UK Government says WHO remains indispensable amid crises - Speech Brief
19 May 2026 12:00 UTC · UK Government · GOV.UK Speech · Source · Email X Link

UK Government says WHO remains indispensable amid crises

Key points

  • WHO remains indispensable
  • UK unequivocally condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure

TL;DR

  • UK says WHO staff are saving lives on the frontlines in Ukraine, Sudan and Palestine
  • UK reiterates unequivocal condemnation of attacks on civilian infrastructure
  • UK calls for Taiwan to have meaningful access to relevant WHO meetings and to observe the World Health Assembly
Original text

Thank you President, dear friends, At this very moment, World Health Organization staff are saving lives on the frontlines of crises, responding to public health challenges like Ebola, and are often working in the world’s most dangerous and demanding conditions. Whether in Ukraine, Sudan or Palestine, their work embodies what this organisation stands for: science, solidarity, and service. It also serves as a powerful...

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