Spain once again forms part of the governance body of the World Health Organization (WHO) after almost 20 years of absenceafter approving last October the incorporation of the Minister of Health, Mónica García, as a representative of Europe on the WHO Executive Committee.
This appointment, which “was not reported at the time out of respect for the situation that was being experienced in the areas affected by DANA”, represents recognition of Spain’s work in the field of public health and, they say, ” “It will allow you to actively participate in global decision-making.”
«With our presence we want to promote globally what we are already working on at the ministry: primary care as the heart of health systems, taking care of professionals, pointing out the importance of climate change for health, promoting gender equity in health and working against childhood obesity through of sport, healthy eating and the social determinants of health,” said the minister.
The WHO Executive Board It is made up of 34 members technically qualified in the field of health. Its members are elected for a three-year term. The Council holds two annual meetings. The first, larger one, takes place in January. It defines the agenda of the Health Assembly and votes on resolutions that will subsequently be presented to said Assembly.
The second meeting, shorter and of an administrative nature, is held in May, immediately after the Health Assembly. The main function of the Executive Board is to implement the decisions and policies established by the Health Assembly, in addition to serving as an advisory body to it. and facilitate your work.
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