On May 19, 2026, at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Algerian Minister of Health Amine Tehraoui signed three memoranda of understanding. The agreements focus on health cooperation, including pandemic preparedness and digital health initiatives, with partner countries and organizations.
The signing ceremony took place during the assembly's opening sessions. Tehraoui emphasized Algeria's commitment to strengthening global health systems and multilateral collaboration. Specific details of the agreements were not immediately disclosed by the ministry.
The 79th WHA runs from May 18 to 26, 2026, under the theme 'Building a Healthier Future Together.' Delegates from 194 member states are discussing global health priorities, including universal health coverage and health emergency response.
