In its capacity as a “non-state actor” in official relations with the World Health Organization, the IAHPC virtual delegation participated actively in the consideration of three agenda items at the 148th meeting of the World Health Organization Executive Board. (Note: Non-state actor interventions are always presented after official government statements and WHO Secretariat briefings on the topic.) Our delegation comprised Advocacy Focal Points Dr. Lukas Radbruch, IAHPC Board Chair; Dr. Rumana Dowla, Bangladesh; and Dr. Sushma Bhatnagar from India. Their statements pertained to the agenda items on COVID-19 response, access to medicines, and palliative care for persons with disabilities…
