Russia’s status as WHO member under threat after World Health Assembly vote
Journal: BMJ
Year: 2022

Russia's role in the World Health Organization was under threat from two directions following two defeats at the annual World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva. A motion drafted by Ukraine condemning Russian attacks on health infrastructure passed easily, while a Russian and Syrian counter motion that sought to share the blame was soundly rejected. 1 Ukraine and 40 co-sponsor nations. WHA draft resolution: health emergency in Ukraine and refugee receiving and hosting countries, stemming from the R