30th Session of the Subcommittee on Global Health
Date: February 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York City
Agenda:
- Opening remarks by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization
- Progress report on the implementation of the Global Health Strategy
- Discussion on the health-related Sustainable Development Goals
- Consideration of emerging health threats
- Adoption of the report of the Subcommittee
Participants:
- Representatives from Member States of the United Nations
- Representatives from intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations
- Experts in global health
Key Issues Discussed:
- Global Health Emergency Preparedness and Response: Members of the Subcommittee discussed the importance of strengthening global health emergency preparedness and response systems in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. They emphasized the need for increased funding, coordination, and data sharing.
- Universal Health Coverage: The Subcommittee reaffirmed its commitment to achieving universal health coverage for all people by 2030. Members discussed ways to increase access to essential health services, reduce out-of-pocket health expenditures, and improve the quality of health care.
- Climate Change and Health: Members of the Subcommittee recognized the urgent need to address the health impacts of climate change. They called for increased action to mitigate the effects of climate change on human health, such as investing in renewable energy, reducing air pollution, and improving sanitation.
- Mental Health: The Subcommittee discussed the importance of mental health as an integral part of overall health. Members called for increased investment in mental health services, reduced stigma associated with mental illness, and improved access to mental health care.
- Noncommunicable Diseases: The Subcommittee highlighted the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. Members discussed ways to prevent and control noncommunicable diseases through healthy diets, physical activity, and tobacco control.
Outcomes:
- The Subcommittee adopted a report that will be submitted to the United Nations General Assembly.
- The report includes recommendations for strengthening global health emergency preparedness and response systems, achieving universal health coverage, addressing the health impacts of climate change, improving mental health services, and preventing and controlling noncommunicable diseases.
- The report also calls for increased funding for global health and strengthening the role of the World Health Organization in coordinating global health efforts.
30. Sitzung des Unterausschusses Globale Gesundheit
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