The World Health Assembly, adolescent health, and the pace of innovation

Richard, Jessamy, and Gavin reflect on developments at the 78th World Health Assembly, including the passage of the pandemic agreement and shifting dynamics in global health leadership. What's next for WHO without US engagement? How has WHA changed over the years? We also address the importance of recommitting to adolescent health following our new Commission, and discuss a controversial recent study about the pace of scientific innovation. You can read the second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health & Wellbeing here: This is the paper on the pace of scientific innovation discussed on the podcast: Send us your feedback! Read all of our content at Check out all the podcasts from The Lancet Group: Continue this conversation on social!

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This episode is 44:20 long.

This episode was published on Jun 5, 2025.

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