REGIONAL COMMITTEE
Provisional Agenda item 11
Fifty-fifth Session 11-13 September 2002
SEA/RC55/8
12 July 2002
REGIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE DECISIONS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY AND THE 109TH AND 110TH SESSIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
The 28th meeting of the Consultative Committee for Programme Development and Management (CCPDM) recommended that the working paper relating to resolutions of regional interest adopted by the previous sessions of the Executive Board (EB) and the World Health Assembly (WHA) should be brought out as a document. The 37th meeting of CCPDM proposed that all resolutions and decisions of the EB sessions and WHA should be submitted, at subsequent meetings, for their information, review, suggestions or comments. These proposals were endorsed by subsequent sessions of the Regional Committee. Accordingly, this document is submitted for the consideration of the Regional Committee. The document relates to all resolutions and decisions emanating from the 109th session of the Executive Board, held in January 2002, and the Fifty-fifth World Health Assembly and the 110th session of the Executive Board, held in May 2002. The salient information from the operative paragraphs of the decisions/resolutions as well as actions proposed for Member States and WHO are presented briefly in a tabular form. Copies of the decisions and resolutions of the EB sessions and the World Health Assembly are also attached.
DECISIONS AND RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE 55TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY AND 109TH AND 110TH SESSIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD S. No Resolution/ Decision Subject of Resolution/ Decision
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Resolutions 1. WHA55.1 and EB109.R9 Centenary of the Pan American Health Organization WHA congratulated PAHO on its first centenary and appreciated its cooperation with WHO towards achieving equity in health matters, and encouraged PAHO to redouble its efforts in the spirit of unity that has characterized Pan-Americanism in the Region during the past 100 years. The resolution decided to credit interest earned in 2001 ($ 21 976 333) to Member States in 2002-2003 (resolution WHA 41.12 refers). This resolution makes available funds to SEA Region for essential maintenance and renovation ($196 000) in 20022003. WHA authorized DG to transfer to Miscellaneous Income any surplus standing to the credit of the Revolving Sales Fund and declares the provisions of the resolutions to be effective from the financial period 2002-2003. WHO/SEARO has contributed around US$ 200 000 per year from sales proceeds. Three GS staff are employed in RDOC-Sales out of this revolving fund. 5. WHA55.10 and EB109.R8 Mental health: responding to the call for action WHA, recognizing the effects of mental health problems to all age groups, societies and to the burden of disease and loss of quality of life, urged Member States to adopt the recommendations contained in World Health Report 2001; to provide support to WHO’s global action programme for mental health by increasing investments in mental health, both within countries and with bilateral/multilateral cooperation, as an integral component of the well-being of populations; and also to strengthen action to protect children from and in armed conflict. The heightened awareness on the magnitude and problems related to mental, neurological and substance abuse disorders has resulted in many Member Countries allocating funds to projects related to these disorders in the biennium 2002-2003. Strategies developed to asses the magnitude of neuropsychiatric disorders will assist in the formulation of projects, programmes and resource prioritization. WHO/SEARO will continue to provide technical assistance to all Member Countries in the development of legislation on mental health, strategies and programmes keeping in view the identification and control of the risk factors to mental, neurological and substance WHO/SEARO will provide technical assistance to all Member Countries on mental health-related interventions envisaged in the country and intercountry work plans for the current biennium. For noting
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WHA55.7 and EB109.R19 WHA55.8 and EB109.R20 WHA55.9 and EB109.R21
Miscellaneous Income Real Estate Fund
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Revolving Sales Fund
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abuse disorders, particularly in the adolescent population and the community. Efforts are to be made to reduce harm from alcohol abuse in some Member Countries. Extensive activities carried out by WHO/SEARO in the area of mental health has resulted in the allocation of funds by Member Countries to projects related to these disorders in the current biennium. 6. WHA55.12 and EB109.R6 Contribution of WHO to the follow-up of the United Nations General Assembly special session on HIV/AIDS. WHA urged Member States to implement the commitments made at a special session on HIV/AIDS of the UN General Assembly, by operationalizing the declaration, allocating increased resources to the health sector on prevention, care, support and treatment; to foster mechanisms for increasing global resources in response to HIV/AIDS; to strengthen monitoring/evaluation, epidemiological/behavioural surveillance, programme intervention, expanding counselling services, confidential HIV testing, access to care by making prophylactic/therapeutic drugs affordable/available; empower communities, build partnerships, advocate to reduce stigmatization/discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS; and mitigate the impact of disease on vulnerable groups, specially women and children. WHO/SEARO is continuing to provide support in the public health aspects of HIV/AIDS programme, specially STI, HIV surveillance, blood safety, care and support and research.
