# This Week in Global Dev: #145: What can we expect from the 79th World Health Assembly?

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Published: 2026-05-14T09:19:24+00:00
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## Resource

This week, we look ahead to the key talking points at the 79th World Health Assembly, where the Devex team will be reporting from next week. As the World Health Organization continues to operate on a deficit, and with the U.S. withdrawal from the agency, we dig into what the future holds for WHO and how this shifting financial landscape will reshape the global health architecture. With WHO facing funding constraints, we explore how this financial shortfall could impact the agency’s response to the new hantavirus outbreak and its ongoing fight against HIV. During the episode, we also highlight the sessions we are most looking forward to at Devex Impact House, happening on the sidelines of WHA. Secure your spot by registering here: https://pages.devex.com/devex-at-wha-79.html To offer a preview of the 79th WHA, Senior Editor Rumbi Chakamba sits down with reporters Jenny Lei Ravelo and Andrew Green for the latest episode of our weekly podcast series. You can now also request an in-person invite or register for on-demand content for our upcoming Devex Impact House @ London Climate Action Week here: https://pages.devex.com/devex-at-london-climate-action-week.html

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