WHO Kicks Off Annual Assembly amid Hantavirus, Ebola Crises
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World Health Organization member states are convening their annual assembly in Geneva amid concerns over hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks, and uncertainty surrounding announced withdrawals by the US and Argentina. The meeting, which runs through Saturday, follows a challenging year for the WHO due to the US withdrawal announcement and funding cuts. Despite these challenges, the organization has been successful in mobilizing funds, and the hantavirus crisis highlights the need for a robust WHO.
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