World Health Assembly

World Health Assembly (pronunciation: wɜːrld hɛlθ əˈsɛmbli) is the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (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 Organization, appoint the Director-General, supervise financial policies, and review and approve the proposed program budget. The Health Assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland.

Etymology

The term "World Health Assembly" is derived from the English words "world" (meaning all-encompassing or global), "health" (referring to the state of being free from illness or injury), and "assembly" (referring to a group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose).

Related Terms

• World Health Organization
• Executive Board
• Director-General
• Geneva

See Also

• Public Health
• Global Health
• Health Policy

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