The 73rd Session of the World Health Assembly was held on May 18 and 19, 2020 online due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a resumed session was planned with physical participation. Due to the epidemiological circumstances, it was decided to also hold the resumed session online. The Resumed Session of the 73rd WHA was held online between November 9 and 14, 2020.
The representatives of the General Directorate attended the session where issues such as health emergencies, universal health coverage and better health were discussed. The 73rd Session of WHA approved 2021 to be the International Year of Health and Care Workers upon Turkey's proposal. The Minister of Health Dr. Fahrettin Koca sent a video message to the Assembly.
