Daily Report Blog

AOA President Martin S. Levine, DO, is in Geneva, Switzerland, this week representing the AOA at the 65th World Health Assembly (WHA), the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO) and its Member States.  Dr. Levine attended today’s plenary session, at which was discussed the WHO’s efforts regarding the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, implementation of international health regulations, pandemic influenza preparedness, a draft global vaccine action plan, the WHO’s role and responsibilities in health research, and global strategies on public health, innovation, and intellectual property. While at the Assembly, President Levine will be meeting with WHO staff to inform them about the U.S. osteopathic medical profession, including its potential role as to address the global strategy on world's health care needs, and seek opportunities for further interactions between the AOA and WHO.