The World Health Assembly #WHA77 has taken a significant step forward by endorsing a resolution on strengthening laboratory biological risk management, a crucial component of health security. This comprehensive resolution emphasizes laboratory biosafety and biosecurity, addressing both unintentional and intentional exposure or release of biological materials.

Member States are called upon to:

– Develop or update national plans to include biological risk mitigation and management.

– Enhance the capacity of human resources in this critical area.

– Promote a risk-based approach and a culture of biosafety and biosecurity.

Additionally, WHO is tasked with providing technical assistance, monitoring developments and convening discussions to develop standards. This resolution marks a pivotal moment in fortifying our global health security framework!

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