Adoption begins further legal and practical steps

The report highlighted a heavy burden of maternal death in lower-income countries.

The findings called attention to housing, education, employment and social protections.

Member states approved a framework for improved preparation and more equitable responses.

The agreement addressed fairer access to tools needed during outbreaks.

The vote followed negotiations shaped by lessons from COVID-19.

The new global strategy set directions for research, safety and appropriate integration.

Member states adopted a strategy for 2025–2034 at the assembly.

The strategy called for building knowledge about practices and assessing quality.

The WHO policy encourages work with communities while protecting patient safety.

Publication date: WHO described expert and official support for its strategy on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine.