Swiss Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider delivers her statement during the opening of the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) at the European headquarters of the United Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, May 18, 2026. (File photo: AP)

GENEVA, May 18 (Xinhua) -- The 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal by certain countries on Taiwan's participation as an observer.