AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTB Action: WHO South-East Asia Region committed to stronger, more integrated tuberculosis efforts at the 79th WHO Regional Committee session in Timor-Leste, focusing on earlier diagnosis, broader prevention and treatment access, financial protection for families, and readiness for new TB vaccines. Medical Devices Access: Member states adopted a resolution to improve equitable access to quality-assured, affordable medical devices, including in vitro diagnostics and assistive technologies, with time-bound steps for national lead mechanisms by 2027 and baseline assessments by 2028. Health Workforce Equity: The meeting concluded with adoption of the Dili Declaration on Human Resources for Health, aiming to reduce gaps in where specialised services and skilled workers are available, alongside resolutions on health financing, patient and blood safety, and vaccine confidence. Regional Recognition: WHO also highlighted public health wins in the region, including Sri Lanka’s sustained malaria-free status and continued elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus for 10 years. Local Relevance: For Timor-Leste and neighbours, these decisions point to practical priorities—diagnostics, device regulation, and staffing—needed to push Universal Health Coverage forward.
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