The world health organisation decision and or policy making body , the world health assembly has ended it,s sixty ninth seating in Geneva Switzerland from 23-28 of may 2016 setting a new agenda for the global health body through new reforms . They discussed 76 agenda items in 6 days . A new program on health emergencies was adopted with WHO mandated to lead and cordinate responses to emergencies around the world . International health regulation [IHR] leading to health security was decided on . The needed to build core capacities to impliment IHR in member countries . Resilient health systems was vital in the improvement and proetection of health , the assembly resolved . The assembly embraced the 2030 agenda for sustainable development with emphasis on SDG3 dealling with health and wellness noting that the SDGs explicitly recognize the role of multisectoral cooperation in handling some of todays biggest health threats . Social determinants of health , including economic and other environmental contributors were huge and broad , related to other targets .More technical support from WHO and partners recommended . Commitment to universal health coverage by delegates . Environmental air pollution , and management of hazzardous chemicals action plan was taken . Members returned to their respective countries knowing they did a great work on behalf of global health . DR AKWO , THOMPSON NTUBA

The Institute of medicine , part of the national academies is involved in policy work that strengthens health systems especially in low and middle income countries around the world . Here , it works with USAID in the use of tools that promote health service performance and quality .