India chairs the 149th Session of the WHO Executive Board Meeting

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare in his capacity as Chairperson, Executive Board, World Health Organization (WHO) addressed the 149th Session of the WHO Executive Board Meeting through Video Conference.

About World Health Organization (WHO)
The World Health Organization is the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations system. The objective of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. 

About Executive Board of World Health Organization (WHO)
The Executive Board is composed of 34 technically qualified members elected for three-year terms. The annual Board meeting is held.​ The chairman of  Executive Board is held by rotation basis for one year among regional groups.

​Sources :  PIB