is bringing countries together to address global health issues.”

Emphasizing the active role of the World Health Organization in the field and its institutional needs, Guterres stated, “The World Health Organization is at the center of these efforts and provides emergency health support during increasing emergencies. We need a strong, independent and well-funded WHO.”