WHO contributed to the development of the global health sector strategy on HIV and the preparation of the proposals for GFATM The Assembly requested DG to ensure that WHO plays its from Member Countries technical leadership role in providing direction and support of the Region. As a to health systems’ response to HIV; support to countries for result, US$238 million all the above, including development of national strategies, has been mobilized in actions, interventions, and support for operational research the first round to combat on new technologies and preventive measures such as AIDS, TB and malaria for vaccines, microbicides as well as standard and simplified five years. regimens for anti-retroviral treatment. 7. WHA55.14 and EB109.R17 Ensuring accessibility of essential medicines Recognizing the need to promote access to essential medicines for all, WHA urged Member States to translate their commitments into specific regulations, i.e. enactment of national drug policies, establishment of WHO model list of essential drugs, quality and rational use within national health systems implementing measures to overcome barriers to essential medicines. It requested DG to strengthen and work, in collaboration with the Expert Committee and nongovernmental organizations, to implement initiatives that are in line with public health priorities; provide technical support to promote marketbased differential pricing for such medicines worldwide, establish drug pricing policies even for medicines of recent patent protection laws in compliance with WTO’s Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). Collaborating with Health Action International (HAI), a workshop for Asia Pacific Region is planned to discuss and develop model legislation on national TRIPS laws with regard to accessibility of essential medicine.
A regional workshop will follow the International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities in Hong Kong to ensure access to quality WHO/SEARO provides technical assistance to the essential drugs. Bulk countries within the framework of WHO Medicines Strategy Purchase Scheme (BPS) of Policy, Access, Quality and Rational Use. "Ensuring for selected quality
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accessibility of essential medicines", the focus in the current year, the ongoing regional activities are the development and presentation of a Bulk Purchase Scheme for Selected Quality Essential Drugs to the Regional Committee in September 2002. Workshops and other activities conducted by ministries of health as well as NGOs are expected to raise awareness on the impact of TRIPS on public health. It would result in the formulation of national legislation that gives priority to public health over trade. Technical guidance has been provided to Indonesia on their proposed national legislation on TRIPS and public health. 8. WHA55.16 and EB109.R5 Global public health response to natural occurrence, accidental release or deliberate use of biological and chemical agents or radio-nuclear material that affect health WHA urged Member States to strengthen their national disease surveillance plans and assist in rapid analysis and sharing of surveillance data of international humanitarian concern to control, contain and mitigate the effects of the harmful use of biological, chemical and radio nuclear attacks posing a threat to global public health. It requested DG to continue providing international guidance and technical information to deal with the crisis and for the information to be made available on the WHO web site. Modelling of new tools within the mandate of WHO should be an ongoing process towards building a strong public health system. WHO/SEARO has provided technical information on its web site, such as fact sheets and frequently asked questions on anthrax, smallpox and chemical agents; handling, and transportation of suspected infectious material, especially those which are being sent through post; guidelines for processing of anthrax material and management of anthrax; and guidelines on vaccination against smallpox. A bi-regional workshop (SEAR and WPR) for public health and laboratory professionals was organized to train staff in the management of anthrax cases. A rapid, field-friendly and inexpensive diagnostic kit for anthrax was evaluated by a panel of experts from the SEA Region and found to be useful for screening and diagnosis of anthrax. 9. WHA55.17 and EB109.R4 Dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever prevention and control Realizing the growing burden of dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever, particularly among children, and its social and economic implications, WHA urged Member States and DG to support, develop and implement sustainable prevention and control programmes, actively promote intersectoral partnership involving international, regional, national and local agencies, governmental and nongovernmental organizations to build and strengthen the capacity of health systems and to conduct research on new tools and strategies for prevention and control of the disease. WHO/SEARO is advocating implementation of the revised regional strategy for the prevention and control of DF/DHF in Member Countries. To minimise the case-fatality rate,
essential drugs would be discussed as Regulators will play a crucial role in advising ministries of health in this regard..
