In a world where modern warfare moves faster than traditional diplomacy, how will the UN's next leader get back to the business of preventing global conflict? Our guests and co-hosts explore on this week's episode of “World’s Toughest Job." ➡️ bit.ly/4tFZvfj cc: Foreign Policy
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How can you prevent a threat if you don’t see it coming? As the World Health Assembly got underway, scientists and health policy experts discussed how to better assess the likelihood of global pandemics and their potential impacts. At an event co-hosted by the UN Foundation and the National Academy of Medicine, they focused on a key goal: Develop a scientific framework that combines data from multiple sources to give policymakers a clearer view of the future. In partnership with Fiocruz, Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), and PAX sapiens | #WHA79
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Every year, global health thinkers, doers, and decision-makers gather in Geneva for the World Health Assembly. This year, look out for conversations on: -A new deal for global health equity and security -The rising threat of antimicrobial resistance -A shared vision for global health architecture -The race for the next WHO Director-General As #WHA79 kicks off, Director of Global Health Molly Moss weighs in on what's at stake: bit.ly/4uJxbd1
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