U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Secretary Azar Attends the 72nd World Health Assembly as Head of U.S. Delegation
“Monday, May 20, 2019, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar [participated] in the 72nd World Health Assembly (WHA) as head of the U.S. delegation. Since arriving in Geneva, Switzerland, Secretary Azar has delivered the U.S. plenary statement and participated in multiple bilateral meetings with his counterparts. In his plenary address, Secretary Azar emphasized the importance of the World Health Organization (WHO) focusing on its core mission, of supporting global public health and health security…” (5/20).