The diagnostic kit for anthrax is being supplied to Member Countries with the first instalment expected for shipment in August 2002. A simple manual for laboratory diagnosis of anthrax for use in the SEA Region is being developed and is likely to become available by December 2002.
A project document, based on the 5-year national strategic plan will be developed and presented at an InterAgency Meeting planned for November 2002. An Asia-Pacific Dengue Forum is being established to mobilize resources for advocacy research and programme implementation for
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standard guidelines for clinical management of DF/DHF, which have already been developed, are being further refined for use at different health infrastructures in the countries. A training course on case management of DF/DHF was conducted at the Queen Siriket’s National Institute of Child Health, Bangkok (WHO Collaborating Centre for DF/DHF) in June 2002 for nationals in the latest methods so that they can further train medical practitioners in their own countries. 10. WHA55.18 and EB109.R16 Quality of care: Patient safety Considering the report on quality of care: patient safety, WHA recommended paying close attention to patient safety, by developing global norms, supporting the efforts of Member States in promoting a culture of safety within health care organizations, and developing mechanisms, implementing measures and encouraging research that will improve patient care. WHO/SEARO has initiated intensified action to strengthen quality assurance in health services for improving the quality of health care and patient safety in general and for preventing adverse events in health care in particular, including programmes towards correcting imbalances in the quality of training of health workers, accreditation of educational institutions and strengthening of the quality of patient care. 11. WHA55.19 and EB109R3 WHO’s contribution to the achievement of the development goals of the United Nations Millennium Declaration Accepting the need to implement measures to achieve the development goals of the United Nations Millennium Declaration, which is in tune with the Constitution of WHO, WHA urged Member States to channelise efforts in reducing maternal and child mortality, malnutrition and improving access to PHC services, including reproductive health with full coverage of the neonate, child and adolescent populations. The Assembly called upon international donor agencies to assist in funding research activities and accelerating the internationally agreed goals and targets of reproductive health. WHO/SEARO Strategy on C&AHD, currently under revision, addresses the issues raised by WHA. A regional strategy for neonatal care is currently under development. The country situation analysis is under revision before printing. Essential reproductive health services with gender consideration are provided at the primary health care level of the Member Countries. 12. WHA55.20 and EB109.R13 Salaries of staff in ungraded posts and of DG Established salary for RD’s post at $108 374.- (with dependents) and $98 741.- (single) effective from 1 March 2002. Review of short-term staff who have been employed for very long period, to be initiated.
prevention and control of DF/DHF.
Technical assistance will be geared towards relevant interventions planned in the country and intercountry work plans for the current biennium.
Based on the regional strategy, WHO/SEARO will provide technical assistance to the Member Countries in addressing all issues of concern. Will ensure that every birth in high MMR countries is attended by skilled health personnel. Bangladesh India, Indonesia and Nepal, contributing to 98% of maternal deaths, are prioritised for the MPS initiative.
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13. WHA55.21 Amendments to and EB109 Staff Regulations
A new personnel appraisal system is in
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R.14 & 15
place from 1 January 2002, and a new contract system came into force from 1 July 2002. Reimbursement of travel expenses for members of EB. WHA decided that from May 2002, Members of the For noting Executive Board would be eligible for business class air ticket if travel time between the capital city and the place of meeting exceeds 6 hours. WHO/SEARO will develop a regional strategy on noncommunicable disease surveillance, collecting information on diet and physical activity, and establishing a regional network for noncommunicable disease prevention and control.
14. WHA55.22 and EB109.R7 15. WHA55.23 and EB109.R2
Diet, physical activity WHA urged Member States to develop a strategy on and health evidence and best practices with special emphasis on integrated approach to improve diets, increase physical activity to promote health, nutrition and research in areas including human genetics and on prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases. To achieve implementation globally, DG was requested to develop a strategy in collaboration with other UN organizations and other partners. The commemorative activities relating to “Move for Health” carried out on World Health Day 2002 in all the countries of the Region have already set the stage for physical activity to be a mainstream function in health promotion.
