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Health Sector and SAICM

Health Sector and SAICM. In 2003 countries asked WHO to facilitate participation of global health partners in SAICM (WHA resolution 56.22) Health sector elements contribution, 2 global questionnaires, health sector meetings at PrepComs Development of health sector priorities finalized in Dubai.

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Health Sector and SAICM

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  1. Health Sector and SAICM • In 2003 countries asked WHO to facilitate participation of global health partners in SAICM (WHA resolution 56.22) • Health sector elements contribution, 2 global questionnaires, health sector meetings at PrepComs • Development of health sector priorities finalized in Dubai

  2. Main Outcomes in Dubai for Health • health sector priorities in the GPA • recognized importance of human health • Confirmed health sector identity in the SAICM process • recognized role of WHO and the health sector in implementation arrangements

  3. SAICM health sector priorities • Ability to access, interpret & apply scientific knowledge • Gaps in scientific knowledge • Globally harmonized methods for chemical risk assessment • Better ways to determine effects of chemicals on health, setting priorities for action & to monitor progress in SAICM implementation

  4. SAICM health sector priorities • Capabilities of countries to deal with poisonings & incidents • Strategies directed at the health of children & workers • Alternatives to highly toxic & persistent chemicals • Strategies aimed at prevention of chemicals ill-health

  5. From development to implementation • 2006 WHA welcomed SAICM (WHA59.15) • Urged countries to take full account of health aspects • Urged countries (health ministries) to participate • Requested DG WHO to facilitate implementation

  6. WHO response: 1 • Finalize a global plan of work for WHO-delivered SAICM activities • Focus on health sector priorities • Implement through regional offices and country offices • In partnership with NGOs and others • Participate in SAICM Secretariat and QSP EB and Trust Fund Implementation Committee

  7. WHO response: 2 • Facilitate engagement of health ministries and other health actors • Asks countries to engage health ministries and other health partners for environmental health actions • Asks countries to identify highest priority health needs, drawing on global health sector priorities • Commitment to share contacts and information for coordination and action • WHO will work in support of countries through WHO regional and country offices, health ministries, and affiliated health NGOs.

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