The WHO Expert Advisory Group on the relevance and effectiveness of the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel met in Manila, Philippines, from 25-26 November 2024 for the second meeting of the third review of the Code.
The meeting, opened by Ted Herbosa, Secretary of Health, Philippines, and Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, included highlights from the fifth round of reporting, including non-state actors, and a review of evidence briefs on circular migration of health workers, and sustainable workforce policies.
Further presentations and discussions focused on economics of international health worker migration and WHO Code relevance and effectiveness, including Article 9 of the Code; and deliberation and discussion on the way forward.