16. WHA55.25 and EB109.R18
Infant and young child nutrition
WHA recommended to Member States to urgently strengthen existing mechanisms and establish new ones including national goals and objectives, and a realistic time-frame for the achievement and output indicators for rapid response to identify needs in this area. It called upon international organizations and bodies to give high priority within their mandates and programmes; requested the Codex Alimentarius Commission to improve quality standards of processed foods for infants and children with their safe and proper use. Also requested DG to support Member States in implementing the global strategy to improve infant and young child feeding. WHO/SEARO has been closely collaborating with the Member Countries in implementing strategies related to infant and young child nutrition and breastfeeding counselling. Of the two national-level training courses on infant feeding planned, one has already been conducted in Maldives while the second will be undertaken within this year. This year’s meeting of the “South-East Asia Nutrition cum Action Network” will include a topic on “promoting global strategy for infant and young child feeding”.
WHO is giving additional emphasis to promoting country participation in the national, regional and global meetings of the Codex Alimentarius Commission so that the needs of the developing countries are included as a basis for developing criteria and standards on food safety.
17. WHA55.2
Health conditions of, and assistance to, Arab population in
WHA urged Member States to support health development of the people of Palestine.
Not relevant to the Region; to be noted.
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occupied Arab territories, including Palestine 18. WHA55.3 Financial Report on WHO accounts for 2000-2001; report of the External Auditor and comments thereon made on behalf of EB; Report of the Internal Auditor. Members in arrears to an extent which would justify invoking Article 7 of the Constitution. Arrears in payment of contributions: Azerbaijan Arrears in payment of contributions: The Dominican Republic Health and sustainable development The Auditor’s reports reflect that accounts of expenditures For noting made by countries using Regular Budget and extrabudgetrary resources have become more transparent.
19. WHA55.4
WHA decided to suspend the voting privileges of Argentina and Paraguay as they were still in arrears in the payment of their contributions.
For noting
20. WHA55.5
WHA decided to restore the voting privileges of Azerbaijan; For noting however, it has to pay its outstanding contributions in ten annual instalments from 2002 to 2011. WHA decided to restore the voting privileges of the Dominican Republic; however, it has to pay its outstanding contributions in ten annual instalments from 2002 to 2011. Based on the issues brought by the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development and the WHO Commission on Macroeconomics and Health, WHA urged Member States to implement the United Nations Millennium Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS and internationally and regionally agreed targets and to develop strategies for the reduction of the disease burden. Member States to support and implement strategies similar to the New Partnership for Africa’s Development and to implement the 20:20 principle. For noting
21. WHA55.6
22. WHA55.11
WHO’s technical support will be continued to Member Countries to further develop their strategies and interventions for intensified implementation all over.
To promote a multisectoral approach to DG was requested to provide technical support to countries health development, the in implementing strategies and interventions on the basis Healthy Cities and of a multisectoral approach and the existing programme of Healthy Districts action to empower people to protect and promote their approach is being health and well-being. pursued vigorously so that both community Since the Rio Declaration, WHO/SEARO has been involvement towards involved with the Global Initiative on Health and empowering people and Environment. To date, nine of the ten regional countries team building in the have been involved in the initiative and several have pursuit of health can be prepared plans of action for health and environment. promoted. In promoting the report of the WHO Commission on Macroeconomics and Health, experts in the Regional Office have made several country visits and ministries of
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health have been apprised of the essence of the Commission’s report. Furthermore, efforts have been made to convince governments to establish national commissions to promote their points of view in the report. 23. WHA55.13 Protection of medical missions during armed conflict Realizing the potential health danger faced by medical missions during armed conflicts and condemning such attacks, WHA urged Member States, oganizations of the UN system and other agencies in the humanitarian fields to promote actions that ensure the safety of health personnel and plan strategies that would enable the health personnel to sustain implementation of public health programmes during conflicts. WHA also requested DG to liaise closely with competent organizations of the UN system and INGOs in the implementation of this system. WHA directed retention of the existing stock of Variola virus at its current location till research is completed and requested DG to ensure the biosafety of the stock, conduct research in an open and transparent manner and make available results to all Member States. WHA requested DG to ensure that the principles of equitable geographical representation, gender balance and a balance of experts from developed and developing countries are respected in making appointments in the Secretariat and in establishing expert advisory panels or expert committees. WHA requested DG to submit the report to WHA56 on implementation, including different alternatives to the current representation formula in the Secretariat. Secretariat Existing rules have been set up to ensure the principles contained in operative para 4 of WHA55.24. Expert Panels The resolution decided to amend appropriate sections of the Regulations for Expert Panel and Committees in the light of the principles contained in the resolution, transparency, fair selection, objectivity, competence and merit. Detailed actions of UN field security guidelines will be explained to all staff. Ensuring security of national health personnel will also be covered within the national system.
