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World Health Assembly (WHA79): Fight the Fakes Alliance statement on substandard and falsified medicines

On 22 May 2026, Fight the Fakes Alliance – of which IFPMA is a member – delivered a statement on substandard and falsified medicines at the 79th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva. Fight the Fakes Alliance strongly welcomes the recommendation of the Member State Mechanism on Substandard and Falsified Medical Products (SFMPs)...

79th World Health Assembly (WHA79): Rare diseases: A global health priority for equity and inclusion

On 22 May 2026,  IFPMA published a statement on rare diseases on the margins of the 79th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva. IFPMA strongly supports the implementation of a Global Action Plan for Rare Diseases. This plan represents a unique opportunity to close long-standing gaps in access to specialized care, while reinforcing...

79th World Health Assembly (WHA79): Reform of the global health architecture and the UN80 Initiative

On 22 May 2026, IFPMA delivered a statement on the reform of the global health architecture and the UN80 Initiative at the 79th session of the World Health Assembly. IFPMA believes a stronger global health architecture should foster innovation, strengthen health systems so innovations reach people, and forge partnerships to advance health globally. For the...

79th World Health Assembly (WHA79): Follow-up to the political declaration of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases

On 21 May 2026, IFPMA published a statement on the follow-up to the political declaration of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, on the margins of the World Health Assembly. IFPMA welcomes WHO’s continued efforts to tackle one of the greatest health challenges of our lifetimes....