"The resolution highlights the importance of strengthening national systems for radiation protection, including improved exposure monitoring, workforce training, and integration of radiation risk management into broader public health and emergency preparedness frameworks. It emphasizes improving exposure monitoring as a core function of effective health protection systems."
"A key priority of the resolution is addressing both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, reflecting the full spectrum of environmental, medical, occupational, and emergency-related exposure risks."
"WHO will also map global stakeholders, identify gaps in implementation, and report progress to the World Health Assembly in 2028."
World Health Assembly approves first global radiation and health resolution
2026-05-23
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