24. WHA 55.15
Smallpox eradication: destruction of Variola virus stock Need for increased representation of developing countries in the Secretariat and Expert Advisory Panels and Committees
WHO/SEARO will act as per the findings and recommendations of the research. Secretariat DG will review the principles of geographical representation and report to WHA56. Expert Panels Member states should nominate appropriate experts for membership at various expert advisory panels, keeping in view principles as contained in the resolution. WHO/SEARO should provide regular update of the list of EAP members to all countries.
25. WHA55.2
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WHO/SEARO always consults with national health authorities (through WHO country offices) when selecting and appointing experts to EAP. It also shares information on all appointments. WHO/SEARO periodically reports to national health authorities as well as members of SEA/ACHR on the status of memberships from the Region. The latest status of EAP membership is also provided as a background document to this Regional Committee. There are 134 EAP members from SEA countries out of which 32 are female (which is the highest percentage among WHO regions). India has the highest number of EAP members (54 with 12 female), followed by Thailand (30 with 8 female), Indonesia (22 with 4 female), Sri Lanka (13 with 2 female), Myanmar (7 with 2 female), Nepal (5 with 1 female), and Bangladesh (3 with 1 female). Bhutan, DPR Korea and Maldives are not yet represented in the EAP membership. Out of the 64 Expert Panels established by DG, experts from the SEA Region are represented only in 49 areas. The highest technical areas represented from the Region are in malaria and cardiovascular diseases (a total of 8 experts each), followed by viral diseases (7) and sexually transmitted diseases (6). 26. EB109.R1 Assessment of health systems’ performance EB109 analysed the report “Assessment of health systems’ DG to produce an interim performance” and requested DG to produce an interim report to EB111. report for EB111 in relation to resolution EB107.R8, and to present the next statistical annex reporting on the performance of countries’ health system for publication, after consultation, later in 2003. EB109 requested the report to be provided 15 days before the intended date of publication to the Member States. EB110 also noted the report of the Scientific Peer group (EB110/8). 27. EB109.R10 The role of contractual arrangements in improving health system performance Appointment of the Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Confirmation of amendments to Staff Rules EB109 urged Member States to develop policies that are in line with the national health policy, regarding contractual arrangements that would maximise the impact on health systems performance and share their experiences. DG was requested to provide technical support, methods and tools in response to requests of the Member States. EB109 reappointed Dr Hussein A. Gezairy as RD for five years, with effect from 1 October 2002, on the recommendation of the 48th session of the Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean. EB109 confirmed the amendments which will be incorporated in the Staff Rules. DG to report to EB/ WHA in 2005 on health systems performance improvements due to contractual arrangements. For noting
28. EB109.R11
29. EB109.R12
Being implemented from 1 March 2002
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30. EB109.R14
Amendments to the Staff Rules Relations with nongovernmental organizations
Confirmed, in accordance with Staff Regulation 12.2, the amendments to the Staff Rules made by DG concerning contractual reform with effect from 1 July 2002. EB109 decided to discontinue relations with the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements, the International Council on Alcohol and Addictions, the International Electro-technical Commission and the World Association of the Major Metropolises; to establish relations with Family Health International, the International Union of Psychological Science and HelpAge International and the International Non Governmental Coalition Against Tobacco and Infact.
