Ukraine war, pandemic to top agenda of World Health Assembly
By DW
24 May 2022 |
7:54 am
The World Health Organization will open its annual health assembly, bringing together 194 member states in Geneva. Russia's attacks on healthcare facilities in Ukraine will be center stage during the meeting.
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