Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony was on Monday elected the First Vice President at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Dr Frank Anthony at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland
This appointment as Vice President came on the heels of the 77th World Health Assembly which is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 27 to June 1.
The theme of this year’s Health Assembly is, “All for Health, Health for All.”
The vice president of the WHA plays a supportive and collaborative role in the governance of the Assembly, which is the decision-making body of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Key responsibilities include the assisting of the President of the WHA in conducting meetings and ensuring that discussions proceed smoothly and efficiently.
The WHA is the decision-making body of the 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 World Health Assembly are to determine the policies of the organisation, appoint the Director-General, supervise financial policies, and review and approve the proposed programme budget. The Health Assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland.
