WHO Global Summit on Iodine Deficiency Disorders

The WHO Global Summit on Iodine Deficiency Disorders is an international meeting where health experts and policymakers discuss ways to eliminate iodine deficiency, a common cause of preventable brain damage and health problems worldwide. Iodine is essential for healthy thyroid function and brain development. The summit focuses on strategies like iodizing salt, improving nutrition policies, and monitoring progress to ensure everyone has access to sufficient iodine. Its goal is to reduce health issues linked to iodine deficiency and promote better cognitive and physical health globally.