WHO releases a report on health inequity

The session title explicitly tied expanded access to an evidence base, rather than an assumption that all traditional methods are effective.

Publication date: WHO described a New Delhi World Health Summit regional session on access to evidence-based care.

Publication date: WHO reported a debate on suitable integration of traditional health approaches into primary care.

Publication date: regional officials considered the draft global traditional medicine strategy.

Publication date: the WHO account tied wider access to evidence, safety and health system design.

WHO described differences in access and risks within and between countries.

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.