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What is the World Health Assembly and why is it important?

Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus addresses the 75th World Health Assembly at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

Last year the World Health Organization held their 75th annual World Health Assembly. Image: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

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