PHM at the 79th World Health Assembly
The 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) comes at a time when the right to health is under threat around the world and intersecting global crises: from surging wars, energy crisis, climate collapse and deepening inequality to austerity and resurgent authoritarianism. Environmental destruction threatens lives, social protections are eroded, and far-right leaders attack rights in favor of profit. Armed and genocidal violence rages in different parts of the world.
The annual assembly convenes WHO member states to set global health policies and budgets. The WHA79 will focus on issues such as: Health financing, digital health, and climate change. Join PHM’s Team of Watchers and follow the discussions at the WHA79 scheduled for 18–23 May 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.

