The World Health Organization (WHO) is divided into three organs: The World Health Assembly (WHA), The Executive Board, and the Secretariat. The World Health Assembly was formed only two months after creating the World Health Organization on April 7, 1948. The aim of creating the World Health Assembly was “to determine the policies of the Organization.” By way of the WHO constitution, WHA is now the supreme legislative body for the organization. Some of the legislation enacted include but are not limited to: quarantine requirements, standards in diagnostic procedures, standards regarding public health practices. WHA can create any legislation “with respect to any matter within the competence of the World Health Organization.”

Healthcare workers lay the foundation for successful health systems around the world. Their education, training, and participation are crucial to universal access to quality healthcare. As the second half of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) period begins, healthcare workers worldwide have faced disruptions, including COVID-19, international public health emergencies, and humanitarian disasters. Recent figures show that over half of the world’s healthcare workers have faced extreme burnout since the beginning of the pandemic. In recent years, there has been a shortage of healthcare workers around the world. The primary reasons include poor investment in health workers’ education and training, low salaries, and poor working conditions. As workers’ pay and working conditions continue to decrease, health professionals have begun to migrate, putting particular strain on lower-middle-income countries to meet the health demands of their populations. The effects of long-standing shortages in the health workforce are more significant in developing states. Urgent action is needed to close this gap and ensure universal access to adequate healthcare and global health security.

Assistive technology can be a life-changing tool for the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and those suffering from non-communicable diseases. The primary objective of assistive devices is to maintain or improve a person’s independence and functioning, ultimately enhancing their wellbeing. They allow people to participate in civic engagement, education, the job market, and healthy, prosperous, independent lifestyles. Hearing aids, wheelchairs, prosthetics, and reading glasses are some assistive devices. These devices can help people maintain their independence and overall wellbeing while preventing or reducing the effects of secondary health issues, such as lower limb amputation in diabetics. Additionally, they can reduce the burden placed on caregivers and the need for formal health and support services. Moreover, access to the proper assistive devices can significantly influence community development and economic progress. Despite the widespread demand for assistive products and their acknowledged advantages, access to these products is still restricted. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, this unmet demand must be addressed.