South Centre Statement to WHA 79 – PHC & Health Work Force, 22 May 2026
Statement Delivered by the South Centre to the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79)
Agenda Item 12.5 Primary Healthcare
Agenda Item 12.8 Report of the Expert Advisory Group on the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel
Primary healthcare (PHC) is the backbone of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), health system resilience and the right to health. It is our first line of defense in emergencies and pandemics. Bold investment in PHC is overdue. Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), the health workforce, integrated services and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) response cannot wait.
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