World Health Assembly closes with resolutions on public health

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In Geneva, the World Health Assembly has closed with the adoption of resolutions on a variety of global health issues. A major concern is being prepared for an influenza pandemic.

In her closing remarks, WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan, again warned governments of the danger and unpredictability of the A/H1-N1 virus. She said it's expected to continue to spread to new countries and within those already affected.

Dr Chan called for every country to readjust prevention measures to suit its own situation and ability. The W-H-O says vaccine companies across the world are preparing for production by the end of June or the beginning of July.

WHO Director-General Margaret Chan speaks during the 62nd World  Health Assembly at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva  May 18, 2009.REUTERS/Denis Balibouse