To be implemented
31. EB109.R22
For noting
Decisions 1. EB109(1) Membership of the Jacques Parisot Foundation Selection Panel Ad hoc open-ended intergovernmental working group on review of the working methods of the Executive Board EB109 appointed Dr Y.J. Om (Republic of Korea) as a member of the Jacques Parisot Foundation Selection Panel for the duration of his term of office on the Board, in addition to the Chairman of the Board, member ex officio. The terms of reference of the Ad hoc open-ended intergovernmental working group, established by EB, would be to review the working methods of the Board and its subsidiary bodies to ensure efficiency and transparency. The review to include the Rules of Procedure of the Board and its interaction between other organs of WHO; suggest recommendations on the working methods including cost implications and report on its work at every session of EB and provide provisions for implementing its recommendations. EB109 awarded the prize to Dr Hussein Mirchamsi (Islamic Republic of Iran) for his contribution to the objectives of primary health care. EB109 awarded the prize to Dr Yu Dongbao (China). For noting
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EB109(2)
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EB109(3)
Award of the Dr A.T. Shousha Foundation Prize Award of the Jacques Parisot Foundation Fellowship Award of the Ihsan Dogramaci Family Health Foundation Prize Award of the Sasakawa Health Prize Award of the United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize
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EB109(4)
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EB109(5)
EB109 awarded the prize to Professor Elisabeth Wollast (Belgium) for her service in the field of family health.
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EB109(6)
EB109 awarded the prize to Programa Nacional de Atencio′n Odontolo′gica Integral para Mujeres Trabajadoras de Escasos Recursos of Chile. EB109 awarded the prize to Mede′cins sans fronti′ers (France) and to Dr Ibrahim Mohamed Yacoub (Bahrain) for their outstanding contribution to health development.
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EB109(7)
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8.
EB109(8)
Security Fund
EB109 established a security fund for the purpose outlined in the report on Revolving and other long-term funds and appreciated the work carried out by WHO staff in difficult circumstances.
For noting
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EB109(9)
Review of nongovernmental organizations in official relations with WHO
EB109 reviewed one-third of the nongovernmental For noting organizations in official relations with WHO. The Board was gratified with the efforts of the various associations, such as International Federation of Health Records Associations for their support and decided to maintain further cordial relations with them. Further, in the absence of reports on collaboration from various associations and federations as well as insufficient information to review relations with them, the Board decided to defer such decisions until its 111th session to facilitate the preparation of a work plan for the same. For noting Approving the provisional agenda of WHA55, EB109 included items on the World Summit on Sustainable Development, quality of care: patient’s safety, ageing and health, mental health, African trypanosomiasis and neurocysticercosis. The meeting would take place in Palais des Nations, Geneva, on Monday, 13 May 2002. “Risks to health” was recommended as the theme of the Round Table and it was suggested that the participants be open to ministers of health or to those designated to personally represent them in policy discussions EB109 decided that its 110th session should be convened on Monday, 20 May, 2002 at WHO headquarters, Geneva. WHA appointed a Committee on Credentials consisting of delegates of 12 Member States, including Thailand. WHA elected a Committee on Nominations consisting of delegates from 25 Member States, including Indonesia. For noting
10. EB109(10)
Provisional agenda for and duration of the Fifty-fifth World Health Assembly
11. EB109(11)
Date and place of the 110th session of the Executive Board Composition of the Committee on Credentials Composition of the Committee on Nominations
12. WHA55(1)
For noting
13. WHA55(2)
For noting
14. WHA55(3)
Election of officers of WHA, after considering the recommendations of the the Fifty-fifth World Committee on Nominations, elected President and ViceHealth Assembly Presidents. They included Mr. S.S. Bhandari (Nepal). Election of officers of WHA, after considering the recommendations of the the main committees Committee on Nominations, elected officers of the main committees. They included Dr S.P. Agarwal (India), ViceChairman of Committee A. Establishment of the General Committee
For noting
15. WHA55(4)
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16. WHA55(5)
WHA, after considering the recommendations of the For noting Committee on Nominations, elected delegates from 17 countries as members of the General Committee, including DPR Korea.
