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China Takes Lead at World Health Assembly; U.S. Absent

5/19/2025

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At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, China is stepping up to bolster global health collaboration and advocate for a pandemic agreement. Running from May 19-27, the assembly will tackle 75 crucial agenda items, including health emergency preparedness. In a surprising twist, the U.S. might miss this pivotal event for the first time since 1948, grappling with budget cuts and funding hurdles for the WHO.

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Story summary

At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, China is stepping up to bolster global health collaboration and advocate for a pandemic agreement. Running from May 19-27, the assembly will tackle 75 crucial agenda items, including health emergency preparedness. In a surprising twist, the U.S. might miss this pivotal event for the first time since 1948, grappling with budget cuts and funding hurdles for the WHO.