The 62nd Session of the World Health Assembly is underway in Geneva during 18-22 May 2009. At this session, the Health Assembly will discuss a number of public health issues, including:
– pandemic influenza preparedness: sharing of influenza viruses and access to vaccines and other benefits;
– implementation of the International Health Regulations;
– primary health care, including health system strengthening;
– social determinants of health; and
– monitoring the achievement of the health-related Millennium Development Goals.
The supporting document for the agenda item on “pandemic influenza preparedness: sharing of influenza viruses and access to vaccines and other benefits” includes a discussion of the proposed WHO A/(H5N1) vaccine stockpile. Document available at:
vaccines and global health :: ethics and policy 