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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Saia Maʻu Piukala is WHO regional director.
- The United States withdraws funding from WHO.
- He will go to the World Health Summit in Berlin.
- The summit is on 12-14 October.
- A regional meeting is in Fiji, 20-24 October 2025.
- WHO works more with regional partners now.
- Three main priorities are NCDs, climate, emergencies.
- WHO announced measles and rubella elimination.
- The announcement was made in September.
- Piukala is from Tonga and feels hopeful.
Difficult words
- philanthropy — The act of giving to help others.
- aid — Help or support given to someone.
- partnerships — Cooperation between groups for a common goal.
- health — The state of being free from illness.health.
- problems — Difficulties or issues that need solving.
- diabetes — A disease affecting blood sugar levels.diabetes.
- climate change — Long-term change in temperature and weather.
- public — Relating to the community or society.
- region — An area or part of a place.region.
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Discussion questions
- How can philanthropy improve health?
- Why are partnerships important for public health?
- What can be done to address climate change?
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