Eleventh world health assembly

Abstract

The Eleventh World Health Assembly was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1958. The Assembly discussed a wide range of topics, including the Organization’s activities in the previous year, the global health situation, and plans for future programmes. In particular, the Assembly emphasized the importance of eradicating communicable diseases, such as malaria and smallpox, and of strengthening national health services to improve the health and well-being of all peoples. The Assembly also discussed the role of the World Health Organization in the peaceful uses of atomic energy, and it endorsed the opinions expressed by the Executive Board regarding the Organization’s participation in the Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance. – AI-generated abstract.