Unasur in the World Health Assembly: common positions of the South American Health Council

The Union of the South American Nations (Unasur), created in 2008, aims to strengthen the South American identity and reduce regional inequities. With the creation of specific council, health is highlighted as strategic area. The article discusses the performance of the Unasur Health Council in the World Health Assembly (WHA), from the analysis of the common positions of the bloc from 2010 to 2014. In the analyzed period, Unasur has presented common positions regarding to 26 Resolutions. Unasur actuation in the WHA over the last five years brings visibility to the regional integration process in South America and strengthens Unasur as a player in the global health agenda.

International cooperation; Global health; World Health Organization; Health diplomacy; South-South cooperation