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17. WHA55(6)
Adoption of the agenda Verification of credentials Election of Members entitled to designate a person to serve on the Executive Board Scale of assessments 20042005
WHA adopted the provisional agenda prepared by EB109 with the deletion of one item and two sub-items and renaming of one item. WHA recognized the validity of the credentials of all the delegations. WHA, after considering the recommendations of the General Committee, elected 10 countries, including Maldives, as Members entitled to designate a person to serve on the Executive Board. WHA decided to request EB111 to review the scale of assessments for 2004-2005 and to report to the Fifty-sixth World Health Assembly with its recommendations. WHA renominated Mr L. Rokovada of the delegation of Fiji as a member and Mr M. Chakalisa of the delegation of Botswana as an alternate member each for a three-year term until May 2005. WHA, while approving the reports of the 108th and 109 th sessions of EB, appreciated the Board on the work it had performed. WHA decided that the Fifty-sixth World Health Assembly would be held in Geneva.
For noting
18. WHA55(7) 19. WHA55(8)
For noting For noting
20. WHA55(9)
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21. WHA55(10) Appointment of representatives to the WHO Staff Pension Committee 22. WHA55(11) Reports of Executive Board on its 108th and 109 th sessions 23. WHA55(12) Selection of the country in which the 56th WHA will be held 24. EB110(1) Membership of the Programme Development Committee of the Executive Board Membership of the Administration, Budget and Finance Committee of the Executive Board Membership of the Executive Board's Standing Committee on Nongovernmental Organizations Membership of the Audit Committee of the Executive Board
For noting
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EB110 appointed, among others, Dr Kim Won Ho (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), as a member of its Programme Development Committee.
For noting
25. EB110(2)
EB110 appointed, among others, Dr A.A. Yoosuf (Maldives) as a member of its Administration, Budget and Finance Committee.
For noting
26. EB110(3)
EB110 decided on the continuation of, among others, Professor Kyaw Myint (Myanmar) as a member of the Standing Committee on Nongovernmental Organizations for the duration of his term of office on the Executive Board. EB110 authorized the Chairman to appoint, on the basis of a curriculum vitae to be submitted, a member to the Audit Committee from among the members or alternates of the Board designated by Gabon, Maldives and either Brazil or Colombia, depending on consultations between them.
For noting
27. EB110(4)
For noting
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28. EB110(5)
Membership of the WHO/UNICEF/ UNFPA Coordinating Committee on Health Appointment of representatives of the Executive Board at the Fifty-sixth World Health Assembly Date, place and duration of the 111th session of the Executive Board
EB110 appointed, among others, Dr Kim Won Ho (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) as a member of the WHO/UNICEF/UNFPA Coordinating Committee on Health for the duration of his term of office on the Executive Board. EB110, in accordance with paragraph I of resolution EB59.R7, appointed its Chairman, Professor Kyaw Myint (Myanmar), ex officio, and its Vice-Chairmen, Dr K. Afriyie (Ghana), Dr C. Modeste-Curwen (Grenada), and Dr Y.Y. AI-Mazrou (Saudi Arabia), to represent the Board at the Fifty-sixth World Health Assembly. EB110 decided that its 111th session should be convened on Monday, 20 January 2003, at WHO headquarters, Geneva, and should close no later than Tuesday, 28 January 2003.
For noting
29. EB110(6)
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30. EB110(7)
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31. EB110(8)
Place and date of EB110 decided that the Fifty-sixth World Health Assembly the Fifty-sixth World should be held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, opening Health Assembly on Monday, 19 May 2003, and that it should close no later than Wednesday, 28 May 2003.
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REGIONAL COMMITTEE
Provisional Agenda item 11
Fifty-fifth Session 11-13 September 2002
SEA/RC55/8 Add.1
16 August 2002
REGIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE DECISIONS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY AND THE 109TH AND 110TH SESSIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND REVIEW OF THE DRAFT PROVISIONAL AGENDA OF THE 111TH SESSION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
In order to foster greater correlation of the work of the Regional Committee with that of the Executive Board, the Regional Committee has adopted the practice, since 1980, of reviewing the draft provisional agendas of the Executive Board so that it could note important matters of regional and global interest. The draft provisional agenda of the 111th session of the Executive Board (20-28 January 2003) has now been received and is submitted to the Regional Committee for its review. In accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the World Health Assembly, the 111th session of the Executive Board shall prepare the provisional agenda of the Fifty-sixth World Health Assembly after consideration of proposals submitted by the Director-General.