Draft Resolution on the Impact of Chemicals, Waste and Pollution on Human Health

Draft Resolution on the Impact of Chemicals, Waste and Pollution on Human Health

• The member nations of the World Health Organization (WHO) have recognized the pressing need to address the detrimental effects of chemicals, waste, and pollution on human health. During the 76th World Health Assembly, a resolution was accepted, highlighting the importance of tackling this global issue.
• The primary focus of the resolution is to address the impact of chemicals, waste, and pollution on human health. This resolution emphasizes the urgency of implementing measures to mitigate the adverse effects caused by these factors.
• The World Health Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme have been urged to collaborate and update the State of the Science of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals report. Originally published in 2012, this report serves as a crucial foundation for understanding the potential health risks associated with these chemicals.
• To ensure effective implementation of the resolution, progress reports are required to be submitted in 2027 and 2029. These reports will provide an assessment of the measures taken and their impact on mitigating the adverse effects of chemicals, waste, and pollution on human health.

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Published date : 01 Jun 2023 05:25PM