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2019 Session of the Conference on Disarmament: U.S. Statement

The United States therefore condemns, in the strongest terms, Venezuela’s presidency of this body while it is represented by members of the illegitimate Maduro regime. As such, we will boycott the CD for the next four weeks – the duration of Venezuela’s presidency.

By U.S. Mission Geneva | 28 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador CD, Arms Control, Featured Event, News | Tags: Arms Control

WHA: U.S. Explanation of Position on Agenda Item 15.4

We echo the statement made by Brazil. The United States disassociates from the decision taken on the resolution. On procedural grounds, this resolution should not have been considered during this session.

By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 May, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Featured Event, Global Health, News | Tags: Mission Geneva

U.S. Statement on World Health Assembly Agenda Item 14

The U.S. believes the draft decision on item 14 fails to meet our shared objective of a World Health Assembly focused purely on public health.

By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 May, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Featured Event, Global Health, News | Tags: Mission Geneva

Secretary Azar Remarks on the Importance of Vaccination

Secretary Azar: "Vaccines are some of the most thoroughly tested medical products we have. Vaccines are safe, effective, and lifesaving. But around the world, complacency among the public, coupled with misunderstanding and misinformation, is causing vaccination rates to decline, with tragic results."

By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, Global Health, News, Speeches

Plenary Statement 72nd World Health Assembly

Secretary Azar: "Last year, we marked the 100th anniversary of the 1918 influenza pandemic, which killed more than 50 million people. Soon after, in 1919, another significant outbreak, of typhus in Europe, led health ministers to come together to plan the health component of the League of Nations, even before the League had its first ...

By U.S. Mission Geneva | 20 May, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, Global Health, News

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