Statements & Responses

WHA78 item 18.2 - Air pollution

21st May 2025
WHA78: 2025 World Health Assembly

This is a WHA78 individual statement of NCD Alliance on agenda item 18.2 on updated road map for an enhanced global response to the adverse health effects of air pollution

This statement urges Member States to integrate air pollution action into national NCD plans and prioritise interventions to reduce fossil fuels use. 

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