Director of Health attends WHO Western Pacific Regional Committee meeting (with photos)
The Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam, today (October 19) led a delegation from the Department of Health (DH) to attend the 77th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Western Pacific in Manila, the Philippines. He engaged in in-depth discussions with representatives from other countries and regions on major health issues of common concern. They explored practical response strategies and effective ways to strengthen the resilience of health systems. During the opening session today, Dr Lam reported on the latest developments and challenges in public health in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). He said, "The latest progress report announced by the WHO shows that the Western Pacific Region's Universal Health Coverage index has risen significantly, with particularly notable progress in communicable disease prevention and control, demonstrating the powerful force of regional collaboration. The HKSAR is committed to maintaining a resilient public health system, including accessible healthcare services, comprehensive disease prevention and control, surveillance and early warning, and emergency response and preparedness. As a result, th
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