Global Health and Peace Initiative
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WORLD MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATION MEDICALE MONDIALE
ASOCIACION MEDICA MUNDIAL
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77th
World Health Assembly Session
May 2024
Item 14.3: Global Health and Peace Initiative (GHPI)
Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates,
While recognizing the potential benefits of the GHPI, the WMA is concerned that it could
compromise the key principle of medical neutrality, protected by International Humanitarian Law.
We therefore strongly recommend that the resolution you are considering includes a call to all
Member States and stakeholders to safeguard the integrity and safety of healthcare personnel in
carrying out their ethical duties and to uphold the right to health for all with no discrimination.
The WMA, which represents more than 10 million physicians worldwide, unreservedly condemns
the ongoing attacks and misuse of healthcare, including in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. We urge you to
support the plea of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) for the protection of healthcare
facilities and personnel in areas of conflict, in accordance with international law.
Thank you.
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